I just bought a 2022 Ram 2500 in January of this year. I can assure you Ram has not fixed this problem. Otherwise I wouldn't be searching for this problem on CZcams.
2019 Ram 3500....same problem......a/c works good if temps below 80° and cloudy....glass doesn't seem to have good uv protection......I have a 2006 gmc 1500 160,000 mi. and a/c will freeze you out.....also noticed glass has very good uv protection....I wear auto tinting glasses and they won't darken even in bright sun.....set them on dash once and got a little tint....that said Ram definitely has a/c problem....have appointment 9/14/2021.....we'll see what they say
I had the same issue on my 2019 1500 Limited. I could not get the temperature below 52 degrees on the diver's side until I installed the ball valve on the heater core line. Now I get 42.6 degrees out of the driver's vent. The passenger vent was always okay, about 44 degrees. Before I did this, I took the truck to two different dealers and complained. One of them pulled the gas out of the system and recharged it to factory specs. It really didn't help because the real root of the problem is the heat from the heater core is infiltrating the duct for the A/C. Once the heat is removed from the equation, it works as one would expect. The other dealer said it was normal so go away. The other thing I noticed at the dealerships, is they act like I was the first one to complain about the A/C. They had not heard of any other problems with the A/C in other trucks. Rule number one, dealers lie.
My ram temp sucks and I took it to CDJR multiple times and they continue to show/tell me everything is within the parameters. This is the only and most disappointing thing about my truck
I just purchased a 2020 Dodge Ram 1500. My trucks has no more than 200 miles on it. All those miles I have driven have been to the dealership to complain about my A/C unit. I've followed up with the manufacturer as well to submit my case. The first time I went they said it was blowing as it should. Basically stating they did all the test necessary. I drove the truck down the road about 10 min and almost had a heat stroke. I returned the truck immediately. They did another test on the truck. Which is a test they should've done the first time ... a A/C test whoaaaaaaaaa. The truck FAILED the A/C. (Comes back to get truck again after they supposedly fix it) Truck's A/C still sucks. It's like you must have the vent directly on you to feel anything. For myself I do not ride with the A/C directly on me. Even though air is moving on my left and right the cabin is still hot. I've tested this A/C in the middle of Augusta, GA heat and at night time. Same thing happens. Sorry for the lengthy review.
Your not alone brother, I traded in a 2018 Ram 2500 for a 2019 Ram 1500 and the AC is horrible, 59 deg at the drivers vent at idle with 90 deg outside temps. My 18 would freeze me out, they did something to mess up the AC in these 5th gens!
I spent 90k on a Ram 3500 2019 and I've finally fixed the sub par A/C in it. It's soooo simple. Just roll the window down lol. All jokes aside it's a kick in the nuts to pay nearly 6figures for a vehicle and the a/c is no better than what is in my 6yrold Lil girls barbie jeep!! I love my Ram yet that is a 100% fail!
Though I would give you an update. As I have stated I purchased a 2019 RAM HD Limited. The AC was not acceptable during the summer heat. Dealer checked it twice, reached out to Rod Romain Chief Engineer of RAM HD he responded and flew an engineer down to look at my truck. After a week I had a conference call with the Engineer and Dealer and they said it was working as designed. I told them I would not keep the truck they said ok. They were polite and I appreciated all RAM did especially to Rod Romain who was very responsive. As a result I sold the truck and recovered as much as I could. Well to continue...A week later RAM engineering contacted the dealer/me and said "We realize there is a problem with the AC we have a new part and firmware we want to install. It was not a documented part number I assume it will be. I told them I had already sold the truck and Rod personally apologized again I did appreciate his support. I don't know if this part and firmware will actually fix the AC but it show progress and maybe it will help. Thought you might want to know you may be able to reference this to help. By the way we went and test drove the GMC HD and you are right the AC in 5 min on a hot day was ice cold and the ride was very comfortable. I still think the RAM truck is great but will probably get one of the GMCs.
Thank you so much for the update. I may reach out to my dealer and see if they've heard about any updates. On a side note, I went and looked at some GMC HDs today as well. The 2500s have a lot of payload compared to the ram. The 2500 SLT I looked at had almost 3200lbs of payload.
@@whateverfits1978 Did you ever figure out if there was an update for the A/C? I recently went to the dealer, they didn't bring up any update on this. I brought this up to my brother in law and he works at Chrysler dealership and he didn't hear anything about an A/C update. They stated they would do a refrigerant vacuum and refill, I told him being an HVAC before that wouldn't do anything to solve the issue. It's either the flap door not closing fully or they needed a valve to stop the high flow from the heater core. I did add some freon to my truck and it did get a little bit cooler, made sure I was within range (Pressure) according the temps outside when I filled it. Regardless, they need a resolution so if you got any update. I sure will appreciate it!
