2020 Ram 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 10%of 641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Ram 1500, 10% of the 641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A crack has appeared on the top plastic frame of my rear window and noticed moisture starting to seep through. I noticed the moisture after my truck being parked in my driveway during some rain. Truck only has 13k miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11386448, filed 2021-01, 13,000 miles“My brand new 2020 Ram 1500 laramie sport is equipped with tilting down driver/passenger side mirrors when in reverse. The problem is when they tilt down, they tilt down so far that it is out my view. I utilize this feature for backing into my garage, on side on my boat, where space is very limited. I actually have inches on both sides of the truck. After spending big money on my new Ram 1500 2020 laramie sport, I expect all of it's features to perform as described, and expected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289055, filed 2019-12, 80 miles“The HVAC does not properly seal causing constant cold air to flow through the defroster. Being in florida, this causes the windshield to constantly fog up with condensation limiting my forward field of view. This happens more frequently at night and in the morning. It does happen throughout the day as well no matter what the conditions are outside.”
NHTSA complaint #11366748, filed 2020-10, 2,000 miles“Sunroof exploded while driving on an interstate. There were other cars around but vehicle directly in front of me was not close there was not any sound like something striking the vehicle. It sounded more like a shotgun blast and then broken glass and wind noise sounds. The vehicle is equipped with a panoramic sun roof, but only the sliding portion is busted.”
NHTSA complaint #11374868, filed 2020-11, 6,560 miles“The A/C will always blow cold air on the windshield regardless of mode. This causes the windshield to fog on the exterior side leading to poor visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11363861, filed 2020-10, 700 milesRelated recalls
- 24V754000Oct 10, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach…Covers: Ram 1500 2020–2023
- 20V622000Oct 8, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 2500 and 1500 vehicles. The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer…Covers: Ram 1500 2020, 2500 2020
- 20V208000Apr 9, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly…Covers: Ram 1500 2019–2020, Jeep Compass 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11002753Jun 26, 2024Motor - windshield wiper & wiperunit - windshield wiper
- 11002316Jun 26, 2024Motor - windshield wiper & wiperunit - windshield wiper
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 2020 Ram 1500
164 complaintsEngine
155 complaintsOther or unknown
112 complaintsFuel system
76 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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