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1992 Dodge RAM 3500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 10 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

10 reports
187,000 miles · Oct 23, 2003
Tires

CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT 4 DUAL TIRES WERE MOUNTED INCORRECTLY BY FIRESTONE. DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10044649

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2000
Suspension

THE MAIN FRONT SUPPORT AXLE BEAM OUTER EDGE WELDS IN FRONT SUSPENSION IS CRACKED. YH

NHTSA ODI #550174

Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO, THE REAR DRUMS AND BRAKE SHOES WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY, MAKE A METAL TO METAL NOISE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #810164

Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 1996
Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #801043

Mileage unknown · May 8, 1996
Electrical System

THE END OF THE WIRING HARNES COULD BURN AND START A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #984238

Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 1996
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IS REDUCED IF DRIVING AT NIGHT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #981333

Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE TRUCK LIKE THEY SHOULD/APPLIED PRESSRE AND VEHICLE KEPT ON ROLLING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #968206

Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED ABOUT FOUR TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI #968203

Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 1995
Power Train

REAR AXLE CAME LOOSE, MANAGE TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPEN. TT

NHTSA ODI #964206

Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 1995
Visibility

HEATER CORE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING STEAM TO COVER WINDSHIELD, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. TT

NHTSA ODI #960441

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE93054 · Poor Brake Performance

Opened May 27, 1993 · Closed Dec 29, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available