@@joe2bear Nothing has changed with my situation. Dealer still says it's in spec. I've kind of just left it alone since it's getting colder. I hope when water weather rolls around that FCA will have acknowledged the problem and offered a fix for it.
@@joe2bear I have the 2019 1500 and I put a ball valve in the heater hose line so I can close it in the summer. The A/C works much better. In 78 degree outside temperature, it took the temp from 51 degrees to 42.4 degrees. Little worried about letting Ram see the mod due to warranty concerns. At least I can drive the truck in the summer now. Clamp the line with the Harbor Freight clamp and watch it improve.
@@stevel.5737 There has been a bypass on the Cummins that a few have done. However, I wouldn't recommend it on the Cummins. If you trace the heater line, it goes back into the engine. Not sure what purpose it serves but I wouldn't risk taking coolant out of the engine. I believe that Hemi trick works, but still haven't had any concrete proof doing this on the Cummins wouldn't cause issues later down the line.
It's all the new RAM's. I've had 2 19's built 6 months apart and both have had the exact same sub par AC performance. RAM's answer, so far, has been to indicate the trucks are within specs, the specs they made up. So far, everyone but ram seems to agree that there's a problem.
Hey Same here The truck is within spec. But I was adjusting the controls and got it to blow colder. It might just be that blend door to close heater cores heat gets stuck and doesn’t fully close. The door actuator might need adjustment.
We just got 2022 1500 ram classic for work. 46 miles on the dash when I took possession of mines. The ac does not preform well at all. Most of my coworkers are saying the same thing. It was 93 yesterday and it just wouldn’t get cold. Max ac doesn’t do anything different then normal mode🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ my 19’ was colder and the 18’ in the fleet had the coldest ac ……
Mines the same way it’s actually cooler to just roll the windows down some days which is sad especially being in tx, bought the truck with 40 miles on it but this lack of a/c has me second guessing if this was a good idea
I have had the same issues with my 21 mega cab, I removed the freon and found that it had 2.29 lbs in the system I charged it with what was on the tag (1.31 lbs) and it made difference
92 today i measured the air temp on my ram vent with all ac setting to cold as you can set. Lowest i could get is 60 so cab temp wouldnt go below 86. if i turned off recirculate the vent air temp would rise above 70. Checked my sons chevy and wifes honda same time vent air temped at 39-40 in 5 min. My new truck is now at the dealer and i have a ram case number after contacting ram and rep who talked with the service rep. The rep agreed those temps were not acceptable. I told then if they cant get those temps down to the 40 level im returning the truck and will file a lemon law against them. i really do like the truck everything else is amazing but this is a deal breaker.
Brand new 2021 Ram 2500 has same problem. In shop 2nd time now for 2 weeks. Vent temp was 74.2 when I took it in. In Arizona Summer at 115 that's not gonna do. Parts ordered but no idea when they will be in. 2000 miles on this truck and already replaced fan clutch and now this.
I have a 2018 Ram 1500 5.7l hemi. My a/c is cold and I usually don't need it blowing more than medium on max a/c in 100 degree heat. However, my wife's Chevy Traverse blows icicles by comparison. On summer road trips in Southern California and Nevada, the first or second notch is usually plenty and I have to move the vent to where it is not blowing directly on me.
I have a 2019 1500 classic when I first bought it 45 degree air. 90 today here in TX still hitting 45 at vent. There is a loss over time through hoses they say 10% a year also.
My 2019 3500 ram dose the same thing. It won't cool below 60 degrees. The passenger side is 10 degrees cool than the driver's side. They can't find anything wrong with it. Ram told me that there rule if thumb is 100 degrees outside 70 degrees inside the best it will get. Thats a bunch of bull I think?
For those of you following, here's the latest update from Ram: Hi all, we wanted to touch base to provide an update on this matter. We have been advised that a campaign will be launched in relation to this concern during Q4 of 2020. With that, we will be sure to post out here as soon as we are provided more information. Thank you all for your continued patience!
Just got a Ram 2500 power wagon 3 weeks ago after swopping it for my Range Rover and the Air con isn’t half as good , put it on low now way is it low even after a couple of hours drive , I love everything about it apart from AC as I live in Vegas , we’re cooking ....
I have bought new and traded in ram 3500 trucks 2004-2006-2011-2015-2019 Laramie /limited trucks. I was original and only owner of these trucks. Like you say the 2019 air conditioner temp is not as cold out of the vent,I felt that the day I purchased it on the lot. So to remain cool enough on a 90 degree F day I have to run it at full fan speed on recycle vent while shopping in town. What do the engineer / designers think ? Ohh maybe the driver/ passengers/babies/children will get hypothermia if we have it too cold!!! Or maybe it’s some other green philosophy. One thing is it is using 134a refrigerant still like the previous models. Dealer feedback was that it is not known that there is any issue with it. One thing I do own some heavy equipment 2006/2011 and on two of the excavators the coolest settings are at 60 degrees F instead of low max ,these also not really cold on hot days with it on cab recycle. Windows closed ,These I also had bought new and original owner and they are at the proper refrigerant amount using r134a . Like the wise old farmers say “ if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” I wish these people would keep this in mind with this constant upgrade mentality of course innovation is good if tempered with common sense.👽
RAM knows about this problem, but dealership employees have been fed talking points suggesting that it's working as designed. I've visited several dealerships, and the wording is uncanny. ...Can't adequately express how frustrating this is. I've driven several Dodge Rams, and the newest (2019 Limited) doesn't get cold. Shaking my head (and fist)!!
My 2019 Cummins 2500 has the same problem but mine seems to fluctuate if I turn AC to low and then back up it is cooler but starts warming up but even on low it is definitely not cold
same problem goin to dealer to have them check it.. while I get oil changed.. hionestly this one little thing the AC...makes me want a different truck....I didn't spend 63k to sweat my butt off while ac is full blast
i just bought a ram rebel havent even had it for a month. and the AC is not normal! its strong but not cold or reasonably cold at all. i wish theyd fix this issue
2020 Ram 1500 with Ecodiesel. Exact same issue! Ac is marginal at best. Good comparison on temperatures. Ram has a engineering flaw. I have had my truck back into the dealer 2 times and they say nothing is wrong. I have filed a formal complaint with Ram.
We have been renting 2019 Ford F-250's with a Powerstroke diesel and 2019 Dodge Ram 2500's with the Cummins Diesel engine from Enterprise this spring, summer and fall to tow our travel trailer. The Fords have been much cooler by far. I love everything about the Ram except the AC. We thought it was the truck we rented. But as we tried others, it did the same thing. If we are traveling some place mild or cool, we ask for a Ram. But if we go some place hot, we will opt for a Ford every time. We eventually will buy a truck, but if Dodge doesn't figure this out, no way am I going that direction.
I was literally about to trade in my 2015 wrangler for a 2020 ram 1500, today I was going to sign paperwork and accept the lease deal o was given yesterday. After reading about all the problems with the AC I am about to walk away. I originally wanted a gladiator but at my height decided to go with the ram and I read on the gladiator/wrangler JL forums that the ac systems blow warm air due to a blend door not shutting fully. It’s probably the same part they use in the Rams since A lot of the interior controls and interfaces are all used throughout. Brisket products.
Wow I love the design of your house! What are your thoughts on the ram now that you've had it awhile? I've got a 2016 Sierra 2500 gasser and need to move to diesel. I'm torn between GMC and ram. Did you ever get the ac fixed and have you had any other issues? Notice any bugs in the new Sierra redesign?
Thanks! I am going to do a video as soon as the weather gets a little nicer here about my thoughts on the truck. 13k miles so far. Long story short other than a few quality issues that the dealer fixed, the AC is my only concern. Since it has been cold, it's not as noticeable. One thing I have noticed about the GM design is wind noise. I don't think it is as aerodynamic as the RAM. At 70, there seems to bee a lot more wind noise in the GMC vs. the Ram and that's comparing a 1500 gmc to a 3500 ram which sites way higher. My biggest complaint about the GMC is the way the fender flares and built in bed steps look. They look cheap. If you get them painted they look pretty good, but for $80k, I shouldn't have to paint them. I honestly think the GM has a rougher ride. I test drove a 2500 and it rode way rougher than my ram dually. Granted, they had the tire pressure cranked up at the dealer, but even the GMC 1500's ride isn't much better than my 3500 and no where near a ram 1500. I'll try to add some more info in an upcoming video.
Hi. Thanks for the video. Kept thinking it was just me until I put thermometer in vents to verify and found ac blowing 55 to 60 degrees. I live in phoenix and this air conditioning will not do the job. Kids were baking in back seat this summer. I have owned 25 different vehicles and this truck has the worst ac of any including some that had over 150k miles on them. I also took mine to dealer and got the "working within specifications " response. When people ask me about the new Ram I tell them to buy another brand due to this issue. This truck has only 2500 miles now and wish I could give it back. Anyone have luck with Ram cares? How can I also file a complaint?
I used Ram Cares. Once the dealer sats it's within specs, that's all they can do. I think contacting FCA directly would help with the complaint part. If they get enough of us complaining, maybe they'll get a resolution.
