Honda Class Action Alleges Civic A/C Defect

A Honda class action lawsuit alleges that 2016 to 2018 Honda Civics possess a defective air conditioning system. 

Plaintiff Andre Wong says he owns a 2016 Honda Civic and was not informed of the air conditioning defect at the time of his purchase. Allegedly, he purchased the vehicle new and no defects were disclosed.

Wong states that over the course of three years, he brought his vehicle in for service related to the AC defect. Honda technicians reportedly tried to repair the problem but have not provided an effective repair.

The defect in the 2016 – 2018 Honda Civics allegedly causes the vehicle’s air conditioning system to malfunction and stop working while the it’s in operation. According to Wong, the problem is caused by a defect in the design or manufacture of the air conditioning condenser unit. 

The Honda class action lawsuit states that the air conditioner defect negatively affects the drivers’ use and enjoyment of their vehicles. Additionally, the problem allegedly affects the safety and value of the 2016 – 2018 Class vehicles. 

According to the Honda A/C class action lawsuit, the lack of a functioning air conditioner can cause health problems that expose the driver and occupants of the vehicle to an increased risk of injury or death. Allegedly, these risks are exacerbated by the fact that climate control and defroster controls are affected. 

In his Honda class action lawsuit, Wong claims that Honda actively concealed the fact that the air conditioners in the 2016, 2017, and 2018 Honda Civic were prone to failure. Allegedly, the company also concealed the health risks associated with the defect.

Wong claims that Honda has long been aware of the defect but makes a practice of refusing to repair air conditioners without charging customers. According to Wong, the company goes so far as to refuse to acknowledge the problem when owners or lessees of the vehicles bring their vehicles in for service related to problems with the defect. 

Wong goes on to say that many drivers have requested that Honda provide a remedy for the A/C problem at no charge, but Honda fails to acknowledge the defect. Allegedly, Honda refuses to acknowledge the defect even when it occurs within the warranty period.

The plaintiff claims that Honda further recommends costly repairs to customers which they are forced to pay for themselves. 

This is not the first time that Honda has faced complaints over alleged air conditioning defects. In 2012, the company settled similar claims of AC/compressor defects in some Honda Odyssey, Honda CR-V and Acura TSX vehicles. Now, customers are claiming that the problem may plague more vehicles.

Have you experienced a problem with your Honda’s air conditioning? Let us know in the comment section below!

Wong is represented by David C. Wright, Richard D. McCune, Steven A. Haskins, and Mark I. Richards of McCune Wright Arevalo LLP; and by Marcus J. Bradley and Kiley L. Grombacher of Bradley/Grombacher LLP.

The Honda Civic Air Conditioning Problem Class Action Lawsuit is Andre Wong v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., et al., Case No. 2:19-cv-10537, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

UPDATE: The Vehicle Safety Defect Investigation is now open! If you own a vehicle that has a safety defect you believe should be covered by the warranty and it’s not, submit your information here.

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