1992 Dodge W250 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 11 mpgcombined, 5.2L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 10 city / 12 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Dodge W250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1992 Dodge W250. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by steering (2) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes4 57%
- Steering2 29%
- Engine cooling1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While driving between 5-30 MPH consumer stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle and brakes grabbed for few seconds, but, afterwards they released. Vehicle lost control and was involved in a crash. Abs brakes work in a slow way, and consumer has to start stepping on the brakes a few feet from another vehicle to avoid an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #828788, filed 1999-04Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Dodge W250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W250 Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 12 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| W250 Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 12 | $5,600 |
| W250 Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 10 | 12 | 11 | $6,100 |
| W250 Pickup 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 10 | 12 | 11 | $6,100 |
| W250 Pickup 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 8 | 12 | 10 | $6,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Dodge W250 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Dodge W250.
Other model years of the Dodge W250
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 183,500 | 0 | — | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 11 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 118,000 | 0 | — | 11 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Dodge W250 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1992 Dodge W250 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Dodge W250 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 1992 Dodge W250 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.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Dodge W250 get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Dodge W250 (W250 Pickup 4WD, 5.2L 8-cyl) at 11 mpg combined, 10 city and 12 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.