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Just wanted to add my "rock in the compressor" story to all the others. A/C went out while on vacation last week. Service Manager called it impact damage from rock and informed me it was not covered by warranty. Replacement cost was $715, but I'm still trying to get reimbursed. Based on previous comments, this doesn't sound likely. We've loved our 2005 Honda Odyssey, but this is enough to make me want to sell it.
Let us match our words by action!
We all have been hit by this Honda Scam!
Increasing our insurance, losing money and time on our brand new Honda's and not to mention the time lost and what not.
Let's make it happen with a class action suit.
I am willing to contribute a free website, hosting developing to bring some justice to the table.
Can someone volunteer for a lawyer...
Let me know at atulbahl@hotmail.com.
First and possible Last time Honday Odyssey Touring, NAV/DVD Buyer, I too at 16K, was told My Condenser was hit by a rock, estimate $675, I called Honda Corp to complain and also to let them know I would post this on any forum I could find, hundreds of people having the same problem, in retrospect, MY 1995 Mustang GT, 122,000 has NEVER had to have the condenser replaced. Spoke to an AC shop that told me Hondas Condeser is cheapest made they ever seen, says has replaced over 60 of them in one year in Orlando, Fl Honda person told me in an email" confidentially it is a design flaw" and we are working on adressing it, looks like the found a way to make $700 or off new owners. I say someone start a website and let's call it HondaOdysseyCondensorfailure. com and everyone post there year, model, mileage, times happened, and who it was coverfed by warranty for and who not, seems to appear that some people get warranty coverage while other like myself get told"not covered under warranty" macosta@powertvmedia.com, PS, I can do a video about this problem, and post it online for the world to see, lets see what Honda does after that...
I was told I had a hole in my Odyssey ac condenser too after taking the van in for no a/c and had to push the dealer to fix it by citing the forums. At first he said I'd have to put it through my insurance, it was like a rock hitting the windshield, and that it would cost $650. Only after I mentioned the forums did they say Honda would fix it. I've had it back a week from having a new one put in and it looks like the rocks are pitting it again. I leased the van and have another year and one half to go.
They should be giving us a fix to protect it. I agree with a class action suit.
Did they fix it in later models? I have an 2006.
2005 odyssey, barely 30K miles. Just got back from the local dealership. I brought it there because just like everyone, the a/c stopped working. Same as everyone, we were told that a rock damaged the condenser and the cost of repair would come up to around $700, and it wasn't covered by warranty. The service advisor even pointed to me the exact point of impact. I must have been blind... I didn't see any damage. I told them not to do the repairs, but my husband went back, had another technician work on the car. We were told they didn't see any damage to the condenser. They just evacuated and recharged the AC system, all is fine now. The cost of the AC servicing, $190.
Geez.
Rock hitting A/C Condenser problem AGAIN! Second time in less than 4 months, almost $800 each time. No success first time around with getting Honda or dealership to cover under warranty - but tried hard. Have case being reviewed for second time now, so hopefully will have better success. Have 05 Odyssey Touring, and very disappointed with Honda not admitting to flaw!!! Everyone, please file report with nhtsa - www.nhtsa.doit.gov.
We had the rock hit the AC unit like so many others. We were told it was $500 and they had to order the part. Since we planning on leaving for beach in two days, we didn't order the part. We called auto parts stores and found the part is only $199. We brought it home and my husband was able to get the unit out easy!! I do feel it is a design flaw and we should not have to fight for them to replace!! Compared to our previous American cars, this car is much better about maintenance.
I'm so thankful I found this forum. My wife and I just TODAY had the same experience as the rest of you.
I could have written any one of your comments about the "rock in the condenser" repair. My wife called a local Honda Dealership and explained that the AC just stopped working. She asked if the repair would be covered under the warranty since it is a 2005 model with 25,000 miles. Without any more information the technical said "if the condenser was hit by a rock then it would have to be covered under your insurance and the warranty wouldn't cover it". I see comments in this forum like "same as a windshield repair" and "rock in the condenser" and "we never see this type of repair". Those are all the very same comments the technicians fed me at the Honda Service Center. Now I know Honda and their dealerships are aware of this problem and are providing cover for this design flaw.
I too looked at the condenser with the front bumper disconnected, there is absolutely no protection for the condenser OR compressor for that matter.
Has any one asked the technician to see "the rock" that caused the damage? I did in my frustration, seems there are a lot of rocks out there being falsely accused.
Today, my 2005 honda oddsy's AC die suddenly.
After read all comments on this forum. I really think this is
a bad design on the Car. they should recall the car and fix the problem.
SURPRISE, SURPRISE I am another victim of this Honda Scam couldn't believe my eyes when I googled my "AC condenser has been hit by a rock" This is unbelievable and I am furious. This is one battle that I will not stop until I win.
2005 Odyssey with 24,000 miles on it and no AC.
Kathy / Long Island, New York
I have a 2000 Odyssey and love it. I am looking at getting a newer model, but after reading all of these comments, I definitely will not be getting a 2005. Does anyone know if this is happening to other Odysseys besides the 2005 model? Please e-mail me at evahhamilton@aol.com if you know the answer to this. Thank you!
I own an 05 with 45k. I've had not a blip of trouble, other than new tires and oil changes. I would recommend it. Don't listen to everyone on this forum.
Lucky for you that you have not had any problems. The point is... most of us choose Honda because we believe that they are well designed and engineered vehicles. This just happened to me and I can tell you after owning 6 different Hondas over the years, and it will be my last if Honda refuses to step up and take responsibility for an obvious design flaw.
If it happens to you... you will be upset like the rest of us.
HONDA!!! Take responsibility for your poor design!!!
We all have choices!
I am ready to go out and trade my 05 Odyssey for an 07 Tundra! I traded my 02 Sequoia for this stupid 05 Ody and now I am in the same boat only THOUSANDS of dollars poorer because Honda built such a terrible van. I too was also duped into believing the hype about the space, reliability, and fuel economy of the NEW, REDESIGNED 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY!!! Will never buy Honda ever again.
I too had "rock hit AC condenser" problem on my 2005 odyssey in August. I paid ~$800 to have it repaired at the dealership.
Last week, the AC went off again, and I'm waiting for dealer tell me that the "rock hit condenser" happened again.
I'm really disappointed and upset about the car and irresponsibility from the Honda dealer.
Does anyone know who we should contact to let the company know that the name of "HONDA" is really the "SHAME" on "HONDA"?