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1992 Dodge RAM

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 1992 Dodge RAM do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 27.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 4 of 58 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.

  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports

Power Train complaints

8 reports
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250 miles · Jan 15, 2004
EquipmentFuel System, GasolinePower Train

PAINT BLISTERING AND FLAKING, VIBRATION, TRANSMISSON BURNED OFF NOT VERY GOOD TRANSMISION COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP FAIL TWICE, STEERING SEAL LEAK, RADIO AND TAPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, VERY NOISY AND LOUD IN THE TRUCK CAB, VERY HARD TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 106.000 KM. (66,000 MILES…

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PAINT BLISTERING AND FLAKING, VIBRATION, TRANSMISSON BURNED OFF NOT VERY GOOD TRANSMISION COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP FAIL TWICE, STEERING SEAL LEAK, RADIO AND TAPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, VERY NOISY AND LOUD IN THE TRUCK CAB, VERY HARD TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 106.000 KM. (66,000 MILES)

NHTSA ODI #10071390

Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1999
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. DID NOT CHANGE OUT OF LOW GEAR. RPMS WERE REVVING HIGH. TOOK TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THE THROTTLE ROD WAS WORN OUT & IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #854488

Mileage unknown · Nov 16, 1999
Power TrainSteering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #714865

Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 1999
Power Train

NO SUMMARY MENTIONE DFOR THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #704735

Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 1997
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN THE DRIVE GEAR, VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, AND AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE INTO THE PARK GEAR VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO REVERSE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #813677

Mileage unknown · Dec 9, 1996
Power Train

FAILURE OF THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SHIFTER IN PLACE, THE BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #806007

Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 1996
Power Train

TRANSFER CASE REAR BEARING HOUSING BROKE.

NHTSA ODI #602317

Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 1996
Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE, CAUSING WEAR ON THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.*AK

NHTSA ODI #802827

Official recalls

1

92V005000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jan 14, 1992

THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE CERTIFICATION LABEL FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 120.

Remedy: AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.

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

PE93038 · ROLL-OVER/VENT Valve Leak

Opened Apr 22, 1993 · Closed Aug 31, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

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