2011 Honda Civic: A/C doesnt work
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Civic report: a/c doesnt work. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 28,950 miles.
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2011 Civic in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11228772 (filed 07/01/2019): “Tl* the contact owned a 2011 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, there was smoke coming from the passenger's side a/c vents. additionally, there was a loud popping sound also coming from the passenger's side front a/c ve…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11228520 (filed 06/30/2019): “Air condition compressor relay stuck at 75k miles. compressor not engaging at 83k miles. windshield gasket/trim began deteriorating about the same time.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace the compressor, refrigerant, system flush (1 reports) AC /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $680 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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