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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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1,078 thoughts onHonda Class Action Alleges Civic A/C Defect
My 2016 Honda Civic w/50k miles has been having issues with the AC. I’m scared to pay $2k to have it fail again. We’ve put new freon in it (expensive) and it seems to leak out of the damaged parts.
Same here. Just bought my car two weeks ago! I’m extremely frustrated because of course the salesman didn’t mention a RECENT AC Recall on the vehicle.
How fast did it leak out after adding more Freon?
I purchased a 2018 Honda civic EX Hatchaback in 2018. I have begun to hear a metal scraping like sound in the last few months when the AC is on. I have an appointment with the dealership tomorrow. If they tell me that it is normal, or I have to pay for them to investigate, for me to replace my AC and to pay out of pocket or that it is due to “road debris” I am going to sue to the fullest extent of the law.
My 2017 Honda Civic EX a/c starting going out a year ago,passed the 36k warranty.Started out with left side going out while right side blowing out semi cold air.Had that scraping noise.Got a recall letter before Christmas 2019 ..letter explained I take it in to dealership..they wanted $360 to diagnost it.I wasn’t gonna pay that!!Took it in again after Christmas and they wanted $420!!No way.Now they want $460!Spreen Honda in Loma Linda,California.I asked why diagnostic so high,they said Minimum wage went higher.Needless to say,I’m upset.Wish they would have INFORMED me before!!Thank you for initiating this class action suit.
How do i take part in this my car is having the same issues.
One Dealer wants $500 another $150 to diagnose a/c problem on a Civic 2017 with low mileage. warm air problem Becareful
This happened to my 2014 Civic Ex i bought new. it was dismissed for 2 years and after the warranty ended they suddenly discover there is a problem and many parts needed to be replaced and they wanted to charged me about 1000.00 for parts and labor and i refused and said i would go to local News station and contact BBB and also contacted Honda only then did they decide to Help fix problem. They claim for my year it’s the first car to ever have this problem. I will join for sure.
My new 2018 Honda Civic EX-T experienced a leak in the air compressor after 14 months. It took me 7 or 8 trips to the dealer to have someone finally diagnosis the problem–unusual dashboard noise–that turned out to be caused by a leak in the compressor. They did replace replace the compressor without charge but I am concerned the problem will reoccur. I read that the new more environmentally friendly freon Honda uses is not compatible with the older AC compressors. Not happy.
Was the sound you heard a faint metal scraping like noise that comes and goes? I am hearing that type of noise when my AC is on in the past few months. My car is less than 2 years old.
How do we join a class action lawsuit against Honda for the AC issues on the Civics?
My guaranteed preowned 2016 Honda Civic Coupe has gone in to have the a/c repaired 5 times. It is currently broke.
Had to replace AC in my 2012 Civic when vehicle had app 100k miles on it. Not very reliable.
I own a 2019 civic type R and I’ve had my ac setup working, as will as blow moist air onto my windows, fogging them up very quickly while driving.