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Used 1996 Dodge Ram Van Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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1.88 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY THIS VAN!

Laundry Van, 10/11/2004
1992 Dodge Ram Van B250 3dr Van
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We have a 3/4 ton van with the 318 (which has been great), but everything else wants to break. The transmission, fuel system, even the odometer have all quit on me. This thing burns your feet when you drive for Heaven's sake!

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2.63 out of 5 stars

bad design

2500 mad owner, 10/15/2009
1996 Dodge Ram Van 2500 3dr Van
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have a leak on my upper radiator hose. What a joke this engine design is. There is not consideration of maintenance . I was a Air craft mechanic for many years and I have never seen a miss like these full size Vans. You have to take the Alternator out and a bunch of other stuff to get at the bolts on the thermostat housing. Did any one thing of Quick disconnects for the Electric lines? And why not add on to the engine block to install the thermostat. I am going to look into buying a Toyota Van . No wonder they are going out of business.. And this is the second Dodge Van that the differential went bad on. This Van only has 100,000 miles on it and everything going bad.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Dodge Elk Conversion

Tom, 06/09/2007
1996 Dodge Ram Van 2500 3dr Van
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

1996 Elk Conversion. This vehicle is great for traveling with 5 or more people I also have a Suburban which is better on the highway and in winter driving and is more comfortable for the driver, but has nowhere near the passenger rooom that this van has. Driver visibility is good and I have had very few mechanical problems to date. This has been a good reliable vehicle for our family.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Dodge 2500 Ram Van V6

FN, 12/04/2005
1996 Dodge Ram Van 2500 3dr Van
8 of 29 people found this review helpful

Timing Chain and gear replacement at 75000 miles. Thermostat replaced at 76000. Hard to start and keep running when cold. Noisy engine overheats. Leaks rain at all doors. Bad roof design retains rain water, encourages rust-through. Build quality shabby. Door stops breaking. Metal at front hinges cracking. Roof welds show movement. Paint flakes for no apparent reason. Rear muffler hanger fails. Driving: Crosswinds push vehicle around. Gutless on long moderate hills. 13 mpg avg. Cramped legroom.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

the twister van

researchnut, 09/28/2003
1992 Dodge Ram Van B250 3dr Ext Van
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

this vehicle is a dodge ram 250 coversion van high top with all the extras including power steering, brakes, windows, and power locks.

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