Model year record
1992 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls & problems
The 1992 Dodge Ram 3500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 10 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1992 Dodge Ram 3500.
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, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Drum | 4 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 2 | — |
| VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core | 1 | — |
| Power trainAxle assembly | 1 | — |
| Exterior lightingHeadlights | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Tires
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
- Suspension
THE MAIN FRONT SUPPORT AXLE BEAM OUTER EDGE WELDS IN FRONT SUSPENSION IS CRACKED. YH
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO, THE REAR DRUMS AND BRAKE SHOES WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY, MAKE A METAL TO METAL NOISE. *AK
- Suspension › Front
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
THE END OF THE WIRING HARNES COULD BURN AND START A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IS REDUCED IF DRIVING AT NIGHT. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE TRUCK LIKE THEY SHOULD/APPLIED PRESSRE AND VEHICLE KEPT ON ROLLING. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED ABOUT FOUR TIMES. TT
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
- POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCEClosed
There is no summary currently available