Dodge RAM 2500 Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Dodge RAM 2500 across 15 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (16% of reports).
- 148visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 51%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 24 of 148 complaints (16%)
- Turn signal: mentioned in 14 of 148 complaints (9%)
- Blend door: mentioned in 11 of 148 complaints (7%)
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 8 of 148 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the Dodge RAM 2500 at $1,500, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,900.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 117 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 148 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Dodge RAM 2500 visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 25,545 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 7 | 2% | 94,000 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 38 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 6 | 1% | 44,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 18 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 36 | 5% | 79,500 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 4 | 3% | 28,000 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 38,763 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 39,631 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 7 | 3% | — |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 9 | 4% | 11,050 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 5 | 2% | 92,300 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 3 | 1% | 166,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the Dodge RAM 2500. 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.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while exiting out of the garage, the windshield defroster was activated and there was a loud clicking sound coming from the HVAC system. The contact stated that the HVAC system failed to switch over to the air vents. The contact inspected…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While driving various speeds, the windshield wipers failed to function intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the wiper motor was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v462000 (power train) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
The mechanism (hvac) that directs hot and cold air among the windshield, dash, and floor failed. It was a very cold day in december and i was attending a funeral 150 miles from home. It was a safety concern because the windshield kept frosting up and my feet became very cold because all the heat…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed and sporadically wiped the windshield. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09e009000 (visibility). The dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 2500s have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 148 owner complaints about visibility for the Dodge RAM 2500. 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 2500 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,500 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,900), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 24 of 148 complaints, followed by “turn signal” (14).
Other Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (1,914)
- Suspension problems (840)
- Structure problems (623)
- Power Train problems (613)
- Air Bags problems (584)
- Electrical System problems (518)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (372)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (265)
See all Dodge RAM 2500 problems.