Shame on you Honda. How do I find out about the class act settlement, as my a/c went out on my 2009 CRV. The guys @ the dealership tells me a rock put a hole in the condenser. Hi. Luckily Honda is stepping up and covering 90% of the cost since it is only 2k out of warranty. Time to vote with our money and let Honda suffer for the shit it has put its name and reputation on. It was 750.00 ish. However, it isnt hard to change a cabin air filter. 2011 CRV and we just had to replace the compressor and condenser, basically the whole AC due to the compressor exploding. I will be arguing with coporate on Tuesday..I wo uld call also if I were you. I have a/c problem with my pilot 2017 and no one can help me. EVEN IF YOU GAVE ME ONE. Honda needs to stand up and take responsibility for this AC issue. Terms of settlement said my car was more than a year old so payback was reduced. Honda has replaced or accounted for more than 99% of Alpha inflators, but NHTSA says it is "absolutely critical" that these remaining vehicle owners act now to protect themselves and their loved ones. Even on the other recalls, from what I am reading in the comments sectionHonda is charging costomers for these repairs as wellI thought that when it is any recall, it is free of charge?! How Do I Know If My Condenser Fails? 2003-2012 HONDA PILOT AC NOT WORKING 184,710 views Jun 27, 2015 1.3K Dislike Share Save Ednicaragua 5.72K subscribers I made this video, to help troubleshoot the ac clutch not engaging, causing. HOW? I checked online to see if there was an issue with the 2007 CRV models, come to find out, I read there is huge problem! I dont drive on any gravel roads. Also, I was even more surprised that they installed it without even telling me that they were going to do this especially since my a/c was working. A clogged or leaking condenser can also be the reason for air-conditioning not working properly on your Pilot. I have the same issue with my 2013 CR-V. We bought Pre Owned from dealership. Too badI will never again go for Honda cars. Reading everyones comments, I hope that turns out to be true. Went out its expensive! I thought having pilot will be different, but I guess Honda has some problems with their a/c. I have a 2007 crv and the air conditioner went out and I can tell you that there is no recall letter which is why no one has posted one. Good luck, people! Yesterday the dealer in St Aug suggest replacing AC condenser & relay in case the problem is caused by overheating. I paid $380 at local Honda dealership to check what is wrong with the AC and they did come back and told me thaty evaporator is leaking it will cost around $2000 which crazy my Honda civic is 2017 and had only $29760 miles and this issue comes up which is crazy Honda should cover the entire AC parts and repairs. In fact, most compressors wont even cycle on without the right amount of refrigerant pressure (this saves them from eating themselves). Note: Dirty cabin air filter mostly only leads to reduced cooling. Excluding the the newest and costliest YF1234. Can we directly call Honda if they don't approve the dealers submission? Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. If its a design flaw they should fix it! No star for Honda nor recommendation to buy. I have a problem with my air conditioning also and was never told or heard of this class action! Honda said there was no known issues and sent me on my way. Can not hear compressor running. AC compressor is bad but its not the clutch so its not part of the recall. I do not really believe that!! Problem is, as I have read on countless sites, blogs, & forums, is that the AC has called it quits! Yes, unfortunately this will most likely will happen again!! This includes the Accord and the Civic. Insufficient amount of refrigerant is still the main cause of a non-functioning AC system. I have been dealing with a air cont. Not willing to help. If you have dealt with any issues regarding your Honda Air Conditioning System,you may be eligible for a refund or replacement of your vehicle. Really? Honda knows that there is a problem but because they couldnt STEAL more money from you by allowing them to fix the compressor. My black one I paid 4,000 for add in new tires and add in parts and work I have 6 K invested in it and it runs great the 2.4 v-tech 4 banger is a hearty engine . rp812@aol.com is my email if there is another lawsuit going on. its used car value is less than the repair then donate or sell it its still a good running car and some kid will still buy it as a first ride . Do you have a contact with the number? Are they not included? I am not happy. I have 2.300 miles on the car and before they opened the hood they told me that could be whats wrong. VIN search results will return safety recalls specific to your vehicle that have not yet been completed. tried one last time before i stopped at the mechanic and it worked just FINE without any issues. When you turn on the air conditioning system in your Honda, the compressor uses high heat and high pressure to pump out refrigerant vapor. I have a 2011 Honda CR-V SE with <100,000 miles,. so we thought it was fixednope, Have a 2007 crv ac stopped working not fuse.where can I get it fixed. They did not mention a recall, but I found a recall notice from Honda dated 2012 while cleaning out files. I was charged a 140.00 diagnostic fee since the warranty didnt cover. He confirmed the AC was not working. If your Honda's AC condenser fails we suggest taking the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer. A/C does not cool when speeding more than 100kmph. Are all of the class actions on this over? Does anyone know of one for Honda accords? Is the volume of the vehicle too much for the compressor itself, which places blame on Japanese engineers? I'm feeling suckered. Immediately got cold air. Would not consider another Honda again after 25 years of loyal customer. Like they say.You can only make money either from your customers or your employees. The more people call and say were not taking this anymore the better. It is nice to know that your problem with the air conditioner has been successfully resolved. 2017 Honda Civic Coupe same issues. What say Honda USA? This is ridiculous. Would you like to save this VIN to your account for future reference? The most recently reported issues are listed below. This is definitely a design flaw and I do not understand how Honda does not do anything about it. Well Honda in Gainesville ga Milton Martin Honda said the Honda CR-V is not vin specific In others words my dad is screwed it only has 70,000 miles on it but is not covered can someone here help me???? It had 17,000 miles on it when it was determined it had a faulty AC compressor clutch and coil. Dealer has never mentioned there is a widespread problem. Told me the repair was not covered under my warranty. But I dont know anything (much) about cars. But the broken AC will not hurt any body so they dont care . It was funny the next day the dealer called me and I got in right away . 2008 CRV air conditioner stopped working in June 2017, now blowing hot air, sounds like we missed the class action suit! Check your vehicle for recalls here. I hope since you are so close to where I am, If you have any answersmy email jalen_leach98@yahoo.com Thanks. After earning his mechanical engineering degree, John completed a marketing program at Northeastern University and worked with automotive component manufacturers, in the semiconductor industry, and in biotech. HONDA, HONDA, HONDA CRV IS A P.O.S FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK. Not covered under warranty so costing me $612. Today my Mexican CR-V 2008 Honda AC compressor blew up. I have owned four Hondas over the past twenty years and have NEVER had any mechanical failures! Unfortunately, this procedure does not allow you to get into the deeper layers of the filter. I mentioned about the ongoing lawsuits on AC issues with 2016+ civics. Anyone have any luck with a claim for this generation of vehicle? Paul. I dont have the extra money to spend $1600.00- $1800.00 for something that should be fixed under a recall. This is the fourth time my A/C broke! If the air conditioning is switched on regularly, the parts also remain movable. Something needs to be done because it happens way too much. good luck everyone and wish me luck as if its worth fixing ill be on my back with Jack stands deployed changing it out ! Took it to Honda to see if my warranty was still good but because I exceeded the miles they wont fix it unless I pay out of pocket for it ($1400). Is their any update on this as of now? Honda wont touch the air conditioner because of replaced condenser. My AC did not cool and feel the way AC should feel in a 2015 vehicle. If you dial the international transport insurance there are many factors that should be considered by which the insurer for the insurer is to be taken. but to no avail. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. if the air conditioning or the heater on the 2010 honda pilot is not working, then either the fan is not getting power, or the control motor is broken. I would like to find out if or when am I supposed to receive any compensation for the out-of-pockets expenses I incurred for the new condensor I had to replace. Use your VIN or plate to find out. Very expensive repair job. Meantime, when I read your comment, I thought I would ask you if you still have that recall notice, could I please get a copy of it.? The 2016 Honda Pilot has 5 problems reported for a/c not working properly. Faulty compressor. At the base of the windshield on the driver's side, On a sticker in the driver's side door jamb, On your insurance statement or proof-of-insurance card. Hi I just read in your post that you are working on another class action (back in May). Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Why the lawyers cant even make Honda take some responsibility ? I figured it was condenser again but they said it was evaporator coil and isn't covered by AC extended warranty. I have a 2019 civic with the ac condenser out as well. Instead of changing it directly, it is often recommended to first clean the pollen filter. The AC compressor went up. It blows hot air and I see that there was a Technical Service Bulletin that went out in 2012-2014 for owners to know about as a repair for this issue. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Before the dealership even enters me into the system for record keeping, a mechanic comes out with his thermometer, runs the AC, and confirms my suspicions that the system isnt cooling as it should. I have watch A/C compressor replacement videos and the sub frame of the car has to be dropped to get to the compressor its on the bottom of the motor hung off the block . Yet, the compressor wont even kick on for the ac to engage. If these fail, the entire system would need to be replaced (compressor, hoses, etc.) If your pulley bearing goes you will burn the belt and get stuck when it breaks off and you over heat and loose oil pressure . 3 yr warranty expired. Honda says ~$2,000 to replace it. And this time the Honda dealership is quoting $1,500.00 in labor, and if the parts cost the same and are also re-engineered and may or may not even include the road screen (did not see one listed on the first repair), then its looking a lot like $2,500.00 at the very least this time around. Here we go again. What about the air compressors on 2012 CR-Vs? If you live in the south, it is a must that you have AC, especially now that modern cars are not made to really roll around with the windows down all the time like in the 50s. 2004 Honda CRV After receiving a recall notice for both front airbags, I called the information line and was lead to believe the air conditioning issue was on recall as well, however, when I went to the dealership, I was told there was no recall for my VIN# and quoted $3200 to repair Compressor and Condenser. F them, or rather let it F itself at your next purchase. I had bought a 2003 honda CRV about 7 months ago. In 2011 I could still drive the car just without air of courseNow 10-2015 it is melting the serpentine beltI replaced the serpentine belt (not knowing what the issue really is) The compressor overheats & the design of the Honda it is to close & no protection, not only from road debris that damages the air conditioning systemso once the system is damaged or faulty it causes damage to the car its self. Not sure if anyone will read this but my 2016 Honda Accord EX-L was damaged by a quote ROCK that went through the front end of my car and punched a hole in the compressor. AC should not go in 5 years. I will not buy another HONDA car any more. The only thing we can do is get another class action suit going I am working on hat now. We have a pilot, and have had two civics in the past. This go around I was coming home from a trip & it melted the serpetine beltso as it stands now, dont know yet if it has damaged engine etc..bc the serpentine belt controls EVERYTHING cooling system, alternator, etcI am in desperate need to find out if there is any help for any of us! I am furious as well. Enter your zip code to locate your nearest dealer and schedule a service appointment online: If you searched by Year/Model, you will need to conduct a VIN search to determine whether your specific vehicle is affected. We are in the process of having our compressor and condensor replaced right now! AC is not working on my 2008 Honda CRV. Mechanic said it's the evaporator core, $1250 to fix. And have refused to return unless they can guarantee I wont have to pay out-of-pocket again. Just had to have my 2011 Honda Civics condenser replaced today. Honda said they would pay (according to the service manager) half of the compressor failure. I dont know about others, but that is the main reason I purchased a Honda supposed longevity of the brand but so far, not standing behind a known major system failure, is not winning me over for purchasing another Honda. If your Honda Pilot isnt keeping you cool, weve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. Furious. Guessing that is not in lawsuit, 2011 crv air is only working sporadically. My 2007 did the same thing this summer. The jerk at the Honda dealership where I purchased my vehicle got a huge attitude with me when I dropped it off claiming they arent even supposed to look at it for me with out charging me. Any class action suits on this ? That was about 4 years ago and guess what, the replaced air conditioner is now not working. Because theyre forced to by a judge. I was encouraged to trade vehicle in as I have a near-new condition vehicle with low miles. Find your nearest Honda dealer. So..I have to pay for them to check on what the problem could be, even if I have a warranty and the problem could be something I didnt cause????? Compressor itself has now failed..not sure about condenser. I saw no recall notice for an air conditioner/compressor but may have missed it. I have 2006 and I just pay $3200 for somethin that will go bad again? Do I still have a chance to file a claim? 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