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1992 Dodge RAMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 58 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge RAM, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 11, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Dodge RAM has problems
58 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
8Power train
7Steering
7Vehicle speed control
7Engine and engine cooling
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Equipment
3Suspension
127 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1992 Dodge RAM recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1992 vs. every other RAM year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1992 Dodge RAM safety ratings
1992 Dodge Ram B-250 Van in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Dodge RAM, and the recalls they led to.
- ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAKNo recall
In owners' words
What RAM owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER ON BOTH OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED, AND DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE THIRD TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE ABOUT 30 DEGREES WILL LOSE BRAKES. PUSHING ON PEDAL HAS A LOT OF RESISTANCE. HARD TO BRAKE, BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON, BUT WILL NOT BRAKE. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK
Own a 1992 RAM?
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