2011 Nissan Altima: A/C not working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Altima report: a/c not working. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 89,400 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2011 Altima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10689746 (filed 02/21/2015): “Air conditioner stopped working during normal use. the coil to the compressor is fried and will not turn on the a/c even though it has working amounts of freon and all other equipment in a/c system is good. *tr…”
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: replace compressor (2 reports) AC /. 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 $1,020 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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