2019 Honda Civic: Air conditioning is not working correctly
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Civic report: air conditioning is not working correctly. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 43,350 miles.
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints for the 2019 Civic in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11675912 (filed 07/24/2025): “Air conditioning evaporator died at 86,000 miles.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11666642 (filed 06/12/2025): “The ac compressor failed and has been leaking refrigerant. i went to honda of chantilly to get it fixed. they contacted american honda who stated that on my carfax i have a branded title. i called the maryland mva who confirmed that my title for my car is clea…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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