2000 Dodge RAM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Dodge RAM, 3% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“Consumer stated front windshield seals wore out. This problem was causing water to leak into the vehicle from the windshield. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10074136, filed 2004-05, 53,000 miles“Rear view mirror is not reliable enough to help consumer to back up or change lanes. Consumer has already hit a tree, and almost hit other vehicles when changing lanes. Consumer has contacted emissons control department, and they said they have received numerous complaints on same issue. Objects in rear mirror are closer than they appear.”
NHTSA complaint #881144, filed 2001-02“June 1,2000 (2958ml) engine starts pinging, driver side window thumps when rolling up & down. July 21,2000 (6840ml) engine still pings, knocking sound under vehicle, thumping in window still present , oil pressure falls while driving. July 31,2000 (7509ml) engine still pings, knocking under vehicle still present.left cylinder head cracked, #2 cylinder replaced. Sept. 12,2000 (9420ml) engine still pings, knocking under vehicle still present , oil pressure still falls while driving , thumping in window still present, final repair attempt. Dec. …”
NHTSA complaint #738478, filed 2000-12“The placement and size of the driver-side and passenger-side door window along with the position of the driver seat in the rear position limits visibility to the point of creating a hazard. Average-sized (and larger) drivers must lean forward while sitting in the seat to see out before pulling into traffic. A number of complaints and near-miss collisions due to reduced visibility have been reported to the safety office by maintenance workers assigned to subject vans. A preliminary investigation by safety officials has been completed; alleged conditions are founded. …”
NHTSA complaint #722533, filed 2000-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 27 | 4% |
| 1994 | 33 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM
24 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge RAM
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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