1992 Dodge Ram: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 60 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (15% of complaints); the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge ram. The vehicle has sigma regent tires. While driving 65 mph, the rubber separated from the tire. The cord and wire were both visible. The vehicle vibrated and fishtailed across the road. The repair shop stated that the cause of failure was due to a manufacturer defect. The dot number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2007
“Tl* - the contact has a 1992 dodge ram that he purchased on 02/01/06 and stated that in cold weather one can smell diesel fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken a local dealership and they stated that there is a recall on the fuel injection pump, but they couldn't repair it because the manufacture would not provide the dealer with the parts. NHTSA campaign id number : 93e034001 . *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jan 2007
“The left side truck body is lower than the right side. Consumer plans to place a camper on the rear of the vehicle, and is afraid the vehicle will lean over. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2005
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“The steering column is not mobile while driving. Driver has to move it back and forth intermittently in order to see the dashboard. Steering column flops up and down. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2003
“Wiring in steering column shorted out, and there was a fire in the steering area, and spead within vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that 1992 rams were not included in recall. Power windows/power locks, and some other electrical items were not working. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2002
“Tire was out of shape dot # removed on all tires. Brake drum almost wore through by brake shoe.*ak (dot number: removed tiresize: 235/85r16)”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2001
“Both seat belts will not pull from the retractors properly. Dealer and manufacturer were notifed. *ak consumer states the vehilce is ram 250 cargo van 1992. *yh”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2001
“Paint blistering and flaking, vibration, transmisson burned off not very good transmision cooling system, fuel pump fail twice, steering seal leak, radio and tape have been replaced, poor fuel economy, very noisy and loud in the truck cab, very hard to engage the four wheel drive, the truck now has only 106.000 km. (66,000 miles)”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2001
“Consumer smelled gas for few days. Looked at fuel line, saw gas, tried to move vehicle, and upon starting a fire was started at fuel line between engine back and fire wall. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 1999
“Ongoing problem with engine stalling while traveling at any speed of 20-55 mph. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Stalling has almost caused a vehicle collision. *ak *ml”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.
Remedy: AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.
BOSCH DISTRIBUTOR-TYPE FUEL PUMPS HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE THE BALL PIN, WHICH IS PART OF THE PUMP'S CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY, TO BREAK CAUSING THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL SLEEVE AND THE CONTROL LEVER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
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Is the 1992 Dodge Ram reliable?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Dodge Ram. The most complained-about area is power train (15% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Dodge Ram problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 95,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Dodge Ram have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.