2021 Ram 1500 Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, about 4% of its 678 total complaints. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area, and median mileage at failure was 40,000 miles. A related recall (24V754000) covers detaching heated tow mirror glass on 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic trucks.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 24
- 4% of 678
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Sun visors detach from the ceiling mount or break at the plastic retaining clip, sometimes falling while driving.
- Backup camera image shows blank screens, missing guidelines, or loses detail in shadowed areas during reversing.
- Rear window (backlite) leaks at the top corners, allowing water intrusion that can damage electronics under the rear seat.
- Windshield washer fluid line burst in cold weather, cutting off washer fluid flow.
- Windshield wiper nut showed rust and loosened, preventing the wiper from moving properly in both directions.
- Auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors dim excessively in low light or when exposed to nearby light sources.
When 2021 Ram 1500 visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 1, 2021, latest Aug 28, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 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.
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 many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2021 Ram 1500, which is about 4% of the 678 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to visibility on the 2021 Ram 1500?
- Yes. Recall 24V754000 covers 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic trucks with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors where the mirror glass may detach. Dealers replace the mirror glass free of charge.
- At what mileage do visibility problems typically show up on the 2021 Ram 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 Ram 1500 is 40,000 miles.
- Did visibility issues cause any crashes or injuries on the 2021 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 Ram 1500.
- How does the 2021 Ram 1500 compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2021 model's 24 complaints and 4% share are lower than the 2019 model year (78 complaints, 5%) and the 2020 model year (62 complaints, 10%), based on NHTSA data across model years.