Honda CR-V's 2022 Air Conditioning System Regulated Warm Instead of Cool; Dealer Confirms a Common Problem in the Model Year, Leading to a Replacement and a Decade-Long Warranty for the Improved System.
In a move to address a critical issue for many 2017-2022 Honda CR-V owners, the automaker has extended the warranty on the AC compressor shaft seal. This decision comes in response to a known defect that can lead to frustratingly warm air and a loss of cooling.
The problem, related to the AC compressor shaft seal, can cause the seal to swell, deform, and eventually leak, resulting in refrigerant loss and poor cooling performance. Honda CR-V models produced from 2017 to 2022 are affected by this issue.
To rectify this, American Honda has extended the warranty on this part to 10 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limitation. This means that if your 2017-2022 CR-V is experiencing poor cooling, you can likely get the AC system repaired for free.
If your vehicle's AC is not blowing cold as it should, your local dealership will inspect the AC system and replace the compressor shaft seal if necessary. This is covered under the extended warranty.
Eve Graves, a Honda CR-V owner, experienced her AC blowing warm during a summer heatwave. She discovered that her local dealership confirmed a known issue with the AC compressor shaft seal affecting 2017-2022 CR-V models. Eve suggests that owners of 2022 Honda CR-Vs take their vehicles in if they are experiencing issues with the AC system.
It's important to note that Honda does not have an official recall related to the air conditioning system for the 2022 CR-V, specifically concerning an AC compressor shaft seal leak. However, Honda has issued a Service Bulletin concerning the AC blowing warm air or stopping entirely due to a refrigerant leak.
To verify if your specific 2022 CR-V is affected, you can use the RepairPal recall checker or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website with your VIN. We advise all owners to check their vehicle's status, especially if their AC performance has declined, and proactively contact their dealership to address the CR-V AC not blowing cold issue.
Denis Flierl, a Senior Torque News Reporter since 2012, with a 30+ year tenure in the automotive industry, specializing in reporting the latest automotive news, owner stories, and providing expert analysis, adds his insights to this issue. He emphasizes the importance of vehicle owners being informed and proactive in maintaining their vehicles, especially when it comes to critical issues like this one.
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