I have a 2019 Ram 3500 single wheel and I agree the air is not very cold coming out of the vents. I’m sorry I have no way to test other than it just doesn’t feel cold to me when it’s hot and on a side note I just noticed my voltage meter is moving back and forth when it’s running it’s not going low but it’s moving from about halfway to about a quarter so I don’t know if you have had any issues like that but I’m running the 6.4 L Hemi thanks
My new 2919 2500 limited acts the same way I have multiple contacts with RAM they opened a case number and showed empathy but im not confident ram will see it as a design choice limitation. but we will see. lm going to collect some temp data over the next week and compare to my chevy and honda but i can tell you now they blow the ram away no pun intended
Took mine to the dealer today. they didn't seem really interested, but said they would look at it. They said " it's hot out". I agreed, but if other vehicles can blow cold, mine should too.
Mine is the same way passenger side is 10 degrees cooler than the drivers side. Wont cool pass 65 degrees. Was told that was normal, I think ram is full of shit.
Ram told me that there rule of thumb is if its 100 degrees outside 70 degrees inside is the best it will get. My 2008 mega cab with 140k miles on it will could down to 38 degrees.
60 degrees isn't that great. Mine is also at 60 degrees on a 90 degree day. So I asked the guy at the dealer, and he said 60 degrees is about the norm on the 2019. Don't know what to do about that.
No, I never could get my local dealer to do the TSB. They alleged there was no problem with my AC. Recently sold the truck and bought another Gladiator. It blows way colder. Maybe it was just the way the Ram system functioned. It would get cold enough eventually, but just not quickly.
Perfect time for an update! I am actually in Florida this week. It’s been in then mid 80s to low 90s. The truck is staying cool enough. There’s been no change or updates to the truck. It doesn’t blow as cold as I like but after running on max ac with the fan all the way up, I had to turn the fan speed down after about 15 minutes. This was after the truck had sat outside all day in the sun. So, it gets cold enough eventually. It honestly feels like it is doing better than when I made this video, but it’s still not great.Based on what I’ve read on forums, it doesn’t appear that Ram is acknowledging a problem. So, there doesn’t appear to be a fix in the works. So, it’s either deal with it or get another truck.
@@whateverfits1978 Yeah, in Texas and today is 97, pretty sure sth wrong with AC, I have an 2017 RAM 1500, the lowest made me freeze. 35oo just feel it cool, but not enough.
Check out Eddie's life on CZcams he has the same issues on his 19' My 02 S-10 blows the ac like that GM you tested the way it should be. Good luck keep up the great content!
Did anyone get this problem fixed with the ac yet ?? my 2017 ram 5500 blows way colder picked up and Brand new 2020 ram 5500 yesterday and sweated all the way home 0 miles on truck I'm sure there going to tell me its fine but its way off my 2017 5500 black truck in Florida will freeze you out on 2nd ac speed the 20 full blast isn't even cool hope ram or someone fca will address this has anyone had it fixed or resolved? 5/31/2020
@@whateverfits1978 I just crawled under my 2020 5500 cab and chassis and watched the ac clutch compressor kick in and out 10 times in 3 mins maybe low on Freon ? compressor keeps turning but clutch on front is going in and out the compressor is sweating and dripping water as its doing this I wonder if others is doing this the lowest vent reading I get is 59 coming out
Can someone post the link to the bypass valve or whatever cheap fix for this is some valve that stops heat coming from the heater core I keep seeing online is there a link to this fix by chance?
It is not just you. My 2019 ram bighorn can not get the cab to a comfy temperature at idle or constant driving below 30MPH in outside temps higher then 80. My dealer said my AC was under charged and said it was fine. It was and is not fine. It is uncomfortable to drive in city. I call it bad engineering.
I just bought a 2022 Ram 2500 in January of this year. I can assure you Ram has not fixed this problem. Otherwise I wouldn't be searching for this problem on CZcams.
2019 Ram 3500....same problem......a/c works good if temps below 80° and cloudy....glass doesn't seem to have good uv protection......I have a 2006 gmc 1500 160,000 mi. and a/c will freeze you out.....also noticed glass has very good uv protection....I wear auto tinting glasses and they won't darken even in bright sun.....set them on dash once and got a little tint....that said Ram definitely has a/c problem....have appointment 9/14/2021.....we'll see what they say
I had the same issue on my 2019 1500 Limited. I could not get the temperature below 52 degrees on the diver's side until I installed the ball valve on the heater core line. Now I get 42.6 degrees out of the driver's vent. The passenger vent was always okay, about 44 degrees. Before I did this, I took the truck to two different dealers and complained. One of them pulled the gas out of the system and recharged it to factory specs. It really didn't help because the real root of the problem is the heat from the heater core is infiltrating the duct for the A/C. Once the heat is removed from the equation, it works as one would expect. The other dealer said it was normal so go away. The other thing I noticed at the dealerships, is they act like I was the first one to complain about the A/C. They had not heard of any other problems with the A/C in other trucks. Rule number one, dealers lie.
