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Honda CR-V AC Compressor Problems

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#612 of 2155 Re: Another one bites the dust [soldoncrvs] by jamesbr

Sep 17, 2007 (6:27 pm)

Replying to: soldoncrvs (Sep 14, 2007 1:46 pm)
I also have a 2001 CRV. Mine has 88,000 miles and no warranty. My compressor let go one day when I started my car. Like soldoncrvs said it sounded like "a bag of bolts stuck in a garbage disposal". Horrible sound to say the least.
Also like soldoncrvs's car, mine was one of the last built in 2001. So, I am hoping the my fix will also be at least partially covered by American Honda.
I will post back with results.
 
James

#613 of 2155 Re: Now let's not get carried away [ridatras] by stevedebi

Sep 18, 2007 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: ridatras (Sep 14, 2007 2:28 pm)
"I know this is true, but when there are this many issues out there with the same models and years of a car, a responsible manufacturer would issue a recall or would cover all of the complaints, not just pick and choose."
 
I have to agree with you there. I certainly wish I knew what criteria were being used by Honda to determine which cases to fund...

#614 of 2155 Re: Now let's not get carried away [stevedebi] by gwtw1

Sep 18, 2007 (3:09 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 18, 2007 2:08 pm)
I took my 2002 CRV into the Honda dealer yesterday. It has 89,000 miles on it, no warranty. I explained to the service manager that I have owned 6 Hondas, but did not purchase them at his dealership (as I had lived out of state).
He called Honda America and they are covering 2/3 the cost of the repair. The entire system was contaminated when the air compressor blew, and the total estimate for a complete new system came in $1700.00.
Apparently, Honda "owner Loyalty" is a BIG part of the decision when Honda decides how much, if any, to pay.
While I am thrilled that they are paying $1150.00, I feel sorry for new Honda owners as they may not get ANYTHING paid for.....maybe their attorney should call Honda America.

#615 of 2155 Re: Now let's not get carried away [gwtw1] by anndi

Sep 19, 2007 (8:08 am)

Replying to: gwtw1 (Sep 18, 2007 3:09 pm)
That's great, the amount of my complete system was $3,100 so when I paid half it was nearly the same as if you would have had to pay your entire amount. I'm seeing this huge price difference is quite common when I read these posts.

#616 of 2155 not once but twice.... by dwils25

Sep 20, 2007 (5:42 am)

Yep, I am glad I bought the extended warranty with my '04 crv (the EX model). The first time the a/c blew it sounded like I ran over about 3 full garbage cans.... and the a/c quit. The dealer called it "BLACK DEATH." The compressor and hoses were replaced and price to the warranty company was $1300 (and I got a rental car for the day). It is now about 6 weeks LATER and the car sounded like 50,000 mice were in the engine and the a/c quit. At the dealers the next day, BLACK DEATH was again confirmed. The repair will be the ENTIRE unit at about $2000+ and a rental car -- cost to me $0. While this isn't costing me much except for time, I have now called American Honda to report the problem. While they don't admit to a problem, they are assisting many people with the repair of the a/c units. They reassured me by saying the new a/c units are re-designed. We'll see.
 
This is my 4th Honda since 1972... and first problem. Yes the VIN # starts with a "J." AND the mileage is now less than 29,000. Problem seems more related to calendar age than miles. My Mom has a 2003 crv 2 wheel and I am waiting for her a/c to blow (LOOK OUT: might be any minute!)
 
ALL: should you have this problem REPORT IT TO AMERICAN HONDA before you go to the dealer for repairs! Have the larger fix done if you can: My dealer said that pieces remained in the a/c system after the original repair causing the 2nd failure. AND keep your records in case it happens again.
 
Now may we all have good luck with our new a/c units!

#617 of 2155 Another A/C Compressor gone BAD! by s_almanzar

Sep 24, 2007 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: dwils25 (Sep 20, 2007 5:42 am)
I have and 03' CRV-EX with 70k miles and my a/c compressor just went bad. I purchased the vehicle brand new and have done all of the scheduled maintenences.
 
I just called Curry Honda and they said it will cost 2800.00 to fix the entire A/C unit.
 
Just called Honda and open of a ticket. Will keep you guys posted.

