AC / heater problem
6.0
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
67,568 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
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2007Feb 09
(reported on)Dakota V6
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
I don't have enough heat inside my Dakota. I changed the thermostat, thinking it was stuck open but it didn't help. the heat gauge hovers around 195 degrees even after idling for 1 hour in 15 degree weather. any suggestions?
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2007Sep 03
(reported on)Dakota Sport 3.6L V6
A/C died after 3rd summer. Mechanic put some sort of fluid in the unit, said that should cure the problem. Next summer - after about two weeks of use, died again. Heater was still working when fall came around. Had A/C checked out again the next summer, no go. Gave up. Heater still working come fall. Heater died about four winters ago. Had thermostat changed, heater core flushed, rad flushed, everything except replacing the entire unit. Heater puts out enough heat on milder days, but on really cold or windy days, there is no heat what-so-ever. I've spent close to $2,000 Cdn to fix these problems, with no satisfaction. I had heard before I purchased this truck, that Chrysler products were notorious for the A/C units crapping out after only about 3 or 4 years, so I expected that, but not the heater, as well. Still, I enjoy driving my pick-up, and will buy another.
blackwell1
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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