AC / heater problem
8.8
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$676.00
Average Mileage:
16,338 miles
Number of complaints:
8 complaints
Most common solutions:
- honda needs a better design to protect the condenser (5 reports)
- replace condenser (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2006 Honda Accord A/C condenser prone to damage by road debris
2006Jun 01
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
This problem has occurred twice with this vehicle. Once last summer and again this summer - a $700 fix each time for one of Honda's top of the line Accords - Honda says it is not covered under warranty and that the problem is a rare occurrence - however I have read several other complaints from other people with the same problem. Honda needs to recall this item and stop ripping off their customers, a totally ridiculous and absurd problem that they should be embarrassed by. Unless Honda steps up to the plate and takes responsibility for their faulty design, I will NEVER buy another Accord or Honda for that matter.
2007Oct 06
(reported on)Accord EX-L 4
- Automatic transmission
- 10,000 miles
Yes, everyone should report this issue to the NHTSA. Honda reimbursed me after I paid for the repair at the Honda dealership. It cost about $600. I had to call their customer service department. It is a poor design!! They need to put a grill in the front to protect the condenser from flying road debris. And we cannot buy any grills ourself because it would void the warranty!!
2007Sep 26
(reported on)Accord LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 9,000 miles
2006 accord less that 10,000 miles and air condenser damaged by road debris and not covered under warranty to the tune of $561.00. Complaints to Honda didn't work, they could care less that I have owned or leased 5 Honda's since 1999 for myself and family. Everyone who reads this should file a complaint with the NHTSA . They said the more complaints they receive the better the chance for something getting done
2007Jun 09
(reported on)Accord LX 2.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 14,500 miles
On May 28, 2007 I tried using my a/c for the first time this season and found it did not work. I have owned this car for 1 year and one month at this point and have approx. 14,500 miles on it. I thought for sure it would be covered under warranty and that the worst that would happen is that I would have to make a second trip for servicing once the problem was diagnosed and a part ordered. After trying to get this covered with two dealers (one "local" which is 50 miles from my home, and the one I purchased it from 200 miles away) and contacting Honda Customer Service in Torrance, CA, I was told that since the problem was not caused by manufacturer defect it was my responsibility. I have done some online research since then and found that I am not the only one experiencing this and getting this response from Honda. I am especially frustrated since this is my third Honda! I guess customer loyalty doesn't count for much with Honda. My hope is that by making my problem with Honda public, and finding others with the same issue, Honda will realize that perhaps there is a design flaw and make good on their product.
2007Jul 20
(reported on)Accord EX 2.4L
- Manual transmission
- 20,000 miles
Condenser was punctured by road debris. Quoted 700 to fix and not covered by warranty.
2007Mar 08
(reported on)Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 17,500 miles
I've had my 2006 Honda Accord less than a year and the A/C quits and is blowing hot air (not a good thing in Texas). Took it in this morning and got the news that a rock or road debris has put a hole in the condenser and the repairs are not covered under any warranty (not the original or the extended one that I bought). The repair was going to be $800. When I asked why the part was not better protected, the Service dept. did not have an answer - and said that this was an uncommon problem. B. S.!!! Based on what I've seen on this site alone, it has been a Honda problem for years and is still not fixed. However, I did find out that my comprehensive auto insurance will cover the repair - something to keep in mind and something I would not have known without the Service person mentioning it. I will be contacting Honda directly - and Consumer Reports too since they don't seem to know about it either.
2007Jan 09
(reported on)Accord ES 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 8,700 miles
I bought my 2006 Honda Accord in April last year. On June 2006, my A/C condenser had a leak due to “road debris”. Honda dealer wouldn’t cover this because “road damage” is not under warranty. They charged me $700 to replace a new A/C condenser. Last week, I tried to turn on my A/C and found out the air was not cold at all. I took my Accord back to the dealer and learned that I was having the same problem. The dealer told me a small pebble might damage the condenser causing all the Freon to leak. I replaced two A/C condensers within a year. I had driven many other cars in the past and never had my A/C condenser break down because of a small pebble. Honda Accord has a design flaw on the venting system and should take action to fix the problem. The main problem of the venting system is it does not protect the A/C condenser from the small of pebbles or debris. The location of the A/C condenser allows the tubing exposed in front of the fins where it is likely to be hit. Another improvement on the A/C condenser is using a stronger material on this product so it is not that fragile.
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2008Sep 01
Accord 2.4L Dohc 4 cyl.
Winter Honda in Pittsburg, CA wanted $1000 to fix this. The car is only 2 years old with 21000 miles. My Toyota truck which is 12 years old and 150,000 miles runs better than this piece of ****.
Wayne R.
Pittsburg, CA, USA
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