My ram temp sucks and I took it to CDJR multiple times and they continue to show/tell me everything is within the parameters. This is the only and most disappointing thing about my truck
I just purchased a 2020 Dodge Ram 1500. My trucks has no more than 200 miles on it. All those miles I have driven have been to the dealership to complain about my A/C unit. I've followed up with the manufacturer as well to submit my case. The first time I went they said it was blowing as it should. Basically stating they did all the test necessary. I drove the truck down the road about 10 min and almost had a heat stroke. I returned the truck immediately. They did another test on the truck. Which is a test they should've done the first time ... a A/C test whoaaaaaaaaa. The truck FAILED the A/C. (Comes back to get truck again after they supposedly fix it) Truck's A/C still sucks. It's like you must have the vent directly on you to feel anything. For myself I do not ride with the A/C directly on me. Even though air is moving on my left and right the cabin is still hot. I've tested this A/C in the middle of Augusta, GA heat and at night time. Same thing happens. Sorry for the lengthy review.
Same thing in AZ! Love the truck but miss my 2016 Ram AC!!
There is a tsb 24-001-20 for poor a/c cooling. For trucks built before July 2020.
Took it to the dealer for said TSB. They allege nothing is wrong with the air so they don't need to perform the TSB 😒
Your not alone brother, I traded in a 2018 Ram 2500 for a 2019 Ram 1500 and the AC is horrible, 59 deg at the drivers vent at idle with 90 deg outside temps. My 18 would freeze me out, they did something to mess up the AC in these 5th gens!
Yes, my 2017 RAM 1500 is freeze , too!
I spent 90k on a Ram 3500 2019 and I've finally fixed the sub par A/C in it. It's soooo simple. Just roll the window down lol. All jokes aside it's a kick in the nuts to pay nearly 6figures for a vehicle and the a/c is no better than what is in my 6yrold Lil girls barbie jeep!! I love my Ram yet that is a 100% fail!
I just got this truck too and pissed I didnt realize the a/c was an issue. Wish I wouldve never gotten it
Though I would give you an update. As I have stated I purchased a 2019 RAM HD Limited. The AC was not acceptable during the summer heat. Dealer checked it twice, reached out to Rod Romain Chief Engineer of RAM HD he responded and flew an engineer down to look at my truck. After a week I had a conference call with the Engineer and Dealer and they said it was working as designed. I told them I would not keep the truck they said ok. They were polite and I appreciated all RAM did especially to Rod Romain who was very responsive. As a result I sold the truck and recovered as much as I could. Well to continue...A week later RAM engineering contacted the dealer/me and said "We realize there is a problem with the AC we have a new part and firmware we want to install. It was not a documented part number I assume it will be. I told them I had already sold the truck and Rod personally apologized again I did appreciate his support. I don't know if this part and firmware will actually fix the AC but it show progress and maybe it will help. Thought you might want to know you may be able to reference this to help. By the way we went and test drove the GMC HD and you are right the AC in 5 min on a hot day was ice cold and the ride was very comfortable. I still think the RAM truck is great but will probably get one of the GMCs.
Thank you so much for the update. I may reach out to my dealer and see if they've heard about any updates. On a side note, I went and looked at some GMC HDs today as well. The 2500s have a lot of payload compared to the ram. The 2500 SLT I looked at had almost 3200lbs of payload.
@@whateverfits1978 Did you ever figure out if there was an update for the A/C?
I recently went to the dealer, they didn't bring up any update on this. I brought this up to my brother in law and he works at Chrysler dealership and he didn't hear anything about an A/C update. They stated they would do a refrigerant vacuum and refill, I told him being an HVAC before that wouldn't do anything to solve the issue. It's either the flap door not closing fully or they needed a valve to stop the high flow from the heater core. I did add some freon to my truck and it did get a little bit cooler, made sure I was within range (Pressure) according the temps outside when I filled it. Regardless, they need a resolution so if you got any update. I sure will appreciate it!
@@joe2bear Nothing has changed with my situation. Dealer still says it's in spec. I've kind of just left it alone since it's getting colder. I hope when water weather rolls around that FCA will have acknowledged the problem and offered a fix for it.
@@joe2bear I have the 2019 1500 and I put a ball valve in the heater hose line so I can close it in the summer. The A/C works much better. In 78 degree outside temperature, it took the temp from 51 degrees to 42.4 degrees. Little worried about letting Ram see the mod due to warranty concerns. At least I can drive the truck in the summer now. Clamp the line with the Harbor Freight clamp and watch it improve.
