1996 Dodge Ram Wagon Review
Price Estimate: $495 - $703
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Base GVWR raised to 6,010 pounds and automatics are electronically governed. CD controls are added to cassette audio systems and an "on" indicator now accompanies cruise control readout. New color offerings include Medium Red, Dark and Light Spruce with Blue Spruce and Camel offered on conversion interior trims only.
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 SLT 3dr Ext Van and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.77 per gallon for regular unleaded in Alabama.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Alabama
$251/mo for Ram Wagon 2500 SLT
Ram Wagon 2500 SLT
vs
$247/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
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Dodge Ram Wagon Reviews
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92 Dodge B 250 Conversion van
5 out of 5 starsandrews, 09/25/2007
1992 Dodge Ram Wagon B250 3dr Ext Van
This has been an excellent vehicle for family vacation and fun to drive. It handles very well in the changing weather in Nebraska, and mechanically, it has been a sound car. Never had a mechanical problem, just general maintenance has kept it rolling.
Best Passenger Van Out There
4.75 out of 5 starsssbndad, 11/04/2003
1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 3dr Van
My wife and I purchesed a full sized
Dodge Van in 1995. I cant tell you how
happy we are with that purchess. We
have driven over 115000 mi without so
much as a hiccup. We cahnge the oil
regurally and get most of the required
serviceings There is not so much as a
flake of rust and the engine and drive
train still look brand new. I firmly
believe this vechical will be … running
long after I go to meet my maker.
Thanks Dodge.
Big Blue Van never dies!
3.38 out of 5 starsduckboy, 04/15/2002
1996 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 Maxi 3dr Ext Van
I admit it. I own a big blue van. The
big, 15-pass airport shuttle bus van.
I bought it because I race motorcycles
all over the country and I don't like
towing a trailer. I can fit two bikes,
all of my gear, my significant other,
and still have room to crawl in the
back seat and take a nap. Very noisy,
interior trim is very cheesy, and I've
broken a lot of plastic … pieces.
However, the drivetrain seems bullet
proof. I almost ran it out of oil once
and I just refilled it with no
consequences. Has a lot of highway
power, but oviously slow off the line,
seeing how it's nearly 6,000 lb. dry.
95 SLT 2500 conversion van
4.88 out of 5 starsSteve V., 05/24/2004
1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 SLT 3dr Ext Van
This is the best vehicle that I have
owned as far as repairs. The only thing
that has ever gone wrong with this van
are the general maint. things. Teh van
has been all over the east coast with
no problems. I ordered it with the 318
in case I ever wanted to tow anything
with it. The van with the V-8 still
gets 20 mpg over the road. I would
highly recommend these vans as … they
comfortable nad fun to drive, and are a
good vehicle for the money..
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Ram Wagon since its last redesign.
1996 Ram Wagon Highlights
2500 SLT
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $251/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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