MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge RAM

▲ Better than typical
1992 Dodge RAM
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:03.827Z

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
63
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 63 1993: 56 complaints 1994: 481 complaints 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1998 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 147 complaints 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 63 1993: 56 complaints 1994: 481 complaints 1994 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1996 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1998 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 147 complaints 2000 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 63 1993: 56 complaints 1994: 481 complaints 1994 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1996 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1998 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 147 complaints 2000 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints

1992: 63 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19831
19842
198510
198618
198718
198822
198928
199023
199152
199263
199356
1994481
1995612
1996625
1997398
1998483
1999366
2000147
2001318
2002116
200353
200458
200540
200625
200717
200825
20099
201027
20110

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

17% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and injectors.

FIRE

Steering

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and steering wheel/handle bar.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-10

Power train

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and shift pattern indicator.

Vehicle speed control

11% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-03-06Equipment92V005000 The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.

    Remedy: An overlay of the correct tire and rim selection information certificate will be provided.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1993-04-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-08-31 Roll-over/vent valve leak
  3. R
    1994-06-10Fuel system, gasoline93E034001 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…

    Remedy: The fuel pumps will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired or replaced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Dodge RAM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V005000 · Equipment
  • Recall 93E034001 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Dodge RAM reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Dodge RAM is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge RAM?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge RAM have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.