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Ram 3500 Visibility problems by year

22 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ram 3500's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

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Visibility recalls

Latest 3500 visibility complaints

2025 Ram 3500Fuel systemElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 3500. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle brand new and filling the fuel tank on December 3, 2025, the DEF depth gauge failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the module was reprogrammed and the physical gauge was replaced. However, the contact obtained internal service notes revealing that the urea pump, the DEF tank, the urea tank wiring harness, the DEF injector, and the fluid had actually been replaced due to an active fuel leak within the DEF...

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system. On March 31, 2026, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to address a malfunctioning digital rearview mirror. While at the dealer, a recall repair was performed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V882000 (Air Bags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)). The digital mirror was replaced; however, the failure recurred immediately. In May 2026, the vehicle was returned to the dealer for the ongoing mirror issue; however, the service notes only indicated that a part adjustment was performed, and the defect persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to a second dealer to repair the digital mirror and address the DEF system, as the warning light had re-illuminated on the instrument panel. During this visit, the second dealer performed a recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System). While the dealer claimed to have serviced both the DEF warning light and the mirror, the mirror failure remained unresolved. After spending a cumulative month at the dealer, the vehicle was diagnosed with an illuminated check engine light caused by a recurring DEF-contaminated fuel leak. The dealer replaced the entire DEF assembly, including the fuel system components, and cleared the DTCs. In July 2026, the vehicle was returned to the dealer yet again for another digital mirror replacement, which failed to resolve the issue. The contact believed there was an inherent manufacturing flaw at the top of the fuel tank causing the repeated DEF system failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, diesel · Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 11760342
2022 Ram 3500Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

The center infotainment stack screen refused to power up when starting the vehicle. The radio and hvac functions worked, but the screen would not turn on preventing the backup camera from functioning. Restarting the system twice and restarting the vehicle failed to get the system to function. Upon restart several hours later all systems appear to function normally. A video is available of the failure.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11729117
2025 Ram 3500Visibility & wipers

Digital Rearview Mirror has changed from being clear to being cloudy and bright (white) making it impossible to see.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11694654
2022 Ram 3500Visibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH during the rain, the windshield wipers suddenly failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the park switch wiring had failed. The wiring was replaced; however, the failure remained. The dealer determined that the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) had failed and DTC: B2303/11; was retrieved. The contact stated that the VCM was repaired; however, the failure remained. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11665229
2014 Ram 3500Visibility & wipers

The heater core in this model with the Cummins motor and of those around the same year plug constantly. I have to flush mine every couple of weeks in cold weather otherwise it will not keep moister off of the inside windows including the windshield as it just blows frigid air. A complete repair is $2,400+ and it will continue to plug even after the repair. It's common to need to frequently pull off of the highway and wipe down the inside glass to keep the windows clear.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11636002
2024 Ram 3500Visibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the contact became aware that the side view mirror extender feature was not functioning as needed, compromising the visibility from the sideview. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the mirror extender switch had an electrical fault. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11627738
2018 Ram 3500Visibility & wipers

The rear and side windows are foged because of the leaking roof in these trucks. Leak on siad airbag components also It causes visibility issues when changing lanes and backing up. The moisture from the ceiling of the truck from a leak. Components on roof all leak.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11627136
2023 Ram 3500LightsVisibility & wipers

Turn on left blinker and the high beams come on doesn't matter if it's daytime, night time, headlights on or off, truck running not running. Obviously you don't want to high beam other drivers when passing on left or turning left. Opened driver door and passenger rear window shattered with 2800 miles on it.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11557360
2014 Ram 3500SteeringFuel systemVisibility & wipers

I HAVE 27 OPEN RECALLS, the steering wheel knuckle just keeps getting looser, nothing on the column will tighten, my wipers short out , I was sold a Omission deleted truck with documentation the day of purchase it was omission deleted, I was never told this vehicle was unsafe, The manufacture wants me to pay hundreds of dollars out of pocket for them to see if it maybe safe enough . Both Chysler, and the certified dealership of ford refuse to take any accountability or action

Filed Incident Steering · Fuel / propulsion system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11553257
2020 Ram 3500Visibility & wipers

Hoses for washer fluid to the sprayers for the windshield come disconnected at the tee and 90 fittings preventing you from cleaning the windshield while driving. It happened once and I pushed them back in and they have come apart again. Problem has not been verified by dealer or another mechanic shop, nor inspected by either, or anyone else. No warning lights or messages appear, the sprayers just sputter and then nothing when it worked just fine the previous time.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11512239
2021 Ram 3500Visibility & wipers

my truck has approx. 80,000 have been dealing with the dealer for at 3 months he says the heater core is clogged do to the type of antifreeze required to use. They flushed the system still the same blows luke warm air Will not keep windshields clear during bad weather They say heater core needs replaced and not covered under warranty my thoughts how can heater core be clogged on a truck less than 2 years old and 80,000 miles have made several complaints can get exact dates of first incident and have receipt on flushing No one else besides dealer has ever worked on truck

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11500770
2020 Ram 3500Engine & coolingFuel systemVisibility & wipers

0N 4/4/2022 while traveling on interstate 64 E in WV ,towing an R V camper , no warning signals on the dash screen, my truck started losing power and went completely dead,just missed by a tractor trailer rear ending me, as I rolled off to the side of the road. Iwas towed to the nearest Dodge dealership. When I arrived at the dealership a mechanic came and open the hood, he found diesel leaking and a metal rod of the camshaft sitting on top of the engine, which he stated shot through the engine block. Warranty...

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company doesn't want to tear down engine after I gave approval to investigate issue. This is my work truck and source of income. Four weeks later, I am not getting help from dealership that sold me the truck and warranty. Warranty company is trying to use loop hole to get out of paying. I found similar complaints, reported to the NHTSA, engines falling apart while driving down the road. I had to pay for my truck to tow from WV to Charlotte NC to my driveway. I have a case# with the Dodge Customer Care Department and they are just informing me that the truck has recalls, but parts are not avaible at this time.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11463709
2019 Ram 3500Visibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 3500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were shredded and deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to dan cummins chrysler dodge jeep ram of georgetown (1470 cherry blossom way, georgetown, ky 40324, (502) 378-5386) the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11396841

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