#618 of 2155 Another 2002 CR-V compressor dies a horrible death. by big_green

Sep 26, 2007 (12:36 pm)

Same issue. Compressor goes clunk. Take it to the dealer, first technician immediately tells me the whole a/c system is ruined and costs $3000 to replace, but they will contact American Honda and it can usually be fixed for $600. Same tech calls me back and says Honda will pay 50% and it will cost me $1200. I told them that wasn't good enough and he then has the service manager call me. Service Manager gets a little testy when I mention this and other websites and that they clearly have a defective part and he finally agrees to call his regional representative back. Another call from the service manager and he says they will pay 75% leaving me with a $700-$800 bill (yes, their percentages don't add up - 25% should mean a $600 bill). I ask for the case number so that I can contact American Honda myself and..."we didn't open a case." Followed with a very threatening tone of "If you contact American Honda we can retract our offer." I simply said "ok" and contacted American Honda myself to open a case. American Honda basically said they would not override the current offer and of course they would stand behind that offer (unless I sued which is interesting since I never once mentioned anything about legal action), and finally that I should take responsibility for not having an extended warranty. I asked if there were any guidelines as to who has to pay what since some posters don't have to pay anything, some pay 50%, some pay 25%, some pay an arbitrary amount. And am basically told it is an arbitrary decision as to who pays what and as for this and other forums "it's the internet, anybody can say anything."
 
So, it looks like I'm stuck with the last offer. I'll update this with the final cost to me for this repair when I get the bill in a day or two. Good luck to the rest of you.

#619 of 2155 2003 Honda CRV compressor bites the dust by raskul90

Sep 26, 2007 (5:06 pm)

Monday 24 September 2007, I hear pop in the engine area and a swishing sound and the A/C runs hot.
 
Tuesday I took it to the Honda dealer for them to look at it. The service person calls me and tells me he has bad news and good news, the bad news was the compressor was shot and shot medal into the system and it will cost $3,500.00 to fix and the good news was that since I am a loyal Honda customer the service manager got American Honda to pick up the cost of labor and all I have to pay is $554.54. I told him to fix it.
 
I was curious on why they would do that so I Google it and found this site. I called American Honda and filed a claim , explained to them what happened and ask if they can pick up the $554.54, she told me someone will get back to me.
 
On Wednesday Darrell from American Honda called me and I explained that the CRV was repaired and awaiting pickup and ask him if they could pick up the balance, he informed me to have the service manager call him before the final bill. He just wanted to make sure the dealer made all the phone calls on my behalf.
 
My wife picked up the auto and ask the service manager to call American Honda he ask her why do I need to call Darrell from American Honda, she explained why. The service manage got nasty with her and told her that I agreed with the price and out of the goodness of his heart I am only charging him for the compressor.
 
Darrell called me back and informed me that is all Honda is willing to do for me.
 
They left my wife waiting a half hour before my wife ask what is going on his reply was everything was settled and I don't know why you are still here. She paid the fee and left with the CRV.
 
On the invoice Honda states one time goodwill repair. I have a 2005 CRV so what happens when that compressor goes?
 
All CRV owners should call American Honda before they take it to be repaired. If I had known before maybe I would have saved a few more dollars.

#620 of 2155 Re: 2003 Honda CRV compressor bites the dust [raskul90] by stevedebi

Sep 27, 2007 (10:56 am)

Replying to: raskul90 (Sep 26, 2007 5:06 pm)
"On the invoice Honda states one time goodwill repair. I have a 2005 CRV so what happens when that compressor goes? "
 
If you have less than 36K miles, you are still eligible for a HondaCare extended warranty. You might want to investigate getting one just for security.

#621 of 2155 Call Honda - 1-800-999-1009 and ask that problem be escalated in Honda by wincrv

Sep 28, 2007 (9:09 am)

Had the same problem as all the others with a 2002 CRV. Honda paid for the parts but not the labor. Escalated to Bernardi Honda dealership owner, dealership service manager and as we have seen in other cases the buck ends up at Honda America rep - in this case Matt.
 
Matt can't "do anything further" for me and I asked how what appears to be an endemic problem with CRVs (and the only significant problem being discussed in the forums I have seen) can be escalated within Honda. He said that if "a lot of people" call American Honda about their problem then it might get enough attention for them to consider addressing it more broadly.
 
So, call 1-800-999-1009 and ask that this problem be escalated within Honda corporate. Also suggest telling every Honda CRV owner you encounter about this issue.
 
I told the various service managers that there were approx 100 new posts a month on this site about this problem and that was just the people who took the time/effort to post. Wonder what the real incidence level is of this problem? I also told them that this was THE problem being reported for CRV's - not a lot of noise on any other problems which made it even more amazing that it wasn't being addressed at the corporate level.
 
Take a few minutes and call Honda America (1-800-999-1009)and make sure they know of your problem - if there is enough noise made then perhaps they will do the right thing someday. Those of us who have already had it might benefit and it would help those who will have it in the future.

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