2001 Dodge RAM Van Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van, 12% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,700 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.
“Vehicle doesn't defrost. All windows steam up and then ice up. Including front window leaving almost zero visibility. Took to lake Dodge, in (feb. 2004) and was told it was the recirculation doors rs that were sticking and needed to be lubed up. Seemed to help until dec. 2004. Windows steamed up and iced up again. Was told by lake Dodge, in that this is a maintenance issue we should take care of. Why should I have to take my entire dash apart to reach these recirculation doors to lube them up every year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104342, filed 2004-12, 45,001 miles“Vehicle doesn't defrost. Windows steam up, if cold enough ice up. No visibility out all side windows. Brought in while still under factory warranty, they replaced the thermostat. Went back a few weeks later and was told it is a characteristic of this vehicle, put some cardboard in front of the radiator . I tried it and it didn't work. This is going to result in an accident if this isn't fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10049477, filed 2003-12, 35,700 miles“Heater core leaks,and smoke comes out of the vent on the dashboard. The anti-freeze pours out onto the floor of the vehicle. Consumer is concerned about being burned. Anti-freeze film covers the windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10113677, filed 2005-03, 31,000 miles“Vehicle doesn't defrost. Windows steam up and ice up, creating zero visibilit out all of the side windows and wraps around the front windows.. This was brought in to south oak Dodge, in illinois while still under factory warranty, they deodorized the evaporator coil and said I was fixed. Went back a week later with same problem and I was told there is nothing they could do. Called chrysler and sandy said this is retarded and she called the dealer, only to tell me, sorry we can't help you. I cant see out my windows. You cant back a van up without mirrors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10056534, filed 2004-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van
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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