2010 Honda Odyssey: A/C / heater – stopped working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Odyssey report: A/C / heater – stopped working. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 84,600 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2010 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10872538 (filed 06/04/2016): “(1) air conditioning failed,(2) excessive oil consumption (3) poor mileage (extremely rough running. all occur when the vehicle is operating (in motion).…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10370613 (filed 12/14/2010): “I too have had unintended acceleration problems w/ both my new 2010 honda odyssey (currently 1600 mi) and my 2005 honda odyssey (130000 mi when traded-in). in all cases i had engine acceleration as i tried to apply the brakes. very scary the first time or tw…”
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 A/C system (1 reports) replace compressor (1 reports). 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 $2,200 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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