2001 Dodge RAM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,815miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,815 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.
“Steering column problems have been reported 5 times, repaired 4 times in which the clock spring (safety recall 982) was replaced 2 times. Left outer mirror vibrates at highway speeds impairing visibility when merging with traffic. Truck is not safe for highway use. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***764311”
NHTSA complaint #10007150, filed 2002-07, 10,630 miles“Drivers side and passengers side mirrors shake/vibrate at highway speeds making it difficult to see approaching traffic.eventually this will cause a accident. I returned the vechicle to the dealer and had the drivers side mirrior replaced but this replacement suffered from the same shaking problems at highway speeds.I told the service rep. But he said they all ( Dodge pickups 1500-2500 series) suffer from the same problem and they are waiting for a TSB on the problem. I also have a friend with the same truck and the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #751921, filed 2001-09“Problem #1: front suspension bottoming out on speed bumps, and at low speed bumps. Vehicle frame is smacking down on top of axle. Front suspension bushings wearing out prematurely. Problem #2: driver door mirror glass loose. Dealer installed new mirror, still loose, ordering a second mirror. Problem #3: engine shakes at start up and while idling. Also gas mileage has not improved.”
NHTSA complaint #741435, filed 2001-02“Windshield wiper arm picks up off windshield at 70mph without wind. When there is wind windshield wipers pick up off windshield at a slower speed. Took to dealer and dealer replaced 3 sets of blades and 2 wiper arms, but problem still exists. Please add VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #8009202, filed 2002-05“A rock hit the windshield directly below the windshield wipers, over the next couple days the small chip (size of an pencil eraser) began to spread and is not about 12 , the consumer feel this glass is of poor quality. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561630, filed 2001-06Visibility (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 2001 Dodge RAM
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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