1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
13 - 16 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(28 Total Reviews)
1996 Ram SLT 4x4
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
5.9L V8. Bought this truck at 113,000 now has 158,00. At 115,000 it needed O2 sensor (easy fix), then oil sender unit (a real pain to replace). Rear end starting making noise about 130,00 miles, bearings, $800. As Preventive Maintenance Precaution(s) (ain't broke yet, but it will be) between 125,000 - 150,000 replaced alternator, starter, water pump & hoses, fuel pump, ignition module. I've had all these completely fail on me with other vehicles tho, so I've learned my lesson. Some rust over the rear wheels, but extreme amounts of salt are used here (Nebraska). Lousy MPG, but the purchase price of this truck beat Chevys & Fords by $3000-5000.
Favorite Features
Seats are huge, firm but comfortable. Center console is really handy. Large heater/AC controls. Even the back seat is comfortable for adults. All the advantages of driving a large & tall vehicle, I don't get cut off in traffic much. Handles well for a vehicle this size & weight.
Suggested Improvements
Cupholders. Lousy MPG, that was my only holdback when buying this truck. Better heat when outside temp below 10F. Better/easier access to water pump, distributor, oil sender.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
What would Lee Iacoca say?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr LT Standard Cab SB
Review
Returned it the day after purchase because the security system was installed improperly. Two weeks later it went back in because the transmission failed. A week after that it went back because the vehicle would lunge when cold - supposedly because of modification made by Chrylser to the program on the engine's chip. Anti- lock brakes locked up when stopping. 1,000 miles out of warranty, third gear "disappeared". Chrylser's engineer said the valve was designed to wear out at about that point (I have his testimony on tape) and said it would happen again.
Favorite Features
The end of the lease.
Suggested Improvements
If Chrylser were to go under tomorrow and the world was robbed of this company's shoddy workmanship, planned obsolesence, and arrogance, would we miss them?
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Last dance with Dodge
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr LT Standard Cab LB
Review
I bought my Dodge 1500 with 82000 miles about 3 years ago. Since then I have replaced the rear end, replaced most of the front end, water pump,air conditioner and turn signal master switch and valve job. Where's the quality? I have always tried to buy American trucks but this is the last straw. I will never buy another American made car or truck.
Favorite Features
None
Suggested Improvements
Improve quality. Lower your price! Quit ripping off your customers.
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
A good work truck with power.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Standard Cab LB
Review
The truck has never left me stranded. I use it to move fire wood, shingles, wood, and rock a lot of times weighing about 1 ton and I really don't notice it. Engine wise it has the power to move anything I need it to.
Favorite Features
4x4. Hard to ever get stuck even when fully loaded with supplies
Suggested Improvements
Could have used a better transmission and a stronger steering box.
Won't buy anything but a Dodge again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Standard Cab SB
Review
Have owned a 1996 Dodge Ram 4x4 since it came off the mfr floor. It's sort of like the energizer bunny. 179,000 miles and counting. And I run it hard, haul stuff, get it stuck and pull people out with my winch. I won't sell it because I am emotionally attached.
Favorite Features
It keeps going and going and going
Suggested Improvements
Make a new model of same truck with little better mileage.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Good Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT Standard Cab SB
Review
I've had this truck a little more than 4 years, and the only major work I've done has been the fuel pump. The truck now has 98000 miles, rides and drives like new
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Good truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Standard Cab SB
Review
Bought this truck from a friend with 70k on it, and it has been trouble free. Rear brakes have to be adjusted manually to keep to pedal firm [no hassle].Change trans filter every 15k and you won't believe the difference. Not a good truck to tow with as the 5.2 is a dog with the 3.55 gears [what were they thinking]
Favorite Features
Sound system looks mean
Suggested Improvements
The seat is too high in the front for a short guy like myself. Better headlights like the new Dodge
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
200 and counting
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT Standard Cab LB
Review
I love my truck I have 215,000 miles on it now and I expect to at least see 300K. It has been very dependable and comfortable even on 34 hr straight through road trips stoping only for gas and coffee. I have over loaded it many times and it just keeps powering on. I don't have 4x4 but I have only been stuck once that I needed help to get out of. That says alot because I am not the smartest about where I shouldn't be able to go. She just keeps me looking like I know exacaly what I am doing and we keep on trucking.
Favorite Features
My favorite feature is the durability.
Suggested Improvements
That horrible cup holder. I would also like to see the Ram head back on the hood.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Solid Fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
Off road and on the road this truck has delivered. I have taken this truck from the rockies to the midwest deserts to the Florida Everglades and Key West. Would not have had it any other way.
Favorite Features
A-wheel drive
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Sweet ass truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT Standard Cab LB
Review
This truck has been very reliable for me and has never had any mechanical problems.
Favorite Features
318 V8
Suggested Improvements
Dual exhuast
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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