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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 291 total for the year
Median mileage
92,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500, 2% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,300 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.

“The vacuum system was replaced twice due to oil contamination. Consumer was told about a recall on the check valve. Per manufacturer. This vehicle was not affected. However the check valve was missing on this vehicle. Recall# 97v068000. This caused the heater/A/C controls to fail and the vacuum hose leading to the master cylinder booster system. (full of oil and not functioning) the hose which lead to the brake booster was soft. The consumer had work done to the brake wiring system but immediately after the brake light had come on as the consumer was leaving the service dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10040030, filed 2003-10, 92,300 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201210%
201121%
201021%
200910%
2008155%
200772%
2006629%
2005174%
2004305%
2003457%
200243%
200161%
200010%
199941%
199873%
199794%
199652%
199531%
199442%
199313%
199213%

Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500

Brakes
80 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
44 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Tires
24 complaints
Fuel system
23 complaints
Suspension
23 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Exterior lighting
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology