EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-03290 and No. 333-44007) of Amerigon Incorporated of our report dated March 23, 1999 appearing on page F-2 of this Form 10-K. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Costa Mesa, California March 30, 1999