2012 Dodge RAM 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,450 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Certain angles of the sun in morning or afternoon cause a reflection on the windshield from the dashboard which makes it impossible to see the road. Primarily with a dark background when traveling through a neighborhood with trees or buildings. The glare off the top of the dashboard to the windshield just makes it impossible to see the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10750419, filed 2015-08, 23,000 miles“The heating and air conditions system would not operate. Windows fogged up and defroster would not operate at all. Lost complete visibility almost immediately. Had to pull over and manually remove fog from inside windows. Had to do this numerous times until arrived at home. In shop now for repairs unknown at this time what caused failure. Suspect control head failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10567135, filed 2014-03, 7,900 miles“Driving down the road and the wipers stopped working, no visibly at all!!!! Turns out its the power control module, aka the fuse box. Not the wiper motor, switch etc... No way to predict when it will go. Super dangerous!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10747438, filed 2015-08, 84,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 RAM 1500. The contact stated that the adhesive from both exterior mirrors were degrading, which would eventually result in both rear view mirrors being detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure the failure mileage was approximately 6,000. Updated 03/07/17”
NHTSA complaint #10947796, filed 2017-01, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon opening the rear driver's side sliding door, the rear driver's side window shattered. The vehicle was taken to a glass repair facility where the 3-piece rear driver's side window glass was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while his wife was opening rear the driver's side door. The contact stated that some of the broken pieces was on her face. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11460537, filed 2022-04Related service bulletins
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- 10220098Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
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- 10162501May 22, 2019Run-Front Door Glass
- 10219830Jun 7, 2017Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection…
- 10140005Mar 21, 201755395241AG Weatherseal - Windshield to Cowl Please return allstock of following part numbers:55395241AG,55395241AE.Replacement ispart number 55395241AH which isin stock and…
- 10140011Mar 1, 2017DAPAP Requirements - Addition of Exterior Mirrors (Rev. A)
- 10223855Sep 7, 2016Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this…
- 10140228Mar 9, 2016Turn Signal, Outside Rearview Mirror The Turn Signal in the outside rearview mirror has been revised. Ensure it visually matches the Turn Signal on the opposite mirror. If not…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 | 56 | 8% |
| 2008 | 26 | 5% |
| 2007 | 24 | 5% |
| 2006 | 65 | 8% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 | 33 | 3% |
| 2002 | 53 | 7% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
175 complaintsEngine
163 complaintsFuel system
126 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
92 complaintsAir bags
80 complaintsOther or unknown
67 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSuspension
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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