Model year guide

1996 Dodge RAM 1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1996 Dodge RAM 1500 at a glance

Combined12–16 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Dodge RAM 1500 MPG & running costs

Combined12–16 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,925
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 8 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,625
Fuel only$24,625
Per mile$0.33

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Dodge RAM 1500 vehicles on record

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1996 Dodge RAM 1500 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 get?

The 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 has U.S. EPA estimates of 12–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (8 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.