2022 Ram 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 6%of 634 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the visibility of the 2022 Ram 1500, 6% of the 634 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles. 2 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.
“My sun visor detatched and fell on my head while driving causing me to swerve into the median. I took it in and was told it's a common issue for RAMs, The dealership called MOPAR to file a clain, MOPAR insists the sun visor is a trim and not a safety related vehicle component designed to keep the driver from being blinded by the sun.”
NHTSA complaint #11629801, filed 2024-12“The vehicle appears to have common issue of heater core going out and leaking coolant, causing poisonous fume to be pushed through the ventilation system causing respiratory issues. During my research i noticed this is common and a costly issue which many drivers complain about and cars warrant does not repair this issue. Due to its safety and health concerns this matter should be looked into in Ram should be held accountable.”
NHTSA complaint #11735524, filed 2026-05“My defrost and heat will not operate correctly. A small area of the center windshield clears and that’s it. After warming up and driving ten miles, nothing more cleared. The controls would not change and there was no heat. I could barely see to drive. This is a danger to my self and other drivers as it is snowing and iced up.”
NHTSA complaint #11447717, filed 2022-01“My back up camera has went out, I took it to be repaired at the dealership they said it was disconnected. It was reconnected at that time. It has quit again doing the same thing it was doing before. I have not disconnected any wires that would cause this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11672339, filed 2025-07“Was driving on interstate coming home from Texas when we encountered a winter storm that was producing freezing rain. We were running the defroster on high to stop the ice buildup that was occurring on the windshield when the air suddenly stopped blowing through the defroster vents and diverted to the floor vents. Our safety and others was compromised by the ice being able to build up and significantly reducing our visibility effectively causing us to have to stop on the offramps to de-ice the windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #11648543, filed 2025-03Related 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
- 21V871000Nov 10, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air…Covers: Ram 1500 2022
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 | 35 | 6% |
| 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 2022 Ram 1500
251 complaintsElectrical system
199 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
106 complaintsOther or unknown
94 complaintsFuel system
82 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsForward collision avoidance
57 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology