2007 Dodge RAM 3500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500, 2% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,390 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 motor suddenly died and the windshield washer started spraying , the windshield wipers started operating and lost power steering. I finally coasted the truck into a vacant lot and stopped. Smoke was boiling from under the hood. I opened the hood and found the fuse box(tipm module) smoking. I rushed to my tool box for tools and at that time the truck motor started cranking and trying to start even with the key out of the ignition. Luckily the truck was not in gear and I finally got all battery cables unhooked from both batteries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597110, filed 2014-06, 42,015 miles“Wiper motor assembly fell apart while driving on freeway during rain storm. Almost crashed before getting to side of road. Faulty linkage components from manufacture, dealer carries a complete replacement assembly in stock which they replace at a high cost to me. 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 larimie diesel 65k miles. I would like to recommend a safety recall before someone is killed due to failure of wiper system. The dealer did not want to give me the faulty part so I purchased the new part, had a independant garage repace it and have kept the faulty assembly for future litagation if necessary.”
NHTSA complaint #10413132, filed 2011-07, 67,550 miles“8/6/2010 4:30 pm cedartown, ga storm approaching and rain begins. Windshield wipers will only work in slow speed. Blade speed would not keep up with rainfall. Pulled over to prevent crash. New switch installed on 8/13/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10349181, filed 2010-08, 136,000 miles“We were driving in a heavy rain when the windshield wipers stopped. After tuning the control knob several times the wipers came on again but operated erratically, continued to run when the switch was turned off, not start when turned on, no intermittent operation. The windshield washer also did not work. If the wipers did stop when turned off they stayed up on the windshield obscuring the view. The next day the wipers were a little more reliable. After 4 days of being dry the wipers are working normally.”
NHTSA complaint #10378959, filed 2011-01, 55,390 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle had two computers fail and was on the path of losing another. He also stated that the windshield wipers would remain upright and dump all the windshield wiper fluid on the windshield, causing poor visibility. In addition, the engine would completely shut down without warning while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle would also move without the engine running and the key in the ignition. The contact further stated that the brakes and turn signals would malfunction. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214069, filed 2008-01, 1 milesRelated recalls
- 06V380000Oct 10, 2006Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rear view mirrors". The right outside rear view mirror…Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 2006–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10021248Oct 21, 2006Cracked windshield due to being hit by a foreign object like a stone.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 31 | 12% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500
88 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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