MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge RAM 2500

▲ Better than typical
1992 Dodge RAM 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:52:46.500Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 579 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 297 complaints 2012: 282 complaints 2012
1992: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001468
2002155
2003661
2004579
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011297
2012282

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960124

FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960124

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170609

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180125

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170609

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19920826 — PE (closed 19921229)

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE

I 19921229 — EA (closed 19931109)

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE

I 19930527 — PE (closed 19931229)

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.