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AC compressor OEM Subaru or Denso
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Spent the extra dough (almost always worth it with these cars) and bought the Denso. It’s been perfect.
Pros: perfect performance
Vehicle:
Lexus
Mileage: 195000 km
On Rock Auto, there appears to be a Denso model for both the 1.6L and 1.8L 1997 Corolla.
Vehicle:
Toyota Corolla
Part number: 4710169, 883101A300, 8832002040, 883201A420
After determining the root cause of the noise being the A/C compressor, I did indeed cut the belt right off...Success! The screeching sound stopped immediately.
Pros: screeching sound stopped
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
He fixed it by replacing the ac compressor with a Denso compressor and replacing the condenser as well. No ac issues for the past 8 years.
Pros: no AC issues
Vehicle:
Honda
It’s honestly pretty fun to drive, but just know that insurance and gas aren’t cheap, and parts can get expensive if you don’t have a warranty. About two months into owning it, my AC compressor and condenser had to be replaced.
Pros: pretty fun to drive
Cons: parts can get expensive
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 86000 km
An Amazon AC compressor is probably not a good choice. Denso and Valeo make the AC compressors for most auto manufacturers, these would be the only two I would consider for aftermarket replacement if available.
Pros: reliable aftermarket replacement
Cons: probably not a good choice
I took it to the mechanic. My ac compressor needs to be replaced.
Cons: needs to be replaced
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Second defective Denso. First one sent shrapnel through the whole system, and the whole system was replaced. This unit is under vacuum so it is only the clutch pulley turning.
Cons: defective unit, sent shrapnel
AC broke two months ago. Service writer put it down as AC compressor internals seized. Still under warranty though.
Cons: AC compressor seized
Vehicle:
Subaru
we have a 2006 RAV4 V6 that had a belt blow last year, necessitating a new A/C compressor. We got a Denso, but have had repeated leaks and on investigation our mechanic says it's apparently leaking from the compressor itself.
Cons: repeated leaks, leaking from compressor
Vehicle:
Toyota
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Which ac compressor to choose — OEM Subaru or Denso?
If choosing ac compressor across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare ac compressor across these categories:
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- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
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Which ac compressor are better — Denso or OEM Subaru?
In March 2026 on PartReview, ac compressor Denso were overall better than OEM Subaru.
- OEM Subaru received a PR Score of 37 out of 100, and Denso scored 66 points.
- OEM Subaru ranked 2 in the overall ranking, and Denso ranked 1.
- The average rating is higher for Denso (3.5) than for OEM Subaru (2.3).
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AC compressor Denso have better feature ratings than OEM Subaru:
- Engagement - owners believe, that this property for Denso is better than OEM Subaru.
- Noise - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Subaru is outperforms Denso.
- Cooling performance - reviews suggest, that this property for Denso is preferred to OEM Subaru.
Which ac compressor are more popular — OEM Subaru or Denso?
In March 2026 on PartReview, ac compressor Denso were overall more popular than OEM Subaru.
By vote balance, ac compressor Denso surpassed OEM Subaru:
- For OEM Subaru, the ratio of positive (18) to negative (30) votes is -12 votes.
- For Denso, the ratio of positive (74) to negative (38) votes is 36 votes.
By number of reviews, ac compressor Denso surpassed OEM Subaru:
- For ac compressor OEM Subaru there are 15 reviews: 4 positive, 3 neutral, 8 negative.
- For ac compressor Denso there are 36 reviews: 22 positive, 4 neutral, 10 negative.
Which ac compressor do car owners prefer — OEM Subaru or Denso?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, ac compressor OEM Subaru and Denso have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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