2014 Toyota Tacoma: A/C stopped working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Tacoma report: A/C stopped working. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 37,050 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2014 Tacoma in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11195495 (filed 04/10/2019): “When i turn on my a/c it comes through the defogger on the dash fogging up the windshield in certain conditions and can happen while moving occluding drivers vision no matter where i have the vent setting. ie i turn on the a/c and turn it to floor...air still…”
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: replaced evaporator (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 $1,320 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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