2012 Nissan Frontier: A/C stopped working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Frontier report: A/C stopped working. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 65,000 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2012 Frontier in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10721803 (filed 05/27/2015): “Somewhere between sept., 2014, and may 2015. my air conditioner stopped working. warranty expired in january, 2015. problem is a faulty a/c clutch. unfortunately, clutch and compressor are one unit. nissan of north america said nissan dealer had to diagnos…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10468825 (filed 08/01/2012): “Driving on the interstate the a/c stopped working then the engine overheated. the next day went to a dealership and they said this was the fourth engine that had the exact problem. the engine has to be change and i was 300 miles away from home. loosing money …”
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 compressor (2 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 $1,150 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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