Total Complaints
18 filings
DODGE DODGE TRUCK · model year
1992 DODGE DODGE TRUCK
18 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992DODGEDODGE TRUCK carries 18 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 DODGE TRUCK is power train:automatic transmission with 2 filings, followed by tires (2) and fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 1992 DODGE TRUCK, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
18
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050727ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE ENGINE QUITS COMPLETELY AND ABRUPTLY WITH NO WARNING. THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER HAS CHANGED THE DISTRIBUTOR 4 TIMES, EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST THREE TIMES IT FAILED WE WERE ON EITHER MAIN ROADS OR THE EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT. WHEN THE ENGINE QUITS WE LOOSE POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN RAPIDLY CAUSING A MAJOR BACK UP AND BRAKE SQUEALING BEHIND US. IT IS TO THE POINT WHERE OUR PEOPLE DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS IT IS UNSAFE, BOTH THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER TELL US THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND WE MUST TOLERATE THIS EXPENSIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IN ALL CASES ALL FAILURES RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE ROADWAY AND NECESSITATED A TOW VEHICLE.
19990903POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COMMENTS GO HERE THIS IS A TEST
19990304CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT BACK FAILURE. VAN WAS NOT MOVING, REAR-ENDED BY A VEHICLE GOING AROUND 40 MPH. AS A RESULT BOTH FRONT BUCKET-TYPE SEATS COLLAPSED. CHILD SEATED CORRECTLY IN BUILT IN SAFETY SEAT SUSTAIND SEVERE HEAD INJURIES WHEN DRIVERS HEAD STRUCK THE CHILD.
19990204FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
(MINI VAN) IF IT IS WITH IN YOUR POWER OR, YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING OUT THESE CASES, PLEASE CONTACT THEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY MATTER THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED IN VEHICLES, SUCH AS THE ONE DRIVEN BY DASH A BOUT SHUTTLE. YOU MAY CONTACT ME, SCOTT SPRAGUE, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS: DRIVERSFORHIRE@YAHOO.COM
19981103ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
DODGE 3500/THE ENGINE FAN WHILE DRIVING DISINTEGRATED AND MEDAL PIECES FLEW OFF. THERE WAS A CLATTERING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, REPAIRWORK DONE BY DEALER. *AK
19980628SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
PASSENGER'S HEAD HIT INTERIOR OF VEHICLE CAUSING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. PASSENGER RECEIVED CHEST INJURIES FROM RESTRAINT OF SHOULDER HARNESS.
19970627SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT SEPARATED FROM ITS FLOOR MOUNTING FIVE TIMES IN LAST TWO YEARS.
19961231TIRES
TWO MICHELIN STEEL BELTED TIRES BLEW OUT. *SD
19961106FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED AFTER RECALL.
19961029VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ACCELERATOR LINKAGE FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.
19961010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
19960601STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
LEFT SIDE FRAME RAIL CRACKED AT FRONT END. *DSH
19960314STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
STEERING LINKAGE DROPPED OUT OF VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *DSH
19950615POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION LEAK.
19950615FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
GAS TANK UNIT AND WIRING REPLACED FROM GAS TANK TO DASH.
19950615ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT REPLACED. *SKD
19950615SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT LAMP COMES ON.
19950615TIRES
BROKEN CORDS ON FRONT TIRES/SLIPPED BELTS ON REAR TIRES, CAUSING VIBRATIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 DODGE DODGE TRUCK have?▼
The 1992 DODGE DODGE TRUCK has 18 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 DODGE DODGE TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 DODGE DODGE TRUCK is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.
Is the 1992 DODGE DODGE TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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