AC / heater problem
8.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$624.00
Average Mileage:
34,153 miles
Number of complaints:
9 complaints
Most common solutions:
- no solution, was told it could happen again (7 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2005 Honda Accord A/C condenser prone to damage by road debris
2008Jun 01
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
No shrouding on ac condenser. Many people have problem. $900 for a defective design? Honda should accommodate effected individuals. Will nor buy another Honda if not resolved to satisfaction.
2008May 03
Accord DX 4
- Automatic transmission
- 40,200 miles
The old rock off or road, making a pin-hole in the condenser. Looking back into the front of the car you can see the condenser through two large openings, No protection what so ever for the condenser. A large hard-shelled bug would probably be enough to make a hole. Will influence my next auto choice for sure. Will not be a Honda if this problem still exists.
2008Apr 23
Accord LX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 38,084 miles
Well same as everyone else my a/c stopped working and I got the old rock story. The dealer said $750 and I literally laughed in his face. So he immediately said 'oh well I can work something and get it for $650, how about that?'. What are we on Let's make a deal, I thought this was a service center. I researched the part and can get it for <$150, I don't think this is something I can do myself (I believe it requires special tools) but I will find someone else to do it cheaper.
2007Sep 09
(reported on)Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 35,100 miles
I can't believe this problem hasn't been addressed if it has been happening with their cars since 2003 models. They don't stand behind their product in this instance, even though the failure occurs under normal driving conditions, and cannot be caused by owner neglect. The air conditioner just stopped working, so I took it in. They came back saying that it was because there was a tiny hole in the condenser possibly from a rock. As everyone else is hearing, this repair would not be covered under warranty. I asked him how this was not covered if Honda is using a part that does not stand up to NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS without failing. He mentioned 2 other folks were in with Hondas with the same problem. This sounds like something that will come back to force Honda to admit they screwed up.
2007Mar 15
(reported on)Accord LX
- Manual transmission
- 27,993 miles
I was told by the dealer that a rock caused the problem and nothing can be done to prevent it from happening again.
2007Mar 13
(reported on)Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 47,000 miles
Make sure that you take the car to the dealer early. Otherwise, they will charge you $100 just to take a look at it.
2006Dec 26
(reported on)Accord 4DR LX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 27,000 miles
Again, there is no protection on the condenser and if you drive on the freeway, there is a good chance a little pebble would damage the condenser and create the leak. I didn't realize the the placing of the condenser is so vulnerable to damage and they don't even have any shielding on it to protect it.
2005Oct 03
(reported on)Accord
- 2,000 miles
car 1 month old air conditioner went out told that a rock must of hit the condenser and put a pin size hole and that it could happen again and it was not covered under the warranty when i stated their must be something wrong that its that sensitve that it didnt make sense so i can never go down a dirt road or that i could have it fix and drive out of the dealership and it could happen again i was told that they didnt design the car and that it could happen that it was that sensitive seem terribly wrong that if it that sensitive then they should have a sheild or something to protect it or advise buyer that this could happen and if you live on a dirt road not to buy the car which i live on a dirt road.....
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2007Jun 01
Accord LX 2.4L V4
So, right after my accord hit 30000, the compressor went out and totally emptied. It was under the extended warranty, so fortunately I didn't have to pay for the repair. The dealership didnt say anything about road damage, but it wouldn't surprise me at all!
Casey V.
Bloomington, IL, USA
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