RAM Truck AC Issues ?

Vaquero · Jul 10, 2019

2015
Ram 1500
122,000 miles
No AC issues to report
101°f today

WilliamBos · Jul 10, 2019

The cab in my 17 Ram Hemi cooled off fast in the winter, shut the fan off and temps dropped fast, cab felt drafty too. The AC did not cool off as well on nasty hot days - compared to many GM trucks that I have owned, the Rams were not as good at cooling or heating.

The 6.4 Hemi is a gas guzzler, if you want to stay gas, look at an F250 6.2 gas, way better on fuel compared to the Hemi.

Test a new GM HD with the new 6.6 Gasser and 10 speed auto too.

oosik · Jul 10, 2019

My new 2018 Ram Power Wagon( "the" Taco Wagon) sits out in the hot sun all day. By the time I get to my outer gate - the far end of my mile long driveway - it's blowing Arctic air. I've owned many vehicles with AC. BY FAR - this has the strongest AC system of those I've owned. Even those few days that have hit 90F - when I get thru the outer gate - I have to turn the AC down. Otherwise - that Arctic air has made the bursitis in my left shoulder act up.

BTW - the PW has a 6.4 Hemi. I've got 4750 miles on it now. The digital dash display says the overall mpg for the 4750 - - 18.1 mpg. I'm pleased.

But - I sure didn't by the Power Wagon because it would get good mileage - I bought it because it's a fun vehicle. AND - BOY - am I having fun.

wmonroe · Jul 11, 2019

I have a 2017 ram 3500 and have experienced no issues with heating or cooling. One thing I think some people forget is to change the cabin air filter. If that is clogged it will not flow much air through the vents.

bdog · Jul 11, 2019

I have a 19 Ram 1500 and a 19 F-250. The AC definitely works better in the Ford but is adequate in the Ram. We have had many 100+ degree days this year.

oosik · Jul 12, 2019

I've been in Texas - Houston & then Galveston. Didn't mind the heat so much - but the humidity along with the heat. That's why I choose to live in the PNW. I can certainly see where Texas is a challenge to any AC system. Man - is it ever nice here in the AM. No AC running, thumping or roaring. Outside it's 62F and low humidity. It's 8AM here.

lamarbur · Jul 12, 2019

I have a 19 ram 1500 and have no issues with the HVAC system

Oaktree · Jul 13, 2019

Haoleguy said:
It reminds her of the horrible seats when my mom donated her lightly used Plymouth Duster to us years ago.

What was so bad about the seats? I had a Duster back in the 70s and I thought the seats were fine.
I miss bench seats, modern sedans with buckets and the huge consoles they put in today make a car feel very claustrophobic.

dodge man · Jul 14, 2019

We have two 2017 Ram 1500 trucks at work, AC works fine.

Haoleguy · Jul 14, 2019

Oaktree said:
What was so bad about the seats? I had a Duster back in the 70s and I thought the seats were fine.
I miss bench seats, modern sedans with buckets and the huge consoles they put in today make a car feel very claustrophobic.

These were vinyl buckets seats that seemed to be formed to a 5'8" to 6'3" body types and there was no adjustability. My spouse is 5'2" and not the right fit for the seats. After driving the vehicle on a circuitous route from SoCal to CT over 6 weeks she was giving me some serious "stink eye". Modern sedans mostly seem like sardine cans to me.