This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $37,997 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$677

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,800 down

Amount financed

$34,197

Total interest

$6,423

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3B7MF33C2TM177139

Engine

5.9L · V6

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Diesel

Model year

1996

Made by

CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $26,050

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026.

1 recall campaign on this model year

Check accident & title history →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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…

NHTSA campaign 99V024000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 2, 2026.