1992 Dodge W250
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
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 |
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.
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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1992-08-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-12-29 Master cylinder failure
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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.