Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge ram. The vehicle has sigma regent tires. While driving 65 MPH, the rubber separated from the tire. The cord and wire were both visible. The vehicle vibrated and fishtailed across the road. The repair shop stated that the cause of failure was due to a manufacturer defect. The dot number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.
The worst 1992 Dodge Ram problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system9
- Brakes8
- Transmission8
- Acceleration7
- Engine7
- Steering7
- Electrical6
- Suspension3
- Tires3
- Body2
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Lights1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Dodge Ram
Recalls 1
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 92V005000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Roll-over/vent valve leak
There is no summary currently available
PE93038
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Dodge Ram 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube,...
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4. tt mj
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. sb
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. tt
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. ak
- Timing chain noise. tw
- Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of...
- Concerns with engine coolant usage. nlm
- Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. nlm
- Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. tw
1992 Dodge Ram fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 21-22 | 19 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 13 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 10-11 | 12-15 | 11-12 |
| 5.9L 8‑cyl | RWD | 10 | 13 | 11 |
| 5.9L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 8-10 | 12 | 10-11 |
What 1992 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* - the contact has a 1992 dodge ram that he purchased on 02/01/06 and stated that in cold weather one can smell diesel fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken a local dealership and they stated that there is a recall on the fuel injection pump, but they couldn't repair it because the manufacture would not provide the dealer with the parts. The federal safety agency campaign id number : 93e034001 .
The left side truck body is lower than the right side. Consumer plans to place a camper on the rear of the vehicle, and is afraid the vehicle will lean over.
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)
The steering column is not mobile while driving. Driver has to move it back and forth intermittently in order to see the dashboard. Steering column flops up and down.
While driving at 40 MPH passenger side tire blewout without warning.
Wiring in steering column shorted out, and there was a fire in the steering area, and spead within vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that 1992 rams were not included in recall. Power windows/power locks, and some other electrical items were not working.
Both seat belts will not pull from the retractors properly. Dealer and manufacturer were notifed. *ak consumer states the vehilce is ram 250 cargo van 1992.
Tire was out of shape dot # removed on all tires. Brake drum almost wore through by brake shoe.*ak (dot number: removed tiresize: 235/85r16)
No heat,elect. Windows,no air condit., with 5 children in van
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Questions about the 1992 Dodge Ram
Is the 1992 Dodge Ram reliable?
Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Ram, 1.4 times a typical Ram model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Ram?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 9 complaints. Next is brakes (8).
How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Ram have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Dodge Ram get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Dodge Ram range from 10 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 21-22 highway.
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