9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,250.00
Average Mileage:
46,683 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- negotiate with Honda Consumer Affairs to cover the repair (3 reports)
AC / heater problem
Helpful Websites About 2004 Honda CR-V a/c compressor implodes/causes damage to other a/c component
2008Oct 15
CR-V LX
- Automatic transmission
- 36,550 miles
The ac went out last October and I never bothered to take it in until now. The dealer tells me the whole system has to be replaced and I do not have warranty. Although I have taken this car in for every recommended service and oil change and the a/c went out just after 36,000 miles. The service rep is going to talk to the District Honda manager to see about getting some of the fee waived. I haven't heard yet. I did discover that there are HUNDREDS of CR-V owners with the same problem and ton's of complaints can be found on various forums. Their has been service notices issued by Honda, there is one class action suit, and Honda admitted to the problem but did not issue a recall and will not normally cover costs. I'm going to by a Toyota.
2008Aug 27
CR-V EX
- Automatic transmission
- 63,700 miles
Honda is aware of this issue and is leaving many consumers holding the bag. Their is a major issue with the A/C compressor imploding and scattering debris into other A/C components. Honda should issue a recall as this is caused by an internal failure of the compressor. The compressor fails, implodes and then the internal debris travels into the condenser and often beyond leaving a repair bill in the thousands. There are many complaints about this on a multitude of auto boards, so it is not an isolated problem. Honda consumer affairs will take complaints on a one on one basis but in most cases the consumer gets the raw end of the deal.
UPDATE: I was fortunate that I was able to negotiate with Honda's consumer affairs and my dealer's service department has made the repair.
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2009Sep 06
CR-V LX 4 cyl
Honda knows this is a problem and if they issued a recall then the condenser could be replaced. As it stands when the condenser goes out, it takes the entire a/c system with it.
jomac1952
Lawrenceville, GA, USA
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