@@stevel.5737 There has been a bypass on the Cummins that a few have done. However, I wouldn't recommend it on the Cummins. If you trace the heater line, it goes back into the engine. Not sure what purpose it serves but I wouldn't risk taking coolant out of the engine. I believe that Hemi trick works, but still haven't had any concrete proof doing this on the Cummins wouldn't cause issues later down the line.
It's all the new RAM's. I've had 2 19's built 6 months apart and both have had the exact same sub par AC performance. RAM's answer, so far, has been to indicate the trucks are within specs, the specs they made up. So far, everyone but ram seems to agree that there's a problem.
Hey Same here The truck is within spec. But I was adjusting the controls and got it to blow colder. It might just be that blend door to close heater cores heat gets stuck and doesn’t fully close. The door actuator might need adjustment.
Howd you get it to blow colder? Im pissed with this new truck I got. So damn hot
Awesome video good information!
We just got 2022 1500 ram classic for work. 46 miles on the dash when I took possession of mines. The ac does not preform well at all. Most of my coworkers are saying the same thing. It was 93 yesterday and it just wouldn’t get cold. Max ac doesn’t do anything different then normal mode🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ my 19’ was colder and the 18’ in the fleet had the coldest ac ……
Mines the same way it’s actually cooler to just roll the windows down some days which is sad especially being in tx, bought the truck with 40 miles on it but this lack of a/c has me second guessing if this was a good idea
I have the same issue with my 2019 RAM 3500, but the traded-in 2017 RAM 1500 is good!
I have had the same issues with my 21 mega cab, I removed the freon and found that it had 2.29 lbs in the system I charged it with what was on the tag (1.31 lbs) and it made difference
92 today i measured the air temp on my ram vent with all ac setting to cold as you can set. Lowest i could get is 60 so cab temp wouldnt go below 86. if i turned off recirculate the vent air temp would rise above 70. Checked my sons chevy and wifes honda same time vent air temped at 39-40 in 5 min. My new truck is now at the dealer and i have a ram case number after contacting ram and rep who talked with the service rep. The rep agreed those temps were not acceptable. I told then if they cant get those temps down to the 40 level im returning the truck and will file a lemon law against them. i really do like the truck everything else is amazing but this is a deal breaker.
Mine goes to the dealer tomorrow
@@whateverfits1978 - It's been a while. Were you able to get that resolved?
@@robertgantry2118 No resolution. I'm just living with it. it eventually gets cool.
Brand new 2021 Ram 2500 has same problem. In shop 2nd time now for 2 weeks. Vent temp was 74.2 when I took it in. In Arizona Summer at 115 that's not gonna do. Parts ordered but no idea when they will be in. 2000 miles on this truck and already replaced fan clutch and now this.
I have a 2018 Ram 1500 5.7l hemi. My a/c is cold and I usually don't need it blowing more than medium on max a/c in 100 degree heat. However, my wife's Chevy Traverse blows icicles by comparison. On summer road trips in Southern California and Nevada, the first or second notch is usually plenty and I have to move the vent to where it is not blowing directly on me.
I have a 2019 1500 classic when I first bought it 45 degree air. 90 today here in TX still hitting 45 at vent. There is a loss over time through hoses they say 10% a year also.
I have a 2019 3500 and its winter time in NC and my AC is still not cold. I had an 18 2500 and the air was much colder. Time for some Warranty work.
My 2019 3500 ram dose the same thing. It won't cool below 60 degrees. The passenger side is 10 degrees cool than the driver's side. They can't find anything wrong with it. Ram told me that there rule if thumb is 100 degrees outside 70 degrees inside the best it will get. Thats a bunch of bull I think?
Did you ever get this resolved?
No, sold the truck.
For those of you following, here's the latest update from Ram:
Hi all, we wanted to touch base to provide an update on this matter. We have been advised that a campaign will be launched in relation to this concern during Q4 of 2020. With that, we will be sure to post out here as soon as we are provided more information. Thank you all for your continued patience!
Just got a Ram 2500 power wagon 3 weeks ago after swopping it for my Range Rover and the Air con isn’t half as good , put it on low now way is it low even after a couple of hours drive , I love everything about it apart from AC as I live in Vegas , we’re cooking ....
please fix your rambling mid sentence...trying to figure out what you're saying
I have bought new and traded in ram 3500 trucks 2004-2006-2011-2015-2019 Laramie /limited trucks. I was original and only owner of these trucks. Like you say the 2019 air conditioner temp is not as cold out of the vent,I felt that the day I purchased it on the lot. So to remain cool enough on a 90 degree F day I have to run it at full fan speed on recycle vent while shopping in town. What do the engineer / designers think ? Ohh maybe the driver/ passengers/babies/children will get hypothermia if we have it too cold!!! Or maybe it’s some other green philosophy. One thing is it is using 134a refrigerant still like the previous models. Dealer feedback was that it is not known that there is any issue with it. One thing I do own some heavy equipment 2006/2011 and on two of the excavators the coolest settings are at 60 degrees F instead of low max ,these also not really cold on hot days with it on cab recycle. Windows closed ,These I also had bought new and original owner and they are at the proper refrigerant amount using r134a . Like the wise old farmers say “ if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” I wish these people would keep this in mind with this constant upgrade mentality of course innovation is good if tempered with common sense.👽
Ram recently released a TSB to fix this issue. 5thgenrams.com/community/threads/a-c-performance.605/post-364641
Guess it's the new models with the problem. Glad I got the DS Classic
RAM knows about this problem, but dealership employees have been fed talking points suggesting that it's working as designed. I've visited several dealerships, and the wording is uncanny. ...Can't adequately express how frustrating this is. I've driven several Dodge Rams, and the newest (2019 Limited) doesn't get cold. Shaking my head (and fist)!!
My 2019 Cummins 2500 has the same problem but mine seems to fluctuate if I turn AC to low and then back up it is cooler but starts warming up but even on low it is definitely not cold
same problem goin to dealer to have them check it.. while I get oil changed.. hionestly this one little thing the AC...makes me want a different truck....I didn't spend 63k to sweat my butt off while ac is full blast
i just bought a ram rebel havent even had it for a month. and the AC is not normal! its strong but not cold or reasonably cold at all. i wish theyd fix this issue
2020 Ram 1500 with Ecodiesel. Exact same issue! Ac is marginal at best. Good comparison on temperatures. Ram has a engineering flaw. I have had my truck back into the dealer 2 times and they say nothing is wrong. I have filed a formal complaint with Ram.
I just got my hands on a 2020 Ram 1500. I am going to do another video on the AC performance on it.
Never tested it, but my wife and I make comments to each other about how it wasn't blowing that cold of air.. wonder why?
We have been renting 2019 Ford F-250's with a Powerstroke diesel and 2019 Dodge Ram 2500's with the Cummins Diesel engine from Enterprise this spring, summer and fall to tow our travel trailer. The Fords have been much cooler by far. I love everything about the Ram except the AC. We thought it was the truck we rented. But as we tried others, it did the same thing. If we are traveling some place mild or cool, we ask for a Ram. But if we go some place hot, we will opt for a Ford every time. We eventually will buy a truck, but if Dodge doesn't figure this out, no way am I going that direction.
I was literally about to trade in my 2015 wrangler for a 2020 ram 1500, today I was going to sign paperwork and accept the lease deal o was given yesterday. After reading about all the problems with the AC I am about to walk away.
I originally wanted a gladiator but at my height decided to go with the ram and I read on the gladiator/wrangler JL forums that the ac systems blow warm air due to a blend door not shutting fully. It’s probably the same part they use in the Rams since A lot of the interior controls and interfaces are all used throughout. Brisket products.
Wow I love the design of your house!
What are your thoughts on the ram now that you've had it awhile? I've got a 2016 Sierra 2500 gasser and need to move to diesel. I'm torn between GMC and ram. Did you ever get the ac fixed and have you had any other issues? Notice any bugs in the new Sierra redesign?
Thanks! I am going to do a video as soon as the weather gets a little nicer here about my thoughts on the truck. 13k miles so far. Long story short other than a few quality issues that the dealer fixed, the AC is my only concern. Since it has been cold, it's not as noticeable. One thing I have noticed about the GM design is wind noise. I don't think it is as aerodynamic as the RAM. At 70, there seems to bee a lot more wind noise in the GMC vs. the Ram and that's comparing a 1500 gmc to a 3500 ram which sites way higher. My biggest complaint about the GMC is the way the fender flares and built in bed steps look. They look cheap. If you get them painted they look pretty good, but for $80k, I shouldn't have to paint them. I honestly think the GM has a rougher ride. I test drove a 2500 and it rode way rougher than my ram dually. Granted, they had the tire pressure cranked up at the dealer, but even the GMC 1500's ride isn't much better than my 3500 and no where near a ram 1500. I'll try to add some more info in an upcoming video.
@@whateverfits1978 awesome I look forward to the next video. And I agree with the fender flares.
Hi. Thanks for the video. Kept thinking it was just me until I put thermometer in vents to verify and found ac blowing 55 to 60 degrees. I live in phoenix and this air conditioning will not do the job. Kids were baking in back seat this summer. I have owned 25 different vehicles and this truck has the worst ac of any including some that had over 150k miles on them. I also took mine to dealer and got the "working within specifications " response. When people ask me about the new Ram I tell them to buy another brand due to this issue. This truck has only 2500 miles now and wish I could give it back. Anyone have luck with Ram cares? How can I also file a complaint?
I used Ram Cares. Once the dealer sats it's within specs, that's all they can do. I think contacting FCA directly would help with the complaint part. If they get enough of us complaining, maybe they'll get a resolution.
Same issue and they could care less been in two shops they say that’s normal
Same thing happening to me in my 2019 1500. It's been over 100° here in New Mexico and I'm roasting. The AC is horrible.
You have a new ram or a classic?
Same issue on my 2020 ram 2500
I have a 2019 Ram 3500 single wheel and I agree the air is not very cold coming out of the vents. I’m sorry I have no way to test other than it just doesn’t feel cold to me when it’s hot and on a side note I just noticed my voltage meter is moving back and forth when it’s running it’s not going low but it’s moving from about halfway to about a quarter so I don’t know if you have had any issues like that but I’m running the 6.4 L Hemi thanks
Haven't noticed any voltage issues. Very Interesting.
My new 2919 2500 limited acts the same way I have multiple contacts with RAM they opened a case number and showed empathy but im not confident ram will see it as a design choice limitation. but we will see. lm going to collect some temp data over the next week and compare to my chevy and honda but i can tell you now they blow the ram away no pun intended
Took mine to the dealer today. they didn't seem really interested, but said they would look at it. They said " it's hot out". I agreed, but if other vehicles can blow cold, mine should too.
Mine is the same way passenger side is 10 degrees cooler than the drivers side. Wont cool pass 65 degrees. Was told that was normal, I think ram is full of shit.
Ram told me that there rule of thumb is if its 100 degrees outside 70 degrees inside is the best it will get. My 2008 mega cab with 140k miles on it will could down to 38 degrees.
60 degrees isn't that great. Mine is also at 60 degrees on a 90 degree day. So I asked the guy at the dealer, and he said 60 degrees is about the norm on the 2019. Don't know what to do about that.
People won't even ride in the back seat in AZ.
Hello Did you get issues worked out ? They have TSB out on the AC issue
No, I never could get my local dealer to do the TSB. They alleged there was no problem with my AC. Recently sold the truck and bought another Gladiator. It blows way colder. Maybe it was just the way the Ram system functioned. It would get cold enough eventually, but just not quickly.
What did you find out
2019 AC problem 🥵🥵🥵
Lmao
Any update? Summer again!
Perfect time for an update! I am actually in Florida this week. It’s been in then mid 80s to low 90s. The truck is staying cool enough. There’s been no change or updates to the truck. It doesn’t blow as cold as I like but after running on max ac with the fan all the way up, I had to turn the fan speed down after about 15 minutes. This was after the truck had sat outside all day in the sun. So, it gets cold enough eventually. It honestly feels like it is doing better than when I made this video, but it’s still not great.Based on what I’ve read on forums, it doesn’t appear that Ram is acknowledging a problem. So, there doesn’t appear to be a fix in the works. So, it’s either deal with it or get another truck.
@@whateverfits1978 Yeah, in Texas and today is 97, pretty sure sth wrong with AC, I have an 2017 RAM 1500, the lowest made me freeze. 35oo just feel it cool, but not enough.
Check out Eddie's life on CZcams he has the same issues on his 19' My 02 S-10 blows the ac like that GM you tested the way it should be. Good luck keep up the great content!
Did anyone get this problem fixed with the ac yet ?? my 2017 ram 5500 blows way colder picked up and Brand new 2020 ram 5500 yesterday and sweated all the way home 0 miles on truck I'm sure there going to tell me its fine but its way off my 2017 5500 black truck in Florida will freeze you out on 2nd ac speed the 20 full blast isn't even cool hope ram or someone fca will address this has anyone had it fixed or resolved? 5/31/2020
To my knowledge, there is not fix or even an acknowledgement of a problem.
@@whateverfits1978 I just crawled under my 2020 5500 cab and chassis and watched the ac clutch compressor kick in and out 10 times in 3 mins maybe low on Freon ? compressor keeps turning but clutch on front is going in and out the compressor is sweating and dripping water as its doing this I wonder if others is doing this the lowest vent reading I get is 59 coming out
Can someone post the link to the bypass valve or whatever cheap fix for this is some valve that stops heat coming from the heater core I keep seeing online is there a link to this fix by chance?
@@brucebentley298 Sounds like you know more than I do about AC systems. I just know mine isn't as cold as I'd like...☺️
Gmc is deffinantely a better blower mine is good and its a 2017 with 61k still ice cold
It is not just you. My 2019 ram bighorn can not get the cab to a comfy temperature at idle or constant driving below 30MPH in outside temps higher then 80. My dealer said my AC was under charged and said it was fine. It was and is not fine. It is uncomfortable to drive in city. I call it bad engineering.
try taking the cabin out drop 10 degrees in mine located behind glove box door
F 350!