2014 Toyota Camry: Musty smell from A/C
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Camry report: musty smell from a/c. CarComplaints.com lists 17 owner complaints, average mileage 15,550 miles.
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2014 Camry in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11619990 (filed 10/15/2024): “The contact owns a 2014 toyota camry. the contact stated while parked and starting the vehicle, the air conditioner unit failed to function. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner compressor failed and needed to be…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11619993 (filed 10/15/2024): “The ac compressor failed right before the average life of the average ac compressor. and if you look at toyota camry from 2012 thru 2013, there were recalls on ac compressors, so i find it hard to believe it is a coincidence that the 2014 ac compressor failur…”
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: 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 $100 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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