MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge RAM 2500

▲ Better than typical
1992 Dodge RAM 2500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:34:01.208Z

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: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 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: 283 complaints 2012
1992: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011297
2012283

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack and pinion.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.

FIRE
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VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT IN DRIVEWAY; SOMETIME DURING NIGHT, STEERING COLUMN/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT CAUSING FIRE; NO WARNING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950526

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

Also filed under AIR BAGS and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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 issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 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, accounting for 31% 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.