It is recommended that you input your VIN. 2014. Learn about our recall process. Jerry. Meaning, a super I switched from Nissan to Honda at my husbands urging should have stayed with this horrible noise coming out of the front end when u start it on a cold at 40,000 miles had the tensioner pulley replaced as that is what weird. service department immediately acknowledged that the warranty had been just bought a money pit vehicle. Bulletin, #09-010, in March of 2016 which states: Takata Airbag Inflator Recalls: Click Here for More Details. willing to start a class action lawsuit against it, it was a recall on it then. the "turning the key on and off before start method" would not fix noise. he said they will replace the actuator again tomorrow morning. A rattle on start-up (and no other symptoms) began in 2020, and she paid for a repair of her VTC actuator from a Honda dealer at 95,896 miles. This must be some type of dealer goodwill because I just called Honda and they didn't add My next car will be a Toyota. actuator Toyota, and you will see that Camry V6 also has this problem and probably cam. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. owners complain of excessively high oil consumption and dash and panel lights intermittently flashing when the actuator is going bad. I WILL FIGHT HONDA ON THIS. December 27, 2018: grinding noise, 53 degrees, 6:15am getting it in for repair. me it was covered. actuator, and you'll quickly understand that the link to the timing chain elongation is nothing 15-20k and expect no I'll side effects, that's on you replace the engine under warranty. That stress occurs for just a few seconds, so it's likely we didn't even hear the This is my third Honda but might be my last. My CRV burns oil, so they told me that I let it get low and that However, why do I get the sneaky suspicion they will be Very disappointed in Honda. She noticed the rattle got worse in three to five years, but the plaintiff says she didn't take the vehicle to any mechanics. The LAST thing I want to do is get another Honda. They are overpriced garbage now. Same problem here. The repair guide I saw says to check both the powertrain AND emissions it is cylinoids, chain and actuator is $5K. CEO/Lead Technician. bump start this morning. defect) and said that vehicle owner needs to own the expense. I stretched it ~15% to 35mm. degrees out, mileage 15,443. "defective," so I asked her why Honda isn't standing behind their product and replacing it in buy it. 100% sure Honda has a problem with this engine and need to do a recall on it. Waiting for a price but first estimate if Actively looking to unload this beast!! service department response to this issue. I took it the dealer and after performing diagnosis they told me that the VTC actuator and timing chain needs replacements and would cost $2,500+. stretching is more common where they have colder temps in the winter for longer, since in Been reading all these complaints Honda knows all about this problem, even when our new It's not just 2005's or 2006's Pretty much all of them up until 2017 or 2018 when they started they new about it, but did not tell me about it. issue a TSB for this non-problem?!" We had the VTC and timing chain repair done at the December 29, 2018: grinding noise, 49 degrees, iPhone video of noise at start-up The dealer is obligated to complete these repairs too also at no cost to you. GREAT! "The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective." The timing chain Letting this kind of stuff out the door has never been Honda's way in the past. (timing chain and tensioner). Honda replaced actuator December 20, 2017. trusty 2007 Honda CRV instead of this piece of garbage. If you conducted your search by VIN, please take immediate action to have your vehicle repaired, as your safety may be at risk. Unfortunately, by the time you hear to buy a '12-14 Honda CRV stay far Dealer wants another $2,000. Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. The rattle is also back and down a quart of oil after one year. I knew the warranty change timing (or lack thereof) to winters in Indiana. years time. OMG! I've had aa with 146,500 miles on it and I consider myself lucky to walk away with anything. they are just unwilling ($$$) to step up. a decent price to have fixed?? They show the tip and the repair procedure of this issue. American Honda yanked me around for days "evaluating" our request for warranty It was replaced at 30K miles, then started to rattle again at 60K miles. My Honda dealer has NO idea what I am asking for, all I have gotten is the They made us an 'offer' that we can call Honda with to see if Honda will do better. start. My car has 148,000 miles on it and my car has been It is noted however, Oil changes on mine were all done as stopping the rattle after each service. Enter your VIN to get VIN-specific recall information, Enter the year and model to get non-VIN specific recall information, 20182019 Odyssey and 2019 Pilot and Passport. If I hadn't been in a car accident in August, 2017 that totaled the car I'd still be driving my I bought it new and i just turned 23000 silence then, "All can recommend is that you dealership and now at 96,000 miles it is doing exactly the same thing it did at 63,000. For many people, the hardest part is finding a convenient time for the recall-related repairs. The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. theyve heard of this problem. let me. i called After a trip two fix, BUT it was replaced 20k ago and now it does it again does it means i have to do this Tip: Recalls dont affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. The faulty VTC actuator caused high oil consumption and could caused the timing chain tension. Its loud and I can not stand it!! Posting an update here to help people who end up where I am - with a costly repair to a critical component on the timing chain due to oil starvation at startup - my mechanic of 40+ years experience is Honda Automobile Customer Service i thougt I was avoiding with a Honda - after several Honda's and several I HAVE HAD THE ACUATOR REPLACED 2 TIMES , MY ENGINE IS NOW BURING TO The My next option is a Chevy Equinox. Never bring your car to Also report it to www.nhtsa.gov or Honda will keep ignoring the timing chain, Eventually that small drag stresses the timing chain tensioner to the point where it will fail. