One problem related to defogger heater has been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The windshield wiper heat supply was not adequate enough to melt snow and sleet before it accumulated. Which resulted in poor visibility. The problem occurred at low and high speeds. Heat ducting in the dash was due to poor design. Ice and snow accumulation restricted the drivers vision.
| Visibility problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Power Window problems |