**This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
Dodge Durango AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

8.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

42,050 miles

Number of complaints:

4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)

Helpful Websites About 2003 Dodge Durango A/C does not work consistently

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

problem #4

2007Jul 10

(reported on)

Durango R/T 360

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles

a/c blows cold at first start up. after veh shut off and restarted say 2 hours later after church, it wont get as cold. air blows warmer air. Dealer charged nearly 200.00 to tell me no leaks and they couldn't find a problem. I still have same problem. during a subsequent startup, the air compressor output line doesn't get that cold. question if these have junk compressors... vehicle has only 44k miles. Evaporator is working. I don't hear the compressor click ever--I hear it making noise and cooling the line but no cycle clicking. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks,....... Jeff

Jeff M.

Winsted, MN, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #3

2007Aug 28

(reported on)

Durango 4DR 4WD V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles

The air conditioning is horrible. We have a new baby in the house and literally no air makes it to the second row of seating. We are thinking of getting rid of the car just because of the air conditioner. I have take it to two different dearlerships and after charging me $500 they told me nothing was wrong with my system and that it just wasn't a great year for the air conditioning on the 2003! I am desperate. Love the car, bu need air conditioning! It blows, but not very strong, and the air is barely cool. It takes a good 20 minutes of driving just to get the car a little cool!

Liz C.

Tampa, FL, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #2

2006Jul 19

(reported on)

Durango SXT

  • 66,000 miles

My a/c didn't feel like it was producing the cold air that was normally putting out so I added 1 can of R134a just in case and directly after that the a/c has put out nothing but hot air. The compressor will kick on for about 3-5 sec but once it kicks off the air is "HOT" again. I have read in some other forums that Dodge has a program that they can input into the "brain" of the car to tell it to correct itself, however I have not confirmed this, if anyone knows please pass it on. Could it possible be overcharged, I am heading to a mechanic today to have the pressure checked, etc... will forward any new info.

TRACY A.

Crystal Beach, TX, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #1

2005Sep 11

(reported on)

Durango SXT 4x4

  • 28,200 miles

The air conditioning in my vehicle has been operating erratically for the past several months. When the AC is switched on, and the compressor cycles on, the system blows ice cold air. As soon as the compressor cycles off, the air immediately blows warm (even though the AC is still switched on). When the compressor cycles on again, the air becomes cold almost immediately. The selling dealer looked at the system initially over a year ago and said it was functioning normally. The vehicle is going in again tomorrow, to another dealer, to be looked at again. I have read this is a common problem with DaimlerChrysler products. My AC is reaching the point where it DOESN'T work now more than it actually does.

ryster

Gilbertsville, PA, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint

We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your AC / heater problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.