1992 Dodge RAM 2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and steering (5). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 118,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes10 31%
- Fuel system7 22%
- Steering5 16%
- Electrical system4 13%
- Engine cooling3 9.4%
- Vehicle speed control3 9.4%
- Air bags1 3.1%
- Body and structure1 3.1%
- Suspension1 3.1%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I own a 1992 Dodge d-250 with a 5.9l cummins diesel engine. I was driving on I-95 one day under load when all of a sudden my truck tried to take off. The injection pump failed and gave it full throttle. It was scary as hell and I am lucky traffic wasn't bad and I was able to get it into neutral avoiding a crash. I later found out that there was a recall for that pump (recall #605). My truck has the faulty pump.... Is stamped #169.... Was never replaced.... Yet Dodge says there were never any recalls for my truck. None at all. Ever. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762184, filed 2015-09, 250,000 milesSteering: “The contact owns a 1992 Dodge ram 250b. The contact stated the steering wheel had too much play in it. The steering box and drag link was replaced by the contact and the failure continued to occur. The contact stated that an alignment would not repair the vehicle. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,568.”
NHTSA complaint #10432297, filed 2011-10, 75,568 milesElectrical system: “While starting vehicle and switching air conditioner on, key ignition switch that holds key will get extremely hot, causing fuses to blowout. Consumer very seldom uses the air because of not being able to tolerate the cold. On unbearable days consumer does use the air conditioner. This is how consumer came acroos the problem. Consumer put in a new switch. It still gets hot. The new fuse links the connector wire to the switch which somewhat melted. The link stopped it from catching on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #8013022, filed 2002-07Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 114,000 and 118,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a…
- 10139009Feb 13, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206…
Other model years of the Dodge RAM 2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 283 | 52,498 | 4 | — | — | 61 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 298 | 43,059 | 4 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 236 | 50,000 | 4 | — | — | 37 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 214 | 55,000 | 5 | — | — | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 317 | 60,000 | 7 | — | — | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 362 | 60,000 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 670 | 78,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 422 | 82,700 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 582 | 70,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 661 | 77,100 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 155 | 68,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 469 | 84,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 211 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 313 | 90,490 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 225 | 92,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 213 | 97,360 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 291 | 145,000 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 267 | 121,336 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 168 | 114,000 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 39 | 107,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 32 | 118,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Dodge RAM 2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.
Has the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 118,000 miles and the middle half falls between 114,000 and 118,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.