AC / heater problem
7.8
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$247.00
Average Mileage:
109,633 miles
Number of complaints:
11 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (8 reports)
- flush the heater core (2 reports)
- repair leak under the water pump (1 reports)
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2007Oct 24
(reported on)Durango SL 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 103,500 miles
Living in Fairbanks Alaska the lack of heat from my Durango is a real safety issue. So far I've replaced the water pump, fan, fan belt, flushed the cooling system, checked for coolant leaks and bled the system still with no relief - it's still DAMN COLD inside the car. My next option will probably be replacing the thermostat and th heater/ac controls. Anyother suggestions?
2007Sep 21
(reported on)Durango SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 159,000 miles
I brought it in three times to no avail. They couldn't even figure anything out. Two separate places I might add. The fourth time I replaced the radiator cap. Still no good, then I brought it in and told them to replace the thermostat and flush the radiator. I thought it worked... wrong again. Finally they found a very very small leak under the water pump. It's been fixed and there finally seems to be no more problems. We'll see
2007May 26
(reported on)Durango SLT 5.9 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
My 99 Durango SLT doesn't blow warm/hot air at all and engine the engine is constantly overheating and then after it overheats it makes a gurgling noise and sometimes spews coolant. Recently replaced radiator, water pump, radiator cap. Help please!!!!
2007Mar 18
(reported on)Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 77,000 miles
I have had this problem just recently with my 99 Durango SLT Its been about a month and a half and it wasn't blowing any warm/hot air at all. Took it to dealer and they replaced thermostat.... still no heat. Then they found my belt on water pump was loose and fixed the tension on it.. now it seems to be a hint better, at least I am getting hot (real hot!) air SOMETIMES when I accelerate ONLY. At idle, it is still lukewarm to cool. Then I took it in again and they replaced the water pump. Well, I drove it a few days and we just had snow 2 days ago, and the car doesn't heat up inside at idle, but start driving it around and it blows extremely hot... so whats going on? I have to call dealer and let them know.
2007Feb 01
(reported on)Durango SLT 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 108,000 miles
Engine thermostat shows hot, but I still have to wear gloves the entire 25-minute drive to work with the heat on as high as it goes.
2007Jan 31
(reported on)Durango SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 67,462 miles
it has been super cold in Denver the last month and lots of snow. it sucks that you can't be warm in your own f!!!en car!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006Dec 28
(reported on)Durango XLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
The mechanic at the time was able to fix the problem by flushing the heater core. There was a lot of debris in it, and that took care of it. I now have the problem again, about 11 months later, and will be taking it back to see if that's what it needs again. On the bright side, it was a relatively cheap fix...$38.54. I have been told replacing the thermostat may also take care of the problem.
2006Dec 06
(reported on)Durango 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
I don't really now what the heck is going on. The heater quit and the temperature gauge is showing hot.
2006Dec 19
(reported on)Durango ES V8
- Automatic transmission
- 106,000 miles
No heat at all in this car now. We cannot take it to the mountains as it was bought for due to very low temperatures at this time of year. Early mornings are very bad and we cannot transport children in the cold.!!!!
2006Dec 02
(reported on)Durango 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
heater will not get hot just get warm
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2006Jan 06
Durango SLT 5.2L
I installed a new water pump,thermostat and bypass hose and the problem
persisted.flushed out the heater core and that solved the problem for one season.
Now it,s looking like i have to do it again.I did save alot of cash by doing the work
myself.
zcap
Eddystone, PA, USA
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