1992 Dodge RAM
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Dodge RAM. Newest first.
Bosch distributor-type fuel pumps have a manufacturing defect that can cause the ball pin, which IS part of the pump's control lever assembly, to break causing the link between the control sleeve and the control lever to become inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the link between the control lever and the controlsleeve breaks, the speed control no longer responds to movement of theaccelerator pedal, resulting in loss of speed control and a possible accident.
Remedy
The fuel pumps will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired or replaced.
The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
58 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
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.
- Fuel system, diesel
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. Nhtsa campaign ID number : 93e034001 . *nm
- Structure › Body
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. *ak
- Equipment · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train · Steering · Unknown or other
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)
- Steering › Column
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. *ak
- Tires
While driving at 40 mph passenger side tire blewout without warning. *Ak
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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. *Yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Tires
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)
- Suspension › Front
The main front support axle beam in suspension were cracked. yh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
No heat,elect. Windows,no air condit., with 5 children in van
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while traveling at any speed of 20-55 mph. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still reoccurring. stalling has almost caused a vehicle collision. *ak *ML
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle 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
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Vehicle speed control
Truck runs away , fule pump makes speed uncontrollable. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel injection pump has gone out, causing the vehicle not to run. it won't start and it also shut down. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner blower control lever gets so hot it can burn your finger and could cause fire. see odi ID: 950669, 955053, 447333, 944319, 965951 dealer cure IS to replace under dash wiring harness?
- Power train › Axle assembly
No summary mentione dfor this vehicle.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer smelled gas for few days. Looked at fuel line, saw gas, tried to move vehicle, and upon starting a fire was started at fuel line between engine back and fire wall. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle position sensor failed on several occasions.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
This van has a factory installed floor mounted spare tire under the rear most seat. During a head-on collision, the spare tire slid forward and became a deadly projectile. The tire rocketed forward and crushed a passenger's lower left leg, instantly snapping the bones into splinters against the set in front of him. After the accident, the passenger was pinned inside the van by the spare tire.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS malfunctioning, brake lights flash on and off.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
The left side inner tie rod broke off, causing loss of steering control which almost caused an accident. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Roll-over/vent valve leak
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 628237Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking.
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 52529Timing chain noise.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 39533Steering column coupler service.
- 39531Improved fuel pump.
- 37863Oil leak diagnosis of the rear main bearing area.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
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