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Air Conditioning repair costs and warranty coverage

Compare parts prices and labor hours for the air conditioning repairs in our database, then compare the documented conditions, affected vehicles and manufacturer remedies below.

5repair estimates
$288 to $1,103parts price range
0.6367916539647055 to 9.091217017240794labor-hour range
Animated components representing air conditioning repairs

Cost and coverage

Which repair costs could coverage help with?

Air conditioning trouble can require a relatively inexpensive refrigerant service or a compressor replacement with several hours of labor. The larger compressor bill can affect whether a warranty pays for itself.

The 5 repair estimates in this category put parts at $288 to $1,103.

Modeled repair labor ranges from 0.6367916539647055 to 9.091217017240794 hours. At the $147.62 median metro rate, that is $94 to $1,342 before parts and any separately listed diagnosis.

Compressor coverage does not automatically include leaks, refrigerant or every connected hose. Read how the agreement handles diagnosis and damage caused by an uncovered part.

Documented conditions

A warm vent can lead to different repairs

Honda's condenser and compressor-seal files describe separate leak locations and separate warranty extensions. A recharge price, a seal repair and replacement of a complete compressor are different jobs.

Ask for the leak location, the exact assembly being priced and a VIN check for manufacturer coverage. A heat-pump software remedy is also different from replacing an A/C component.

5 selected problem files mention this system or its manufacturer instructions. Files can overlap systems and share campaigns. These counts describe the library, not breakdown rates or unique recalls.

Warranty extension published

A/C condenser refrigerant leak

Honda Accord · 2018, 2019, 2020

Loss of cold air can fall under Honda's condenser-leak warranty extension when the VIN qualifies and inspection confirms the source.

Affected scope
2018 to 2020 Honda Accord. All trim levels. VIN status must be checked
Manufacturer check or remedy
Ask for VIN eligibility under Bulletin 21-018 and confirmation that the condenser, rather than another A/C component, is leaking.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • The compressor makes grinding noises or smoke appears
Original sourcesService Bulletin 21-018 · May 28, 2021Source record reviewed August 2, 2026. Read the full condition and checks →

Warranty extension published

A/C compressor shaft seal leak

Honda CR-V · 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Warm air that worsens over time is one pattern Honda connects to a compressor shaft-seal leak on eligible 1.5T vehicles.

Affected scope
2017 to 2022 Honda CR-V. 1.5T engine. VIN confirmation required
Manufacturer check or remedy
Ask a Honda dealer to check VIN eligibility and inspect the compressor shaft seal under Service Bulletin 23-040 before authorizing broader A/C work.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • The compressor is grinding, smoking or repeatedly seizing
  • The refrigerant circuit is pressurized and is not an appropriate DIY repair.
Original sourcesService Bulletin 23-040 · May 19, 2023Source record reviewed August 2, 2026. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: recall 18V139000

Land Rover Range Rover Velar · 2018

If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: RANGE ROVER VELAR. Model years: 2018.. NHTSA campaign 18V139000. The complete campaign lists 7,090 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources18V139000 · 2018-03-01Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: recall 25V577000

Subaru Solterra · 2023, 2024, 2025

An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: SOLTERRA. Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025.. NHTSA campaign 25V577000. The complete campaign lists 94,320 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources25V577000 · 2025-09-04Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: recall 25V577000

Toyota bZ4X · 2023, 2024, 2025

An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: BZ4X. Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025.. NHTSA campaign 25V577000. The complete campaign lists 94,320 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources25V577000 · 2025-09-04Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Check who is responsible before paying

An open recall, a warranty extension and a service bulletin have different eligibility rules. Check your VIN with the manufacturer and confirm any time, mileage or diagnosed-condition limits. A bulletin alone does not promise a free repair. Existing faults generally fall outside a newly purchased service contract.

A/C blows warmWarm vents do not identify the failed part. A few parked observations can stop a blind recharge and point the shop toward the correct circuit.Bulletin, recall or warranty?Three official looking documents can describe the same bad part while creating very different rights. The document number, VIN scope and remedy language matter more than what someone called it at the service counter.Describe a car problem“It makes a weird noise” is honest, but it leaves the technician guessing. A few observations about timing and conditions can make an intermittent fault much easier to reproduce.
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Evidence behind the price

How much source evidence supports these air conditioning estimates?

5 of the 5 categories in this system have an attached published benchmark. Local totals still apply modeled labor rates and broad vehicle assumptions.

Published benchmark5 / 5

Categories count once each. They are not weighted by repair frequency.

Model-specific repair ranges0 / 5

0 categories have at least one named model range, covering 0 distinct models in this system. Other annual cost references are outside this count.

Local laborModeled

City totals apply our labor assumptions. Diagnosis, parts choice and approved hours still need a vehicle-specific quote.

Library audit reviewed October 18, 2026. Source dates are retained; the review does not turn assumptions into observed prices.

Repair guides

Air Conditioning cost estimates

AC compressor replacement$836 to $1,103 partsAC condenser replacementabout $543 partsAC evaporator replacement$436 to $549 partsBlower motor replacementabout $293 partsHeater core replacement$489 to $612 parts
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