2013 Ram 2500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Ram 2500, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 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.
“On 9-6-17 I remote started the truck. After a minute or two there was a loud noise and the engine stopped.when I lifted the hood the serpentine belt was in pieces. I replaced the belt and when I started the truck that belt shredded as well. I noticed metal shavings behind the pulley on the water pump. I had the truck towed to the dealer. The dealer said our water pump seized. It was replaced under my extended warranty on 9-7-17.”
NHTSA complaint #11076025, filed 2018-03, 95,969 miles“The air blowing into the cab of my truck is not as warm as it should be. It has been getting slowly worse and now that the weather is freezing it is not heating at all. I have had the coolant system flushed, replaced the thermostat, flushed the heater core, all to no avail. Truck runs fine and is not overheating. The blowers work fine as well. In freezing weather the windshield will not defrost. My dealer tells me that the blend door inside the dash isn't opening fully, and that I will have an $1800 repair bill to fix this. My truck isn't old, and is still in near perfect condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076026, filed 2018-03, 104,000 miles“Wipers running with key and wiper switch off. Went to go to work and walked outside to find wipers running in low. Disconnect battery to stop. Waited 5 days, as soon as I connected, they started up. Pulled fuse and they stopped, haven't used truck since.”
NHTSA complaint #11112818, filed 2018-07, 112,450 miles“Wipers function when not turned on, lights flicker on & off when on high beam, high beams won't come on at all, traction control indicator goes on & off while driving, radio display will not turn on & we are unable to change radio stations, A/C will not blow at selected speed, turn signals are not functioning when turned on. All above while driving or idling, highway & city travels.”
NHTSA complaint #10899177, filed 2016-08“Due to a poor sill design, debris such as small rocks and sand will collect at the bottom of the driver and passenger side windows. When the windows are rolled down, the debris will scratch and etch permanent vertical lines in the glass as they move downward. Over time the glass appears dirty, hazy, and provides reduced visibility especially in high sun situations or at night when under direct light from another vehicle's headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #11092590, filed 2018-05Related service bulletins
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 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
- 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…
- 10169246Nov 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 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 2500
43 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 2500
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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