2013 Ram 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My multi-function display on my 2013 Ram 1500 has gone blank. This is a critical safety device because I have lost the use of my backup camera which is invaluable on this large vehicle. I have already bumped into small objects while in reverse, which I would not of if my display was working. And by the grace of god, I have narrowly adverted a more serious accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969749, filed 2017-03, 70,000 miles“Defrost does not work, it is currently blowing cold air. This makes it extremely difficult to see on cold mornings. I've almost been hit twice pulling out of my road. I've taken it to 2 shops both gave me 2 different expensive answers but both say it's a common issue. I've looked online and it is in fact a common issue, and no one has a definite fix. So I can spend $1500 to 'maybe fix the issue, or spend $2300 and replace the whole system.”
NHTSA complaint #11265319, filed 2019-10, 85,000 miles“While driving my dog stepped on the window button which I thought was in the lock position and the window opened. I now know the window in the front does not lock, but this certainly distracted me the road putting me in a dangerous situation. I now keep him in the back but it is still a problem when kids are in the car and I have to look two ways at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #10583689, filed 2014-04, 14,500 miles“Driving down the highway on a rainy day with wipers on, suddenly they freeze in the middle of the windshield and do not respond to on/off or the different levels, they sit stuck in the middle of the windshield. After roughly 10 minutes I turn them on to full speed and they work, but the homing position now has them sitting straight up and down (think of school bus), instead of laying down per usual. I have been unable to fix this issue and forums all around have complaints regarding this particular issue, some worse some not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11044836, filed 2017-11, 84,500 miles“Bought the pickup in january 2016 one previous owner everything original the passenger side headlight connector pin needs tightened constantly because the low beam high beam loses connection and won't come on unless you pull headlight and tighten the connector pins. It happens at various times in various situations while driving it will also flicker on and off. Parklight works fine. I don't know actual date because it is so frequently so the date is an estimate. The speed varies also first time I was at 65 on freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #10937772, filed 2016-12, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10222927Jan 1, 2022Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
- 10219960Aug 13, 2021Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
- 10218500Aug 13, 2021Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
- 10220921Mar 30, 2021Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
- 10190668Mar 30, 2021Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
- 10188765Feb 20, 2021Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
- 10221682Jul 1, 2020CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser…
- 10173313Feb 12, 2020Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
- 10220098Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10% |
| 2025 | 12 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 34 | 5% |
| 2021 | 27 | 4% |
| 2020 | 63 | 10% |
| 2019 | 79 | 5% |
| 2018 | 17 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 18 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 1500
642 complaintsElectrical system
227 complaintsEngine
123 complaintsAir bags
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsBrakes
79 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 1500
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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