1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review
Fuel Economy
13 - 16 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Not quitting any time soon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr WS Standard Cab SB
Review
My father gave this to me 5 yrs ago with 170k on it. It now has 226k. Not many repairs probably $2500 since 2005. I'm a big guy 6'5" 350lbs and the reg cab is great. No complaints really. I drive it everyday to work, 75 miles round trip. Shooting for 500k. No car payment $200 a yr for insurance, 22 mpg. 3.9l v6, 5 sp manual.
Favorite Features
Dependable, full bench seat. Fuel economy.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holder, more power points.
Another quality Chrysler Product?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr LT Standard Cab LB
Review
Why do Dodge trucks spend so much time at junk yards? Picking up parts that are unavailable from the manufacturer and taking these parts off relatively low-mile junk-yard carcasses. BTW just because the new trucks have a Hemi emblem doesn't mean it has anything to do with the Hemi of the 60-70's. It ought to say Lemi. So my Dodge, 176k miles currently on second engine and transmission. Actually not bad considering it's a Dodge. I wouldn't be happy with that low of a performance out of a quality automobile like Nissan or Toyota, but it's just a Dodge. So, now that it isn't American anymore why would anyone buy one? I guess the next 12 months will gives the answer to that.
Favorite Features
My favorite feature is that the Dodge dealers never have the part I need and they want to charge 4 or 5x the reasonable cost of such a part. This inevitably drives me away and I keep finding better deals online, at junk yards, on eBay, or on Craigslist. Honestly I love this feature.
Suggested Improvements
Nothing, it is interesting to see just how backwards and poorly designed their products become before consumers write them off completely. As for cost cutting measures, I doubt there are any finer examples of cutting corners, skimping on quality, and misleading consumers. Way to go Chrysler!
'96 Ram 4x4
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr LT 4WD Standard Cab SB
Review
I bought this truck 7 months ago and it has been all around a good truck. The power is ample and the 4 wheel drive works great. The ride isn't overly good and neither is the gas mileage, about 400 km for a tank (98L). Automatic transmission sucks. It is poorly designed, shifts very sloppily, and kicks in and out of OD when it feels like it. Reverse is starting to go on it as well. The interior is simple and easy to to read and use the controls, but is very cheap looking although my dash hasn't cracked yet. Cups fall out of cup holders and are in an inconvenient location (blocks radio controls). As far as I can see the styling and engine are about the only thing this truck has going for it.
Favorite Features
The engine, very powerful. The styling, very nice looking truck.
Suggested Improvements
Auto transmission. Cup holders.
5.9L V8 Automatic Trans. Extended Cab
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
This truck has over 200,000 miles on it. Had to rebuild engine and transmission, but well worth it. We were forewarned about automatic dodge ram transmissions anyways, so that was expected. The only real problem has been the fuel pump. That's been replaced twice, but I think it's a quality issue. Be careful about the retailer and quality of your fuel pump. Great for going over curbs, rocks, etc. Fits in places you would NEVER expect! It can be challenging to get into 4WD. It's comfortable on long road trips. The rear seat folds up which gives you more space. It's quite roomy in the back for passengers considering it's a truck!
Favorite Features
Very comfortable seats. The feeling of safety. Being able to fit 6 people in it. There's plenty of room to work on the engine and not a bunch of jumbled computer stuff or sensors in the way.
Suggested Improvements
Transmission kick down definitely could be better. Stock CD player won't play homemade CDs. Fuel economy-10 or 11 mpg just doesn't cut it!!!
1500 Ram 4x4 sport slt laramie
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Standard Cab SB
Review
Overall a pretty good truck. Plenty of power. Nice interior. Too much road noise. Door hinge sag problems. Paint problems. Clear coat peels off. The gas gauge quit working years ago, but its attached to the fuel pump in the tank so to buy it you get both for $450.00 or more. I just fill up and watch the odometer. The cruise control has also broke and no longer works.
Favorite Features
Looks good, plenty of power to tow, fast, good in snow
Suggested Improvements
Different gas guage sending units. Different clear coat paint. Different door hinges. Different cruise control set up
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