1992 Dodge RAM 250 Consumer Reviews

Great value work truck

Written by: Mariel on 05/06/2007

Vehicle

1992 Dodge RAM 250 2 Dr LE 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

We are the third owners. Purchased as a work truck this truck is dependable. Put on new master cylinder brakes and now needs new antilock brake device but other than that has held up well! Also like the heavy duty suspension because we haul equipment as contractors that carry heavy load sometimes.

Favorite Features

Cab with extra room and jump seats. Heavy suspension system for hauling

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage would be nice.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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92 Dodge Cummins

Written by: buckshot on 10/21/2005

Vehicle

1992 Dodge RAM 250 2 Dr STD 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

250000 miles, used for towing horse & utility trailers and general ranch/farm work. Above average time in 4WD and on dirt roads. No major mechanical problems & still 100% reliable and gets about 21 MPG on the hwy. Pulling a gooseneck horse trailer, 12-15 MPG average. I perform my own maintenance & have replaced all fluids with Amsoil products; including an aux. oil filter. The motor has no leaks. I have replaced all hoses once and flush & replace the antifreeze every two years. Oil changes at 50K with the Amsoil aux filter. I replaced the seat last month & have had it repainted as the paint flaked off at 100K miles. The gears, clutch, and transmission are fine.

Favorite Features

Power & hauling: The combination of the Cummins with the 3.5 gears and 5 speed make a perfect towing package. Manual 4WD as I can lock out the hubs and use low range for rough ground and backing trailers in tight places.

Suggested Improvements

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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mixed review of Cummins Turbo model

Written by: dodger1209 on 08/27/2003

Vehicle

1992 Dodge RAM 250 2 Dr LE 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

I was with my dad when he bought this truck new in 1992 and 5 years and 105,000 miles later I bought it from him. He put 105K on pulling a big fifth wheel all over the country and went through 3 transmissions before finally getting one that stuck. The cummins TD is a gem and will never fail. Ever. And the truck will pull anything and gets fantastic mileage with and without a load. But I have had a ton of problems underneath with U- joints, wheel bearings and seals, and the rear differential. I poured thousands into this truck repeatedly and finally decided I would stop and just "drive it til it blows". Problem is that it won't.

Favorite Features

Fuel economy, power, actually a good looking ruck for the year, and the big extended cab without a bench seat so I actually have room for gear inside.

Suggested Improvements

This truck is a pig offroad without specialized tires (the big heavy diesel upfront weighs it down) and you must be in 4WD to handle snow and ice. The transmission and other running gear is prone to fail and very expensive to fix.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Work Horse

Written by: Dtomp on 04/26/2003

Vehicle

1992 Dodge RAM 250 2 Dr STD 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

One of the strongest most reliable trucks out there. If you want to play with the rest, get ready to pay like rest;as well.

Favorite Features

power

Suggested Improvements

don't really care for the bench seat

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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