2012 Toyota Corolla: A/C not working properly
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Corolla report: a/c not working properly. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 47,000 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2012 Corolla in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10785010 (filed 10/21/2015): “I have experienced this since the beginning of the purchase. i use the air condition. if i am done, i turn the ac off. after using the ac, there is a foul odor that arises. i have tried to open up the vents. i have checked underneath the car. i have opened the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10733062 (filed 07/09/2015): “1. while driving with ac on water was leaking down into the passenger side carpet. dealer checked and found that the a/c drain hose was clogged. this happened on july 10th. 2013. dealer did not charge for cleaning clogged drain. 2. on july 8th 2015, the same…”
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: a new compressor was installed (1 reports) changed the solenoid switch (1 reports) replace the wiring harness (1 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 $580 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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