One of the vehicle amenities often taken for granted is the heating and air conditioning system. That is, taken for granted until it doesn’t work properly. Particularly on the 2017 Honda CR-V, owners racked up dozens of complaints about the heater failing to function well. More than a nuisance in a cold climate, these drivers explained that for shorter trips in locations as cold as -10 degrees, the heat in their CR-V never warmed up and struggled to clear their windshield of ice. Climate control repairs could run from a few hundred dollars up to more than $1,000 depending which part of the system is faulty.
Another major issue with the climate control system spans models from the late ’90s up to 2016. Several owners of the CR-V weren’t able to cool their vehicle properly, which is especially critical in scorching summer temperatures. The problem stems from the AC compressor which can fail. A replacement AC compressor can run between $900 to over $1,300, although location, taxes, and related fixes may alter the total.
