AC / heater problem
8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,233.00
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace air conditioner (4 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2002 Honda CR-V AC stopped working
2008Jun 06
CR-V EX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I have a 2002 CRV which I bought used in November of 2005. Never had a prob with my beloved car, that I had wanted for a LONG time, or the AC until the first time I turned it on this summer (First weekend of June). It was working fine for a short time, at one point I noticed an odor, but I shrugged it off to be the cemi that passed me. About 45 minutes later I noticed that the air coming out was no longer cold. When I reached my destination, I had my friends uncle look at it, and he assumed it was the freon, but was unable to add any. After I got back from my VERY HOT weekend, I took it into my mechanic to see what the issue was. He called me that afternoon and said the news wasn't good, and that my compressor and clutch, etc was shot and it would be at least 1200.00 to fix it. He said that he wouldn't know until he tore it apart if I would need a condenser as well. If I do then it would be an additional 200-250. I had NO clue until I saw a post on Consumer Report that this issue is as wide spread as it is! My word!! I didn't opt to fix it at that time- just couldn't justify paying that much for something that doesn't effect the way my car runs~though I am miserable as hot as it has been which is totally effecting me~ not in a good way either LOL
I don't normally take my car to the dealer as it is all the way on the other side of town, and I trust my mechanic 100%. I did call the dealer today and he informed me that I would have to bring my car in so I can be told what I already know about the AC so that it has been looked at by a "certified Honda dealer"-what a total PITA! I already paid 100 bucks, now I have to do it again.
I decided to call corporate after reading so many posts here, http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX?14@@.f0d3fb5/0 and here, http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-cr-v/TU0OKFJGV9V3F3FGL and here, http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_78670.html about SOOO many people having the EXACT same issue.
And was told that I would be notified in 1-3 business days about whatever their "decision" is going to be. (meanwhile I have to take my car down to the dealer) As Honda is dealing with this AC nightmare on a case by case basis and that it depended on the year of the car and how many miles, etc........... I told him that I read many issues where that person�s car was the same age as mine, but with more miles, and that Honda had paid for the entire repair. He didn't really say anything one way or another..........time will tell..................
2008Feb 15
CR-V LX
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
I took the car for the second time to an A/C mechanic and bought the Heater/A/C assembly myself for $370. He put it in, in worked for a few minutes then quit and he hasn't been able to get it going again. Had the same problem last year but he was able to fix it.
2007Feb 08
CR-V LX
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
Honda dealers price to fix was $720 so I took it too an A/C mechanic. He found the part from a used car (Heater/A/C assembly) and replaced it. It worked for 1 year.
2007Aug 04
(reported on)CR-V EX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
So much for Honda reliability.
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2008Aug 01
CR-V
A small bolt broke off of the compressor. All the parts had to be replaced. Bottom line - a $2 bolt resulted in a $1,400 repair bill.
Sally S.
Swansboro, NC, USA
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