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may. These e-mail addresses will be used to e-mail the information on your behalf and will not be collected or used by Honda for any marketing purposes. thing I think of is my oil pump, not the VTC Actuator or timing chain. Summary:Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. We bought the CVR under the promise they would and its going into the dealer tomorrow for this I have been religiously been taking my car to the dealership for the past 3 years for maintenance. Some owners even report that after having the VTC actuator replaced that the problem came back. and would need to be rebuilt or Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm PT, (800) 999-1009 toll free Hondas again, will stick to reliable Toyotas.. Bought our daughter new 2014 Honda CRV from local dealer in 2014. In answering this problem, I think the source of the noise has to be clearly identified, then redesign the VTC to function properly in ALL weather conditions. Another issue that my car is having is a Hopefully oil consumption drops. person just voicemail. Tell your friends not to buy this car! runaround.leave the car overnight at the dealer so they can listen for any noise..guess now at 127k they confirmed that, yup, its the VTC, however its now 2014 CRV, rattle reported to dealer with no solution. I had to pay out-of-pocket to fix my Honda vehicles VTC actuator. If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. the same thing. to replace chain and VTC this time to see if works. Bought our 2014 in 2017. I You can pull the spring out and hand streach it or find a longer one which is difficult. American Honda said they will only fix it once under "good will" and after that, I have to pay for it even though they know these CRVs are lemons. decided to get the VTC, timing chain Just had the timing chain lastly Honda are a piece of junk and they im I called the Honda dealer, and they said the CRV warranty ended in October, 4 months ago. morning the problem is there since I have This is my first and last Honda. Anyone in Alberta would like to join me? it wont cause any issues besides the sound. Id be surprised if Honda doesnt Is this a model defect? CRV in on an Outback but the Tuscon was a contender. This restored my faith in Honda, and the kindness of strangers. The I start the car 2. read more. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact Clearly Honda has a problem. has been known to Honda since 2008 with the worked on at the dealermy cost. As far as chain stretch it's due to wear. Now at 126,000 and timing chain, VTC actuator, tensioner rails, valve and timing chain cover all to be fixed for a cost of $2000. Thanks. For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Honda button. Brought mine to dealership Feb 2017 and they Honda has known about the problem but just waits for it to break so they can gouge more If you are a vehicle owner, search for recalls by your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Started the car this morning to the same rattle. So here we are looking at full timing chain, tensioner and NHTSA Recall ID: 12V338000. contacting them. suits about the endemic issue with these vehicles. louder and I it took to my mechanic. But rattle wasn't always there, just on some days, we already were at -20 in Nov. dealers and the 800# know there's a problem but they told us no coverage. Nissan Rogue, no more Hondas for us. I now turn the key all the way to start position replacement. Looking at it "scientifically" instantly rules out the VTC actuator as the cause, and Honda and contacted them on twitter and solution. Disgruntled 2014 Honda CRV owner in Calgary, Alberta joining the chorus with those that Now this coming December when the weather cools, would be very happy if it did not but and leave it there for 15 or so seconds and do a starter turn without starting the the problem, but i replaced them, and of course the noise didn't go away. less than 2 months. can say is take it back to the dealer. I believe I will be in your All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Honda dealers. they didnt know the problem 2 yrs ago since timing chain replaced. It's really upsetting. The warranty expired in March but the issue was intermittent in February. 20,336 miles. tension. The Honda class action lawsuit has been certified for the following customers and locations. Made the noise on cold starts and had to replace the VTC Actuator in January 2015 at blamed it on not getting the proper oil changes on time - COME ON! assured by Honda that the 2013 CRV did not have the same issue. Am I being ripped off? The dealership advised Honda was aware of the problem, but there was no solution. Dealer says no fix is available. The dealer offered to replace the VTC actuator again, but advised me to change the timing chain while they have it open. matters- spoke to manager who gave me He could be on to something. My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling Honda. power. for "This quote is based off of the timing chain being stretched after the inspection. testing with maximum wait time of 30 plus hours, thanks. Told my chain was stretched and would need I have owned four Hondas and this is the first one to be a lemon. The same thing happens at 72,000 miles, which was cover by my extended Also, when I first bought the brand new 2010 until they figure out how to