2013 Toyota Corolla: Compressor faulty
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Corolla report: compressor faulty. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 47,250 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2013 Corolla in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11118169 (filed 08/06/2018): “Air conditioning system catastrophic failure…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10939091 (filed 01/02/2017): “Preowned 2013 toyota corolla in this car have a carfax report that says in 2 previous accidents the air bags never deployded. as its 3rd owner purchased with 46958miles i have noticed that i the vehicle brakes to hard. and when i step lightly on the brake it c…”
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 (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 $1,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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