1992 Dodge RAM 2500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
118,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 29 complaints (20.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 37.9% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 10.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 10.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Power Train: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 24 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 13; 1996: 6; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2005: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10117033 · 2005-03-29 (March 29, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FUEL TANKS STRAPS SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE TANK TO DROP AND FUEL TO LEAK. CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK... FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE AT POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO FRAME OF TRUCK, WEIGHT OF FUEL DROPPED TANK DOWN, CAUSING FUEL FILLER TUBE TO BE JERKED FROM SIDE OF TANK, CAUSING EXTREME SPILL ONTO HIGHWAY. THE FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AT POINT OF STRESS, AND BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURING DESIGN IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE UNLESS THE STRAPS WERE COMPLETELY …
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10117033 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10432297 · 2011-10-21 (October 21, 2011)
TL* 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.
Owner-reported narrative. 75,568 miles reported. Look up ODI 10432297 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10762184 · 2015-09-08 (September 8, 2015)
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. DO I HAVE TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 250,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10762184 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10994089 · 2017-06-09 (June 9, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDL…
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10994089 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11002814 · 2017-07-03 (July 3, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A SAFETY BARRIER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK PAIN THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDE…
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11002814 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11064871 · 2018-01-25 (January 25, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING, THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CALLED TURLOCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AT [phone removed] (LOCATED AT 1600 AUTO MALL DR, TURLOCK, CA 95380) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE TOO EXPENSIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11064871 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8012674 · 2002-06-26 (June 26, 2002)
WHILE AT REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC NOTICED FRAME ON FRONT LEFT OF VEHICLE WAS CRACKING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8012674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8013022 · 2002-07-01 (July 1, 2002)
WHILE STARTING VEHICLE AND SWITCHING AIR CONDITIONER ON, KEY IGNITION SWITCH THAT HOLDS KEY WILL GET EXTREMELY HOT, CAUSING FUSES TO BLOWOUT. *AK 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. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8013022 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.