1992 Dodge Ram 2500 recalls & problems
The 1992 Dodge Ram 2500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 32 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints32filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1992 Dodge Ram 2500.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components | 11 | — |
| Steering Steering wheel/handle bar; Rack and pinion | 5 | — |
| Electrical system Wiring › Interior/under dash; Ignition | 5 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission | 4 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine; Cooling system › Fan | 4 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 118,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Fuel pump; Fuel injection system › Injectors | 2 | — |
| Visibility Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior | 1 | — |
| Suspension Front › Control arm › Upper arm | 1 | — |
| Structure Frame and members | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, diesel Storage › Tank assembly | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Dec 7, 1993Fuel/propulsion system
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 (209) 250-5800 (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 NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. - Apr 25, 2017 · 114,000 miles · crash · 1 injuryFuel/propulsion system
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 RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (VICTORY DODGE, SHALLOTTE, NC, 910-550-3289) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER… - Apr 13, 2017 · 118,000 miles · crashAir bags
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 RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE… - Aug 15, 2014 · 250,000 milesFuel/propulsion system
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 THE BEST AND SAFEST VEHICLE EVER TO BE MANUFACTURED THAT IS NEVER NEEDED ANYTHING SERVICED, OR IS DODGE LYING AS THEY ARE ABOUT THE JEEP LIBERTY… - Oct 21, 1995 · 75,568 milesSteering
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. - Mar 8, 2005 · 118,000 milesFuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
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 REMOVED FROM VEHICLE. *AK - May 1, 2002Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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 - May 1, 2002Structure › Frame and members
WHILE AT REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC NOTICED FRAME ON FRONT LEFT OF VEHICLE WAS CRACKING.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- PE93054 · opened May 27, 1993 · closed Dec 29, 1993POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available - EA92045 · opened Dec 29, 1992 · closed Nov 9, 1993MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available - PE92072 · opened Aug 26, 1992 · closed Dec 29, 1992MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available