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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2025 Ram 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
3%of 368 total for the year
Median mileage
1,900miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2025 Ram 1500, 3% of the 368 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,900 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.

“This vehicle is equipped with trailer tow mirrors and the forward visibility to the left and right while at a stop sign is severely impaired. I have driven dodge trucks with trailer tow mirrors for the last 30 years or more and have never had this problem. I have pulled out numerous time only to find out that there is a car coming, particularly from the right. These mirrors are way too big.”

NHTSA complaint #11673601, filed 2025-07

“The components that are malfunctioning is the windshield wipers (won't turn off), and the windshield wiper fluid won't work either, the turn signals (won't turn on), no high beams when this happens, my monitor will say something about no SOS calls, and something about the airbags not working. I've had to remove the fuse for the windshield wipers to stop them from scratching up my windshield when it's not raining, but I have no turn signals still so both not working is a huge safety risk to me and others. …”

NHTSA complaint #11696214, filed 2025-10

“The windshield of my 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn was damaged by road debris and requires replacement. However, the manufacturer (FCA US LLC/Stellantis) has failed to supply the replacement windshield, rendering my vehicle undrivable for an extended period due to their inadequate parts supply chain. This delay creates a major safety risk because the vehicle cannot be driven legally or safely without a windshield. In emergency situations, the vehicle would be unusable, and I have incurred significant financial harm due to its inoperability. …”

NHTSA complaint #11647652, filed 2025-03

“When the A/C is turned on, air still comes out of the defrost vents, which causes the inside of the windshield to fog up instead of clearing it. This makes it very difficult to see while driving, especially in the morning or when humidity is high. This seems to be a malfunction with the HVAC system. It does not switch airflow correctly between vents, and the cabin fills with moisture instead of being dehumidified. The issue has been happening since I purchased the vehicle brand new. I reported it to the dealer, but they won’t fix it under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11674138, filed 2025-07

“The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the defroster was activated, there was no air flowing to the side windows, causing the glass to become foggy. The failure occurred mostly during rainy days, cold or snowy weather, affecting visibility while driving. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.”

NHTSA complaint #11773267, filed 2026-10, 800 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261010%
2025123%
202445%
202352%
2022356%
2021274%
20206310%
2019795%
2018173%
2017101%
201660%
201530%
201491%
2013181%
200925%

Other parts of the 2025 Ram 1500

Electrical system
191 complaints
Engine
76 complaints
Exterior lighting
61 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
53 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
49 complaints
Brakes
45 complaints
Other or unknown
38 complaints
Lane departure
33 complaints
Fuel system
24 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 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