1996 Dodge Ram for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 11 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
- 11
For sale
We do not have a 1996 Dodge Ram for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1996 Dodge Ram: every figure
| Dimension | Ram 3500 Club Cab L/box 2wd Drw | Ram 3500 Club Cab L/box 4wd Drw | Ram 3500 Quad Cab L/box 2wd Drw | Ram 3500 Quad Cab L/box 4wd Drw | Ram 3500 Reg Cab L/box 2wd Drw | Ram 3500 Reg Cab L/box 4wd Drw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 6.10 m (240 in) | 6.10 m (240 in) | 6.10 m (240 in) | 6.10 m (240 in) | 5.59 m (220 in) | 5.59 m (220 in) |
| Width | 2.38 m (94 in) | 2.38 m (94 in) | 2.38 m (94 in) | 2.38 m (94 in) | 2.38 m (94 in) | 2.38 m (94 in) |
| Height | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.96 m (77 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.86 m (73 in) | 2.00 m (79 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3.93 m (155 in) | 3.94 m (155 in) | 3.93 m (155 in) | 3.93 m (155 in) | 3.42 m (135 in) | 3.42 m (135 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,493 kg (5,496 lb) | 2,657 kg (5,858 lb) | 2,711 kg (5,977 lb) | 2,850 kg (6,283 lb) | 2,342 kg (5,163 lb) | 2,507 kg (5,527 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Dodge Ram
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 755 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (279), power train (174) and engine and engine cooling (78). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V037000 | 2001-02-12 | vehicle speed control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. |
| 01V040000 | 2001-02-12 | latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS,... |
| 00V135000 | 2000-05-10 | electrical system:ignition:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. |
| 99V115000 | 1999-05-06 | power train:clutch assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH... |
| 99V023000 | 1999-02-05 | air bags:frontal | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN AND WAGON MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF WATER/ROAD SALT GETS ON THE INTERIOR FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM), THE AECM CAN CORRODE. THE RESULTING CORROSION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY. |
| 99V024000 | 1999-02-05 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT. |
| 97V199000 | 1997-11-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
| 97V084000 | 1997-05-05 | power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines | UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION. |
| 97V068000 | 1997-04-28 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE ENGINE DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP CAN ALLOW ENGINE OIL INTO THE VACUUM HOSES DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF AN INTERNAL CHECK VALVE. THE OIL CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSE, REDUCING THE VACUUM SUPPLY TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. |
| 96V027000 | 1996-02-05 | equipment:other:labels | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE TIRE/WHEEL SPECIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL WHICH INDICATES A SMALLER SIZE TIRE THAN REQUIRED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH LABEL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." |
| 95V237000 | 1995-12-12 | electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator | THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE GENERATOR CARTRIDGE FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD. IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Dodge Ram for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1996 Dodge Ram for sale by us right now. For anyone shopping for the 1996 Dodge Ram, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 755 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, power train and engine and engine cooling. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Space and size
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Length: 6.10 m. Measure your parking spot or garage first.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Ram for a week and see how it fits your life. A week with the Ram answers more than any brochure.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Let us know
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1996 Dodge Ram from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Dodge Ram for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Dodge Ram
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 Dodge Ram?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1996 Dodge Ram before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1996 Dodge Ram have recalls?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.