1992 Dodge Ram 2500 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1992 Dodge Ram 2500, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes1024.4%
- Fuel system819.5%
- Steering512.2%
- Electrical37.3%
- Driver assistance37.3%
- Engine37.3%
- Powertrain (other)24.9%
- Transmission24.9%
- Visibility12.4%
- Body & structure12.4%
- Interior & seats12.4%
- Suspension12.4%
- Airbags12.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT
IN COLD WEATHER TRUCK LOOSES ITS BRAKES. TT
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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. WHILE DRIVING, THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CALLED TURLOCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AT (209) 250-5800 (LOCATED AT 1600 AUTO MALL DR, TURLOCK, CA 95380) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE TOO EXPENSIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A SAFETY BARRIER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK PAIN THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (VICTORY DODGE, SHALLOTTE, NC, 910-550-3289) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OFFERED A $2,000 SETTLEMENT PLUS REIMBURSEMENT OF REPAIR EXPENSES THAT THE CONTACT INCURRED. THE CONTACT REFUSED THE OFFER AND STATED THAT THE OFFER WAS TOO LOW. THE CONTACT WANTED THE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ALIGNMENT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,568.
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN UPPERS STEERING COLUMN DUE TO BEARING FAILURE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE STARTING VEHICLE AND SWITCHING AIR CONDITIONER ON, KEY IGNITION SWITCH THAT HOLDS KEY WILL GET EXTREMELY HOT, CAUSING FUSES TO BLOWOUT. *AK CONSUMER VERY SELDOM USES THE AIR BECAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO TOLERATE THE COLD. ON UNBEARABLE DAYS CONSUMER DOES USE THE AIR CONDITIONER. THIS IS HOW CONSUMER CAME ACROOS THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER PUT IN A NEW SWITCH. IT STILL GETS HOT. THE NEW FUSE LINKS THE CONNECTOR WIRE TO THE SWITCH WHICH SOMEWHAT MELTED. THE LINK STOPPED IT FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. *JG
CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED IN CRUISE POSITION AND ACCELERATES OUT OF CONTROL, REPLACE COMPUTER/POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE/SERVO FOR CRUISE CONTROL/SPEEDOMETER. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
FUEL INJECTORS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, VEHICLE STARTED REVVING AND HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL WHEN DRIVING TO KEEP IT FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD JUST GO FORWARD AND HAD TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF A RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMPS, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED, CONSUMER FEELS HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE TPS SWITCH HAS GONE BAD AND BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED THAT THIS TOO WAS A RECALL COMPONENT THAT NEEDED REPLACED, CONSUMER THINKS THAT MAYBE SINCE THESE TWO COMPONENTS WORK TOGETHER, MAYBE THAT HAS BEEN THE PROBLEM ALL ALONG. *SLC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TRAVELING 35MPH HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FLYWHEEL COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE HAD HIGH MILEAGE, AND WERE NOT ABLE TO HELP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD UPPER CONTROL ARM CRACKED, AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL . *AK
FAN MOTOR SWITCH HEATS UP, CAUSING WIRING TO MELT, COULD CAUSE FIRE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE SPEEDOMETER READS 25 MILES SLOWER THEN THE ACTUAL SPEED THAT YOU ARE GOING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED IN CRUISE POSITION AND ACCELERATES OUT OF CONTROL, REPLACE COMPUTER/POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE/SERVO FOR CRUISE CONTROL/SPEEDOMETER. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED IN CRUISE POSITION AND ACCELERATES OUT OF CONTROL, REPLACE COMPUTER/POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE/SERVO FOR CRUISE CONTROL/SPEEDOMETER. TT
TRANSMISSION KEEP SHIFT DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR THIS TRUCK IS ON THREE TRANSMISSIONS. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE AT REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC NOTICED FRAME ON FRONT LEFT OF VEHICLE WAS CRACKING.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT IN DRIVEWAY; SOMETIME DURING NIGHT, STEERING COLUMN/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT CAUSING FIRE; NO WARNING. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TRAVELING 35MPH HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FLYWHEEL COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE HAD HIGH MILEAGE, AND WERE NOT ABLE TO HELP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD UPPER CONTROL ARM CRACKED, AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL . *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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