8.3
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$403.00
Average Mileage:
69,333 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace the condenser fan (2 reports)
- replace entire a/c fan housing just for blend door (1 reports)
- replace thermostat, replace a/c motor, replace fan clutch (1 reports)
- replace-blower harness/key tumbler/switch (1 reports)
- they have to replace complete system inside vehicle (1 reports)
AC / heater problem
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2009Jun 10
Ram 1500 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
COMPLAINT #3! Not the last one! Approximately 3 months ago, my A/C air volume decreased significantly. I would try to adjust the a/c knob but would get very little volume at the highest setting. I have not had the time or money to put the truck in the shop again. I tore into the a/c motor under the passenger side dash to find my blend door lying over the orifice from the the fan completely obstructing the flow. I finagled it through the opening to find the hinge completely shattered! How does this happen?! Seriously! So now I have to tear apart the ENTIRE dash (Which recently cracked in 4 major places- previously reported!) to replace the ENTIRE housing! Just for the blend door. They have to make their money somewhere I guess! Going without A/C for around 3 months in the 100s degree heat is a "B" word!
2009Jun 10
Ram 1500 1500 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
Had to replace the A/C Condenser fan @ 64k miles. Noticed the air temperature starting to get hot when the truck sat at idle and also the air that was blowing felt humid. Replaced the fan and it was back to normal.
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2008Nov 05
Ram 1500 4x4 Off Road 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
This is going in for the 5th time. Dealing with Chrysler Customer Service in the U.S. was fine. Had the problem repaired at no cost 4 times. Now the 5th time, and you get the reps overseas. Send a letter to Chrysler , stand your ground. It will be fixed for the 5th time, I won't pay a dime, and they can continue to fix this as long as I own it.
2008Jun 15
Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
Truck running hot in stop and go traffic in early spring weather. A/C would not work. Had thermostat & A/C motor replaced. Everything OK until hot weather struck, then running hot to the point of overheating in hot weather in stop and go traffic. Had fan clutch replaced. Problem solved. Also noticed a "surging" sound in the engine when truck was idling. Fan clutch replacement also cured this disease.
2006Oct 13
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT
- 40,000 miles
For an inexperienced person it could be dangerous, especially in the winter time. The heater blower just stops working, allowing the windshield to freeze up. The problem is in the steering column (switch /key tumbler).
THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL....... IT IS DANGEROUS IN WINTER FOR AN UNSUSPECTING PERSON.
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2008May 13
Ram 1500 SLT V8
Noticed that air condition worked fine while truck was moving. When I was at a stop (red light, train, drive through window, etc.) the truck would begin to give warm air from vents. This was a real pain, in Texas summer weather (Feb - Nov!). Turned out the condenser fan burned out and needed to be replaced. Found replacement at junk yard for $85 and labor ran me $200.
dannytx
Kingsville, TX, USA
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