2020 RAM 1500 Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the 2020 RAM 1500, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 5,222 miles. The words owners use most often: “driver side” (32% of reports).
- 53visibility/wiper complaints
- 5,222median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 61%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.
- Driver side: mentioned in 17 of 53 complaints (32%)
- Sun visor: mentioned in 13 of 53 complaints (25%)
- Rear window: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 6 | 6% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 9 | 2% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 27 | 4% | — |
| 2021 1500 | 20 | 3% | 2,282 |
| 2020 1500 | 53 | 8% | 5,222 |
| 2019 1500 | 67 | 4% | 14,300 |
| 2018 1500 | 15 | 2% | 5,500 |
| 2017 1500 | 8 | 1% | 19,250 |
| 2016 1500 | 5 | 0% | 30,793 |
| 2015 1500 | 3 | 0% | 74,706 |
| 2014 1500 | 8 | 0% | 25,500 |
| 2013 1500 | 14 | 1% | 84,750 |
| 2009 1500 | 1 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the 2020 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.
The HVAC heater core assembly failed internally. The machic mentioned that this componet is "going out" in these vehicals. He refered me to the dealership. This should be a recall. I was put at severe risk because the the vehicle had a sudden, severe loss of forward visibility while in motion. The…
A crack developed in the plastic frame of the rear sliding backlite window, allowing water to enter the vehicle cabin from the rear glass area. Water intrusion has been observed on the rear seating surfaces and interior trim during rain and snow events. The condition has been reproduced multiple…
The driver's side windshield wiper is not working because the wiper arm attachment (at the spindle) is stripped. The motor spindle rotates but the wiper does not wipe the windshield. Visibility during rain, snow or other dirt or mud being splattered on windshield during driving. No dealer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 RAM 1500s have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the 2020 RAM 1500 (8% of the 639 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 RAM 1500 visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems start?
The median reported mileage is 5,222 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the 2020 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “driver side”, in 17 of 53 complaints, followed by “sun visor” (13).
Other 2020 RAM 1500 problems
- Electrical System problems (164)
- Engine problems (155)
- Steering problems (65)
- Power Train problems (63)
See all 2020 RAM 1500 problems or visibility/wiper problems across all 1500 years.