1992 Dodge W250

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1992 Dodge W250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:21.764Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 7 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 7 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 7 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994

1992: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19840
19851
19861
19871
19880
19891
19902
19916
19927
19938
19941

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Steering

2 of 7 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing connection and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.

Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle overheats while towing a horse trailer on mountain roads at 20-25 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-08-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-12-29 Master cylinder failure
  2. I
    1993-05-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-12-29 Poor brake performance

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Dodge W250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1992 Dodge W250 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge W250?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge W250 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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