1992 Dodge RAM 3500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
187,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 22.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
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 | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Suspension:Front | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Suspension: 1; Suspension:Front: 1; Tires: 1; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core: 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 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 8 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 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 4; 1996: 3; 2000: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 10044649 · 2003-10-23 (October 23, 2003)
CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT 4 DUAL TIRES WERE MOUNTED INCORRECTLY BY FIRESTONE. DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 187,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044649 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550174 · 2000-01-03 (January 3, 2000)
THE MAIN FRONT SUPPORT AXLE BEAM OUTER EDGE WELDS IN FRONT SUSPENSION IS CRACKED. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801043 · 1996-08-19 (August 19, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960441 · 1995-02-23 (February 23, 1995)
HEATER CORE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING STEAM TO COVER WINDSHIELD, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964206 · 1995-04-24 (April 24, 1995)
REAR AXLE CAME LOOSE, MANAGE TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPEN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964206 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968203 · 1995-07-05 (July 5, 1995)
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED ABOUT FOUR TIMES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968206 · 1995-07-05 (July 5, 1995)
THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE TRUCK LIKE THEY SHOULD/APPLIED PRESSRE AND VEHICLE KEPT ON ROLLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968206 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 981333 · 1996-03-28 (March 28, 1996)
HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IS REDUCED IF DRIVING AT NIGHT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 981333 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.