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EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
6,682 NHTSA complaints about equipment:appliance:air conditioner issues across 50 makes and 643 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
6,682 filings · 643 models · 50 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 6,682 ODI rows
- MODELS 643 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 50 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.2% 79 crash-flagged
- RANK #40 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 10 deaths · 150 injuries
Filing-volume peers
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#40 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (10 reported fatalities across 643 models). Open Ford Taurus (category leader) →
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER filing-volume reading
The standout signal for equipment:appliance:air conditioner is ODI intake volume: 6,682 filings (HEAVY band · #40 of 696 standardized categories) across 643 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.2%.
Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.
Next step: compare Ford Taurus against FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL on filing totals before treating equipment:appliance:air conditioner volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Taurus | |
| 2 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 3 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 4 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 5 | Ford Explorer | |
| 6 | Honda Accord | |
| 7 | Honda CR-V | |
| 8 | Mercury Sable | |
| 9 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 10 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 11 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 12 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 13 | Honda Civic | |
| 14 | Ford Contour | |
| 15 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 16 | Chrysler Concorde | |
| 17 | Ford Windstar | |
| 18 | Toyota Camry | |
| 19 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 20 | Plymouth Grand Voyager | |
| 21 | Dodge Neon | |
| 22 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 23 | Dodge Durango | |
| 24 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 25 | Mercury Villager | |
| 26 | Ford Aerostar | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 28 | Lincoln Continental | |
| 29 | Ford Focus | |
| 30 | Chevrolet Blazer |
Recent Complaints
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a red traffic light, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle, and there was an abno
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the rear cargo window exploded and shattered into pieces. The contact also stated that whil
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and starting the engine, the heat would enter through the vents and failed to remain off. The vehicle was ta
System failed from wear on the rear ac hose from the power steering hose rubbing on it. Creating a leak in my ac system
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The air conditioning system abruptly ceased emitting cold air, prompting the involvement of the dealership. Their assessment revealed a compressor leak stemming from the failure of the shaft seal.
Air conditioner and fan shuts off when driving long distance (50 - 100 miles) then comes back on intermittent.
The air conditioning system has failed. Safety is at risk due to elevated temperatures. Thousands of people have complained about these issues. HSB 19-091 does not go far enough, Honda needs to rec
2019 HONDA CR-V CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BY 2 MONTHS AND HAD 24,000 MILES. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT VEHICLE
The ac evaporator core keeps going out and it’s now out of warranty. This has happened on thousands of mustangs. There needs to be a recall to force Ford to fix this costly problem that in 100+ heat i
AC compressor and condenser are both broken or have leaked. They should cover both, not just one part. A lot of people with civic owners are complaining with the same issue. Honda should cover al
Air conditioning unit has failed and after further investigation there is metal found in compressor which forces a full replacement of the AC unit. After further investigation (online forums and disc
Air Conditioning Unit is not working properly. I am spending over 1500.00 to have the defective unit replaced. I find it unreasonable that I should spend that amount to repair something that the compa
I purchased a brand new 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line March 23, 2022. When I turned the A/C on, very warm air was blowing from the vents even though A/C button was on and temperature was set to low meani
THE A/C was not functioning. It failed for the second time. It was not blowing cold air. The A/C condenser failed. The condenser was replaced under the Honda warranty.
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