RAM 1500 Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the RAM 1500 across 15 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (67). The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (10% of reports).
- 243visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 60%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.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 25 of 243 complaints (10%)
- Rear window: mentioned in 17 of 243 complaints (7%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 14 of 243 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 243 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 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 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…
Approximately 10 mins into my drive there was a burning smell in my cab, then within a few seconds there was a loud popping/exploding sound. I pulled into a parking lot within 100 feet and exited vehicle. I went to front of vehicle to see if there was smoke and after finding none I leaned back…
I purchased a new 2026 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4x4 from the John Heister Dodge Ram dealership, in [XXX] on XXX. The following day, I day i was notified of an open safety recall (NHTSA 26V-531) affecting the vehicle's rear visibility/backup camera system, which under certain conditions may fail to…
On August 20 i received an update for the Uconnect blue screen in reverse recall. In doing this update it created a new problem with the u connect screen creating a blinding/distracting light in night time driving. They removed a setting theme mode which would keep the screen in dark mode. Without…
Multiple times this has happened when I engaged in reverse the screen will be blank and can't see anything. It will take a couple of times of driving,parking and turning on and off the truck before it turns back on. This is a major safety concern as i can not see anything as i reverse. This does…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 1500s have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 243 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the 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 RAM 1500 visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 25 of 243 complaints, followed by “rear window” (17).
Other RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (2,661)
- Engine problems (2,391)
- Electrical System problems (2,372)
- Power Train problems (1,447)
- Service Brakes problems (1,092)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,072)
- Air Bags problems (572)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (537)
See all RAM 1500 problems.