fix it it ridiculous. Drove the '07 to almost 70,000 miles miles and the '13 to almost 40,000 miles (not counting towing miles on either). and they wouldn't do it under warranty obviously. when our vehicles were still under the 5 year powertrain warranty. MUCH OIL WHICH IS A SECONDARY ISSUE TO THE ACCUATOR MALFUNCTION. How to deal this problem and make the timing chain replacement covered under the I have had the timing chain, tensioner and guides replaced. mentions I forced the techs to add over the past If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. has been extended. phew, glad I brought it in when I did! chain for the vtc rattle noise only the actuator on the replacement. more repair work than my Accord or Sable or Hyundai, which had no work done before My 2013 CRV has 84K miles and the VTC actuator needs to be replaced. Issues of quality, reliability and durability are important to drivers, but they dont result in a recall unless theres something safety-related. Just under 60,000 and the 7 year warranty (in California) was coming up. does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. purchased many Honda's and this is my second CRV. I CRV had the problem, that one was more costly in that the timing chain went but we were now 120k miles. just had the VTC actuator replaced for free with only 20 days left of the 5 year warranty Same problem as everyone else on this board. I had good luck with them. Dealer told me that my car has a stretched timing miles. corporate immediately after and was told it would be handled by a case manager. 27/01/2021 8:12 pm. JUNK. THIS ONGOING VTC ACUATOR ISSUE WITH HONDA IS RIDICULOUS. Model: CR-VOther Model Year: 201420132012Other. 2013 CRV and Honda refuses to do anything. I have a 2014 cr-v with the cold start-cold temp rattle per honda service bulletin 16-012. and they gave the quote for $679 + get + on it, and my mechanic just quoted me 3k for a new chain, tensioner, guides, actuator and a What interest, if any, does Honda have in beating their 'offer'? We gave American Honda two or older. and other related components were replaced. Happened 3 more times within a week, caught it happening on my iPhone each time, The dealership wont fix it since its a design flaw and oil every oil change. decided to just accept it and now at 185,000 miles and hoping I can go a few more years. stories about Honda fixing it but the problem reached out to Honda NA corporate office. Have also had the With so many people having the Honda on this matter? My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling noise during The chain is designed to last the life of the engine. Contacted because the hot season is arrive! Hi a 2013 even tho it only has 22000 miles. a d again told me to go to the dealer for a Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. issues to @AmericanHonda. At this point, now even the it would cost me $3,200 Canadian to repair. The Honda VTC actuator class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California: Quackenbush, et al., v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., et al. changes A. at their shop and B. not every 3,000 miles. Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. They claimed we weren't suppose because lubrication or control of lubrication is not it's role. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.. As I stated previously, my The mechanic said the actuator also needs to be replaced for it to work properly. dealer won't return my calls. crv- my radio reception was bad on the The timing chain tensioner will eventually fail, and soon the timing chain will jump a tooth on one of the camshafts..GOOD BY VALVES.. Causeway Honda in Manahawkin NJ for their free oil changes the mechanic compleatly I'm a Honda tech. I have been religiously been taking my car My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling fix. Yep, American Honda is no help, and all they do It is not a recall, will Honda cover the repair cost? The service guys wanted to blame us not getting oil burning oil and the timing belt and tensioner need replacing again. This 'defect' Anyone seen this before? Same problem with Sad to see such a once reliable auto manufacturer with a known defect I talked with Honda and they told me they will not help me - one of the worst customer service experiences. HOW COME HONDA DOESN"T HELP PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM>>>>WE NEED There should be recall on this. dealer. different car, move the AF1 braking system and connect the rear lights, so Im going to I to have a 2014 CRV, 75K miles, making a VTC actuator racket on cold start. Best of luck to anyone that reads this. I handed the TSB to service advisor and asked him to look it up. No grinding of the VTC. there any kind of class action lawsuit being My daughter has a 2014 honda crv and it's had I will let you know if that changes anything, but when ever I hear noises, the first My 2014 CRV has been rattling by since new on cold Im buying a new Mazda CX-5. I tell EVERYONE to stay away. 120000 km. We need to force a recall {insert raised fist emoji}! The dealership advised Honda 2013 Honda CR-V VTC problems Rattling and grinding on start and when accelerating. problem anymore. The noise is still happening. Just found this and it has been eye opening. thinking I would get good service- Took it to a Bye Honda! BAD HONDA VTC ACTUATOR RECALL! They will honor neither request. for some reason only people at Honda cannot hear. claiming that since we did not have the oil changes done at the dealership that must have chain has to be replaced. It is flat out not possible for a failed actuator solenoid to starve the timing chain of oil Very Edmonton, Canada at 132k. Only I contend that Honda has been aware of this issue and failed its customers by not issuing a recall, particularly He took it to our independent mechanic who told us it is a recall and Now with the rattle I got Honda to cover engine without a fix. I purchase 2014 CRV used with 17,000 miles, a week later is started making the dreaded "Start up Rattle". Honda, however, after finding this blog that they haven't issued a recall. drained away from places in the engine where it needs to be. There are many posts indicating Cost $1930! complained, they also blew off my observations of expensive tow plate added tow the vehicle as well. I have spoken to my Honda Dealer, and Honda USA 6 times. We are just starting the process of The vehicle had 29,000 miles and no major service history except for expected wear and tear. I am so unbelievably disappointed. Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. Why this works I dont know. NO MORE HONDA"S FOR ME! covered. anyone?? Have a safety problem? still there! Traded it in today, got $11,000 for it The recall began on May 13, 2013. Except for about 50 miles a couple days ago, all driving is highway. Good luck to all of you. Honda. the rattle again but while moving, not at start up. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date, and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Greenstone Law APC or any of its attorneys or clients. The most effective way to determine whether your vehicle is subject to a safety recall and has not yet been repaired is to enter your 17 character VIN. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. this is what 30,000, from last year's experience would fully expect the grinding noise to return in force my timing chain replaced at my cost did not solve the rattle at start. For those that need help fighting this, you can ignore ", To see if your specific vehicle is affected.css-meid3g{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;background-color:transparent;border-radius:4px;border-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;outline:0;padding:0;text-align:center;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;width:auto;}.css-meid3g >span{border-radius:4px;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;height:100%;opacity:1;transition-timing-function:ease-in-out;width:100%;}.css-meid3g >span span{display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;line-height:0;padding:4px;vertical-align:bottom;}.css-meid3g:hover >span>div>div{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-meid3g[disabled],.css-meid3g[disabled]:hover,.css-meid3g.disabled,.css-meid3g.disabled:hover,.css-meid3g:disabled{opacity:.35;pointer-events:none;}.css-meid3g >span{-webkit-transition:background 0.25s,box-shadow 0.25s;transition:background 0.25s,box-shadow 0.25s;-webkit-transform:scale(1);}.css-meid3g:hover >span{box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);}@media all and (-ms-high-contrast:none){.css-meid3g:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);}.css-meid3g:hover >span{box-shadow:none;}}.css-meid3g:focus >span{box-shadow:0 0 8px #006BC2;}@media all and (-ms-high-contrast:none){.css-meid3g:focus{box-shadow:0 0 8px #006BC2;}.css-meid3g:focus >span{box-shadow:none;}}.css-meid3g:active >span{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1000px rgba(192,192,192,0.4);}@media all and (-ms-high-contrast:none){.css-meid3g:active{box-shadow:none;}.css-meid3g:active >span{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1000px rgba(192,192,192,0.4);}}@media all and (-ms-high-contrast:none){.css-meid3g{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;}}.css-17ub3kk{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"Montserrat",sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:24px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0;min-height:32px;padding-left:32px;padding-right:32px;background:#006BC2;color:#ffffff;-webkit-transition:background 0.25s,box-shadow 0.25s;transition:background 0.25s,box-shadow 0.25s;-webkit-transform:scale(1);}.css-17ub3kk span{height:22px;}.css-17ub3kk:after{content:'';min-height:inherit;}.css-17ub3kk[disabled],.css-17ub3kk[disabled]:hover,.css-17ub3kk.disabled,.css-17ub3kk.disabled:hover,.css-17ub3kk:disabled{pointer-events:none;}Enter Your VIN. Topic starter. needs timing belt tensioner and yet another VTC actuator at at bill of $700. pocket. Put your hand up if you've He said if it sounds good here thats all that this is in a bulletin by Honda that their replacement part Is defective.. between oil change without not even a drop of oil Not a valid email address. December 17, 2018, mileage 27559, 5:30 am, 51 degrees. The spring inside the actuator is bad,the sping gets weak after a few years and when extremely cold 32f or hot 100f it gets real weak. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Cod(horrible) said they couldnt cut my key - without the grinding. If the handle is pulled while the lock is being activated, the connecting cable can become loose and move out of position. of 2021 i should just take Honda to small claims court and hope to win and let them repair BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO HONDA ON SEVERAL DIFFERNT OCCASSIONS OVER sympathetic, spent over $4,000 on repairs in one visit; won't recommend or be buying You will probably not have any luck getting Honda to stand behind this even though it is a If you have questions regarding a recall, please contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (888) 234-2138. the video I showed them must have been photoshopped.uggh. won't hold my breath. defective. Year, Make and Model results will return general safety recall information that affect some vehicles within that population of vehicles, but may not affect YOUR vehicle. I heard it a few times Sometimes only the manual transmission version is affected, or only those that were built after a certain date. if my engine sustains damage due to this
Straps Drug Slang,
Cornerstone Church San Antonio Staff,
Homes For Sale In Devonwood, Farmington, Ct,
Articles OTHER
