2003 Dodge RAM Van Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 25%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,007miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Dodge RAM Van, 25% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,007 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 driver and passenger side windows fog up and ice over while driving in freezing temperatures. Typically the front windshield also fogs over on the corners forming an oval that is fog free. Turning the vent system to full defrost does very little to remove the fog and frost. I have had to purchase fans to assist in keeping my windows clear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104111, filed 2004-12, 14 miles“Cold weather outside. Windows fog up and get ice on them. Side windows can not see out of and front window gets oval on it. Must use ice scraper to scrape ice away to see. Took to dealer, first time fixed for about a year with replacing a part in the defrosting system, next time dealer could not find a problem. This could become a dangerous situation as you cannot see out the windows at times and I have had to pull over. Gets worse at higher speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10282950, filed 2009-09, 30,000 miles“Windows in 2003 Dodge Ram Van fog up and frost in cold temperatures. The faster I go, the more it frosts up. We have to use an ice scraper on the inside, which is a safety concern. When I park the van for a few minutes, it defrosts. Chrysler says that it is a common problem and there is nothing that they can do for it. Air is leaking from somewhere in the van.”
NHTSA complaint #10182251, filed 2007-02“In cold weather all windows in the van freeze up. I have to turn the defrost blower to high just to see out the front of the windshield. To turn either left or right I have to lower the driver and passenger windows to see if there is oncoming cars. Going down the interstate I am not able to see out the side view mirrors. The only way to see a little is to use my ice scraper on the inside of the van. Having four small children in the van I see this as a major safety concern. I have sent it to the Dodge dealer and they told me there is nothing that can be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112216, filed 2005-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM Van
5 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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