{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11750204,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/10/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"07/14/2026","vin":"19VDE3F70DE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"I am submitting this complaint to document what I believe is a recurring defect involving the air conditioning compressor on my 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid.  Vehicle history:  * 2013: Vehicle purchased new. * 2019: Original A/C compressor failed and required replacement. * 2026: Replacement A/C compressor has failed again.  This means the vehicle is now on its third A/C compressor since new. Based on my experience, each compressor has lasted only about 4\u20136 years before failing.  The first compressor replacement, performed by an Acura dealer in 2019, cost approximately $5,700. I have now been quoted approximately $3,600 by an independent repair facility and approximately $5,200 by an Acura dealer for the current repair.  In addition to the extremely high repair cost, I have found that many independent A/C repair shops are reluctant to perform this repair because of the complexity and expense of replacing the compressor on this hybrid model. Replacement options are also very limited because this compressor is essentially an Acura OEM-specific component, with few, if any, widely available equivalent alternatives.  The current failure began with a rattling/chattering noise whenever the A/C was engaged. Eventually, the compressor load became severe enough that the accessory belt was thrown off when the A/C engaged. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle, ruled out the belt tensioner, and concluded that the compressor is the source of the problem.  While compressors are wear items, replacing the compressor three times over the life of the vehicle\u2014with each unit lasting only about five years\u2014appears to be an unusually short service life, especially considering the exceptionally high cost of repair. In my opinion, this suggests a potential design or durability issue with the compressor used in the 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid.  I am requesting that NHTSA document this complaint and review whether other owners of the same vehicle have experienced similar repeated compressor failur","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2013","productMake":"ACURA","productModel":"ILX","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]}]}