1992 Dodge Ram 2500 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 1992 Dodge Ram 2500 is among the quieter years of the Ram 2500 on NHTSA's books: 43 complaints (88% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 11 reports (26% of the total).
43
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
3
Investigations
6
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1992 compare to other Ram 2500 years?
What are the most common 1992 Dodge Ram 2500 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 11 | 26% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 7 | 16% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 5 | 12% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 5 | 12% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 4 | 9% | new |
| Transmission | 4 | 9% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 3 | 7% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 2% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 2% | new |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | new |
| Airbags | 1 | 2% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“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…”
“VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT IN DRIVEWAY; SOMETIME DURING NIGHT, STEERING COLUMN/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT CAUSING FIRE; NO WARNING. TT”
“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…”
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TRAVELING 35MPH HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FLYWHEEL COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE HAD HIGH MILEAGE, AND…”
1992 Dodge Ram 2500 — common questions
Is the 1992 Dodge Ram 2500 reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 43 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Ram 2500 year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 1992 Ram 2500 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (11 complaints), fuel system (7 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints).
Does the 1992 Dodge Ram 2500 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Dodge Ram 2500.
Is the 1992 Dodge Ram 2500 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Dodge Ram 2500 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram 2500 years to avoid are 2006, 2003, 2004, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009. The cleanest record among Ram 2500 years belongs to 1991.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.