1992 Dodge RAM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Dodge RAM, 10% of the 58 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #8016410, filed 2002-08“Air conditioner blower control lever gets so hot it can burn your finger and could cause fire. See odi id: 950669, 955053, 447333, 944319, 965951 dealer cure is to replace under dash wiring harness?”
NHTSA complaint #707586, filed 1999-06“When diriving at night experienced intermittent head lamp failure, when lights suddenly go out, due to wiring harness over heating resulting from overload of electrical system.”
NHTSA complaint #800427, filed 1996-08Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 48 | 10% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 | 72 | 12% |
| 1994 | 64 | 14% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 10% |
| 1991 | 5 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge RAM
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology