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Honda CR-V AC Compressor Problems

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#1332 of 2168 2004 Honda CRV Air Conditioner by moneypit6

Sep 10, 2009 (8:06 pm)

74,500 miles. About 2 weeks ago paid over $500 to have the front O2 sensor replaced at the dealer. Today A/C bit the dust. Don't know exactly what the problem is but will find out tomorrow and the cost. I cannot believe all the problems with the A/C in these vehicles. Had I known, would have never purchased one. Am most disappointed. Will post later the details but from the sound it made I am concerned. It is hot in Texas in the summer.

#1333 of 2168 Re: Honda CR-V AC Blue Death. [jo27] by moneypit6

Sep 10, 2009 (8:08 pm)

Replying to: jo27 (Sep 09, 2009 6:29 pm)
Can you give me any info on the class action suit. A/C blew up today in my 2004 Honda CRV. Have only 74,500 miles on it. Garage kept, oil changes and maintenance as required. Never saw this coming.

#1334 of 2168 Re: Compressors replaced / then how is it running?? sluggish? [jo27] by moneypit6

Sep 10, 2009 (8:16 pm)

Replying to: jo27 (Aug 21, 2009 3:41 pm)
Today, 2004 Honda CRV A/C went out. Don't know the cost to repair yet. 74,500 miles, kept in the garage, oil changes and maintenance done regularly. Had o2 sensor replaced about 2 weeks ago at a cost of over $500.00. Once I get it back fixed there will be a 'FOR SALE" sign on it immediatley. Will do a little more homework next time I purchase a new car and I can tell you it WILL NOT be a Honda.

#1335 of 2168 Re: Compressors replaced / then how is it running?? sluggish? [jo27] by kittygirl

Sep 10, 2009 (8:56 pm)

Replying to: jo27 (Sep 04, 2009 7:56 pm)
I don't think it is related to the air conditioner. They cleaned the throttle body and reset the air idle control. It seems to have helped a bit. They could duplicate the rough idle, but the car did not stall. The days have been cooler so I haven't had the ac on as much. Hopefully all is well now. It seems like people are only having to replace the ac once.....so hopefully you and I will be able to have no problems for at least 5 more years! My 2003 only has 56,000 on it, so I really want to keep it a loooong time.

#1336 of 2168 Another dead Honda compressor by hondaacstinks

Sep 14, 2009 (6:25 pm)

Same problem as everyone else. Honda quoted me $1400 if it's just the compressor and $3400 if it "contaminated the system", which I'm willing to bet is the case after all the grinding/crunching metal sounds I heard coming from the front left part under my hood. It smoked, made a hissing sound, smelled like burning, and metal crunching and grinding.
 
95,000 miles, excellent condition, oil changes every 3,000 miles, and meticulous maintenance records.
 
Went to the law firm who's doing the class action suit - if you're reading this, maybe if there's enough of us hopefully we'll get our money back.
 
http://www.honda-lawsuit.com/

#1338 of 2168 Re: Another dead Honda compressor [hondaacstinks] by moneypit6

Sep 15, 2009 (2:54 pm)

Replying to: hondaacstinks (Sep 14, 2009 6:25 pm)
Thanks for the Honda lawsuit link. Hopefully we can get our money back. You sound like me. All oil changes made on time and meticulous maintenance records. In fact, the Honda dealer is the only person who has touched my auto until this problem came up. My compressor and condenser only cost me $1,472.90. I guess I heard mine go out before you did. Going to keep driving it until I get out of Bible School because of the amount of miles I drive. Don't want to put all those miles on anything new at this time. Thanks again for the info and I pray for the restoration of our finances in this situation.

#1339 of 2168 Re: Another dead Honda compressor [hondaacstinks] by pdoe

Sep 16, 2009 (5:46 pm)

Replying to: hondaacstinks (Sep 14, 2009 6:25 pm)
I first experienced what Honda referred to as the "Black Death" (metal shards contaminating the whole A/C system) at 99,000 miles in my 2003 Honda CR-V bank in 2007. I had bought the extended warranty so it was covered, otherwise they quoted me $3800 plus labor. So here I am 2 years later and my compressor has locked up once again. I'm extremely disillusioned with Honda. Thank you for the link to the lawsuit.

#1340 of 2168 Honda CRV AC Compressor blowup victim #????? by mailelei

Sep 17, 2009 (8:31 am)

My 2002 Honda CRV's AC compressor blew up and it cost me $1760 to repair. Metals damaged the whole ac system. I got 2 other quotes for the same about $1,700. One mechanic refused to give me a quote after a bad experience. He repaired a crv with this problem and the problem occured again. Needless to say, I am broke and very very disappointed. I thought Honda's were good reliable cars. Honda customer service was no help of course. Time to join the class action suit. This is completely unfair and bad business practice that there was no recall.

#1341 of 2168 Re: Honda CR-V AC Blue Death. [jo27] by jdpoling

Sep 17, 2009 (10:48 am)

Replying to: jo27 (Sep 09, 2009 6:29 pm)
Class Action may be the only recourse. My CRV is a 2002 but on two occasions once at around 40k miles and now again at 77k miles I have had significant repair costs for the A/C including a full replacement of Compressor, Clutch, Coil, Condenser Fan. The first time, Honda did reimburse me. This time, the total repair cost $1,939. That is almost 10% of the purchased price of the car (20% had I paid for both repairs) . That is a significant cost of ownership for a car that sold for $22k only 7 years ago and with relatively low mileage, this is a horrendous reliability factor. American Honda could not have been less understanding and told me that there was nothing that could be done - this would not be considered for compensation. Judging by the number of comments on this site, this is not a isolated issue Honda is not stepping up and providing a reliable or quality product nor are they willing to provide quality support of a multiple failure issue. If there is anyone preparing a class action on this please respond – I’m in. Tell your fiends to read this site, it could save them money and frustration.

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