2020 Ram 1500 Visibility & Wipers Problems
Visibility & Wipers issues account for 62 complaints on the 2020 Ram 1500, or 10% of its 628 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year listed. Three related recalls cover mirror glass detachment and windshield wiper arm loosening. Median mileage at failure is 20,000.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 62
- 10% of 628
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Sun visors detach from their mount or hinge and drop unexpectedly into the driver's line of sight, sometimes blinding the driver while facing the sun.
- Rear or driver's side windows have shattered outward with no impact while the truck was parked or in motion.
- HVAC airflow blows cold air directly on the windshield, causing exterior or interior fogging that limits forward visibility, especially at night and in humid conditions.
- The panoramic sunroof's sliding portion has shattered while driving on the highway with no apparent cause.
- Cracks have appeared in the plastic frame around the rear window, allowing moisture to seep in.
- Power side mirrors that tilt down in reverse drop so far they block the intended rear view during tight-space maneuvers.
When 2020 Ram 1500 visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 14, 2019, latest Jul 24, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2020 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 24V754000Oct 10, 2024Visibility & Wipers31,676 vehicles
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
- NHTSA 20V622000Oct 8, 2020Visibility & Wipers19,075 vehicles
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Chrysler (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 provide a reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror glass, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W70.
- NHTSA 20V208000Apr 9, 2020Visibility & Wipers425,599 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Chrysler (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 causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2020 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 62 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, which is 10% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year — the largest share among all model years in this dataset.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Ram 1500 related to mirrors or wipers?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall 20V622000 for driver-side mirror glass detachment, recall 20V208000 for windshield wiper arms loosening, and recall 24V754000 for heated trailer-tow mirror glass detachment on Ram 1500 Classic models.
- At what mileage do visibility problems typically show up on the 2020 Ram 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2020 Ram 1500 is 20,000 miles.
- Did any 2020 Ram 1500 visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2020 Ram 1500, but 1 injury was reported.