Dodge RAM 1500 Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Dodge RAM 1500 across 15 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (20% of reports).
- 111visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 54%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 22 of 111 complaints (20%)
- Blend door: mentioned in 10 of 111 complaints (9%)
- Wiper motor: mentioned in 7 of 111 complaints (6%)
- Turn signal: mentioned in 6 of 111 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Dodge RAM 1500 visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 3 | 0% | 23,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 6 | 1% | 53,500 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 5 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 30 | 4% | 69,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 14 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 12 | 2% | 88,300 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 9 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 11 | 1% | 73,000 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 5 | 0% | 101,000 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 9 | 1% | 92,500 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 2 | 0% | 75,000 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 130,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 2 | 0% | 195,000 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 98,000 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 141,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In the 4 years I have owned this 2007 Dodge Ram I have had to replace the wiper motor 5 times. I was at my fathers funeral, it was snowing and I started the truck but the wipers would not turn on. The wiper motor was just replaced in late fall of last year, less than 6 months. I've only put 12,000…
HVAC mode door inoperative causing defroster to not operate and only allowing air out of dash vents causing safety issue when windshield is fogged up due to dew or humidity from rain causing loss of visibility. Mode door broken which involves pulling dashboard and evacuating A/C system at a very…
Heater motor and air conditioning unit not working by controls
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM TAMPA (9207 E. ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, [redacted]) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE…
The entire front end of my truck has been going out. Tie rods, sway bar end links, cv axles, upper and lower ball joints. My back glass isn't sealed properly and pours water in the cab when it rains drenching my passengers or whatever i am carrying in the backseat, the water pools up under the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 1500s have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Dodge RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 1500 visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 22 of 111 complaints, followed by “blend door” (10).
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- Suspension problems (848)
- Steering problems (833)
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