1996
Dodge Ram 2500

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$17,230
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  • Reg Cab 135" WB Light Duty
    Starts at
    $17,230
    13 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Reg Cab 135" WB
    Starts at
    $17,230
    -
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab 135" WB HD
    Starts at
    $18,654
    -
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Reg Cab 135" WB Light Duty 4WD
    Starts at
    $20,007
    12 City / 16 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • Club Cab 139" WB HD
    Starts at
    $20,619
    -
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Club Cab 155" WB HD
    Starts at
    $20,825
    -
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab 135" WB HD 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,697
    -
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • Club Cab 139" WB HD 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,536
    -
    MPG
    6
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • Club Cab 155" WB HD 4WD
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    $23,743
    -
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Four Wheel Drive
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.5
Performance 5.0
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.3

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  • By Summatime from Tacoma Washington
    Owns this car
    January 26, 2020

    Drives smooth, strong, Comfortable & reliable

    This truck was amazing for its age, low low miles & very pampered and it showed.. no wonder they sold for so much in it's year! Hate to see it go, I just can't tow it.. it does the towing.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Farm & Ranch from Saint Louis
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2011

    The best truck I have owned most auto I have owned

    So far I put 230k miles on my truck. Other than a few expected replacement parts I have had no major repairs, only standard maintenance. It has tremendous power, idles and runs smooth, shifts solid, quiet in the cab and smooth ride on pavement. The interior has held up VERY well, no rattles or broken knobs etc.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Exotic Vet from Blacksburg VA
    Owns this car
    April 4, 2010

    Dodge Transmissions Poor

    I have had to rebuild/replace the transmission 4 times in 325,000 miles. I have been told by several mechanics that this is common problem with Dodge pickups. Also I had to replace the engine @ 125,000 since I did not recognize the serious carbon buildup in the oil pan and dipstick as being caused by malfunctioning engine. And dealers said nothing was wrong until engine died beyond warranty. Paint on cab top and hood flaked off at 10 year point, required repainting. This truck driven 90% highway.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By diesel man
    Owns this car
    February 23, 2010

    The best truck i have had

    This is the best truck i have ever owned. I like the power, the 5 speed tranny and the 4x4. I cant really think of anything bad about it
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500?

The 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 is available in 1 trim level:

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Is the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 reliable?

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4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.3
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