The 1992 Dodge Ram has 2 safety recalls and 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (10 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints58filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths3 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
NHTSA recall 93E034001 · Dec 7, 1993 · 35,000 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: BOSCH DISTRIBUTOR-TYPE FUEL PUMPS HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE THE BALL PIN, WHICH IS PART OF THE PUMP'S CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY, TO BREAK CAUSING THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL SLEEVE AND THE CONTROL LEVER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Risk: WHEN THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL LEVER AND THE CONTROLSLEEVE BREAKS, THE SPEED CONTROL NO LONGER RESPONDS TO MOVEMENT OF THEACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
Equipment › Other › Labels
NHTSA recall 92V005000 · Jan 14, 1992 · 2,800 vehicles
Problem: THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.
Risk: THE CERTIFICATION LABEL FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 120.
Fix: AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.
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.
Crash test ratings
1992 Dodge Ram B-250 Van
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
1992 Dodge Ram 50 2-DR.
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components
9
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0
1
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Steering Gear box (other than rack and pinion); Steering wheel/handle bar
8
0
0
0
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Power train Automatic transmission; Manual transmission › Shift pattern indicator
8
0
0
0
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Vehicle speed control Cruise control
7
0
0
0
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Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
7
0
0
0
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Electrical system Ignition; Wiring › Front underhood
7
0
2
0
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Suspension Front
3
1
0
0
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Equipment Mechanical › Carrier/rack; Appliance › Air conditioner
3
1
0
1
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Tires Tread/belt
3
0
0
0
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Seats Front assembly › Recliner
2
0
0
0
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Seat belts Front › Retractor; Front › Anchorage
2
1
0
1
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jul 2, 2007 · 95,000 milesTires › Tread/belt TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM. THE VEHICLE HAS SIGMA REGENT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RUBBER SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CORD AND WIRE WERE BOTH VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND FISHTAILED ACROSS THE ROAD. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 95,000.
Jan 8, 2007 · 79,000 milesFuel system, diesel TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1992 DODGE RAM THAT HE PURCHASED ON 02/01/06 AND STATED THAT IN COLD WEATHER ONE CAN SMELL DIESEL FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP, BUT THEY COULDN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURE WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE DEALER WITH THE PARTS. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 93E034001 . *NM
Jan 27, 2005 · 135,000 milesStructure › Body THE LEFT SIDE TRUCK BODY IS LOWER THAN THE RIGHT SIDE. CONSUMER PLANS TO PLACE A CAMPER ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND IS AFRAID THE VEHICLE WILL LEAN OVER. *AK
Jun 15, 2001 · 250 milesEquipment PAINT BLISTERING AND FLAKING, VIBRATION, TRANSMISSON BURNED OFF NOT VERY GOOD TRANSMISION COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP FAIL TWICE, STEERING SEAL LEAK, RADIO AND TAPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, VERY NOISY AND LOUD IN THE TRUCK CAB, VERY HARD TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 106.000 KM. (66,000 MILES)
Oct 10, 2003Steering › Column THE STEERING COLUMN IS NOT MOBILE WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER HAS TO MOVE IT BACK AND FORTH INTERMITTENTLY IN ORDER TO SEE THE DASHBOARD. STEERING COLUMN FLOPS UP AND DOWN. *AK
Aug 6, 2003Tires WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
Aug 2, 2002 · fireElectrical system › Wiring › Front underhood WIRING IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED OUT, AND THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE STEERING AREA, AND SPEAD WITHIN VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT 1992 RAMS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. POWER WINDOWS/POWER LOCKS, AND SOME OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS WERE NOT WORKING. *AK
Aug 11, 2001Seat belts › Front › Anchorage BOTH SEAT BELTS WILL NOT PULL FROM THE RETRACTORS PROPERLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHILCE IS RAM 250 CARGO VAN 1992. *YH
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
PE93038 · opened Apr 22, 1993 · closed Aug 31, 1993ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAK There is no summary currently available