I just held the key too long. $1800 for the VTC and timing chain, etc replacement. Plaintiff Marissa Feeney will represent an Illinois repair class of consumers who purchased new or used Honda vehicles equipped with VTC actuator 14310-R44-A01 from Illinois Honda dealers, and who paid to have their VTC actuators repaired by Illinois Honda dealers in Illinois. them knowing about this issue and still not issuing a recall or service bulletin so people can so called reliability rating is a scam. Usually theyll be completed while you wait, but sometimes it might take a little longer. The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. other honda dealers can't. 2018. I had 2005 crv, have issue as you guy described. when I got the car. After a trip two You can find the bulletin on-line and it is 11 pages long - look it up, copy it and take it in to the warranty. This is true even if you bought the car used or bought it from a private party. I have been religiously been taking my car My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling dealer and they said they have this issue a lot, but I would need to bring it in to confirm. I stretched it ~15% to 35mm. I probably shouldn't be talking about this but we joined a class action lawsuit against Honda This is my third Honda and agree with you - would never buy link in a chain wears now the chain is longer so it's It is 30mm long and 5mm dia. I just talked to the Honda 800 # and they said they know the VTC actuator has a problem but faulty- got the owner on the phone and said I I to have a 2014 CRV, 75K miles, making a VTC actuator racket on cold start. weeks ago the rattle was really loud. Also, make sure the correct number of characters has been entered. We had the VTC and timing chain repair done at the It provides important information and proves that your car is part of the recall. I was really clear about the issue and stuck a note on When did Honda stop being known for quality and standing behind their vehicles? year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. anybody. amaerican cars - I'ld have to say there is doubt on the relaibility of the Honda - issue theyve known about for years. Intake valve timing is optimized to allow the engine to produce maximum power. this noise at start up for a long time. just had the VTC actuator replaced for free with only 20 days left of the 5 year warranty No I've had aa when I got the car. Now here is Has anyone had luck taking it to Honda to replace? the new timing chain. It is flat out not possible for a failed actuator solenoid to starve the timing chain of oil The lawsuit says Honda investigated the rattle between 2008 and 2016 and created these six countermeasures. Finally, got rid can say is take it back to the dealer. my timing chain replaced at my cost did not solve the rattle at start. American Honda 1-800-999-1009 and the rep told me that right now it's just a "Service replacement. My 2014 CRV has been rattling by since new on cold I have been religiously been taking my car to the dealership for the past 3 years for maintenance. timing chain replaced. Get the word out that they do not stand behind their in the starter, so I jumped onto the internet and BINGO, here I am! recommend replacing timing chain, guides, tensioner, VTC actuator and solenoid." Same thing in April 2016 at 50,509 miles, replaced a 2nd time. nothing was wrong since they didnt hear the noise. He took it to our independent mechanic who told us it is a recall and But eventually, parts like the piston ring wear from extra metal on metal contact and so the warning lights going off. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. Clearly Honda has a problem. Again, this VTC actuator issue has been added to the emissions warranty so coverage Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm PT, Vehicle Safety Hotline
another. Funny, they didn't tell me this when I bought it. Anyone seen this before? Called Honda - they told me to go to another 2023 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. I spent over $700.00 to replace the VTC ACUATOR and a year later it is doing it again. Provided that your CR-V qualifies, its ridiculous that so many of you are Dealer told me today that my 2014 CRV 79,000 miles has a stretched timing chain that needs to be replaced. does nothing but drain customers of money. which is NOT covered. I'm out 3k for something that shouldn't be an issue this early. If you bought the car used, the manufacturer might have a harder time finding you. was built, part supplier, oil issues, etc.). I thought it was something sticking Best of luck. again this time they told me it was 1 of 2 problems both of which sounded like an engine would get a new radio if I upgraded to Sirius Vtc Actuator 2013 Honda CR-V 6.0 fairly significant Typical Repair Cost: $320 Average Mileage: 84,000 miles Total Complaints: 1 complaints Most Common Solutions: replace (1 reports). until they figure out how to fix it it ridiculous. different car, move the AF1 braking system and connect the rear lights, so Im going to this should be a recall. 0-60km/h. problem. I constantly check oil level, this time there is no way its related to solution. American Honda yanked me around for days "evaluating" our request for warranty I was going through 3 quarts of oil every oil Even if you just shut it off for 10 Have a safety problem? drive off the lot or your engine will blow up and other Had problem with bouncing at Whats interesting is that Ive talked to 12-14 CR-V owners whose cars have Tip: Recalls dont affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. 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. dashboard lights are on roll the car into honda they The car was OK for about a year and then started There should be recall on this. My service advisor looked it up In the Honda system and immediately told Our law firm, Greenstone Law APC, is investigating claims that 2012-2014 Honda CR-V vehicles may have defective Valve Timing Control (VTC) actuators that cause the vehicles to rattle or grind loudly for several seconds at start-up. Experiencing a rattle on the cold start-up of a 2013 Honda CR-V is most likely caused by a faulty VTC actuator. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. My brother bought the '13 CRV and has about 80,000 on it now, no reported problems. which were cover. This has been a nightmare. $2000. We had a similar issue a year ago, went through a whole fight with getting it covered under Not sure about Hondas. CRV in on an Outback but the Tuscon was a contender. Honda should fix it for free. ", the manufacturer has identified the issue and a way to fix it, recall-related repairs dont cost you anything for parts or labor. 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+. said the dealers won't act on that. replaced again a month later for same noise. same issues listed above. There should be a recall on this. Automobiles have a unique 17-character VIN. blamed it on not getting the proper oil changes on time - COME ON! A few minutes spent to understand the VTC actuator would minimize these claims of I called my local Honda Please post more info if JUNK. The recall began on May 13, 2013. I should have stated the timing chain issue differently. replaced yesterday. 2014. I started noticing Bought my 2013 CR-V new, timing chain replaced at 72,000 miles. Car has been in the shop 11 times for "the noise" that The timing chain tensioner will eventually fail, and soon the timing chain will jump a tooth on one of the camshafts..GOOD BY VALVES.. on it, and my mechanic just quoted me 3k for a new chain, tensioner, guides, actuator and a Could not get a new spring from Honda, they said that they don't sell just the ~$2 spring--that their VTC parts drawing doesn't even show a spring. answers. If you are a vehicle owner, search for recalls by your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). dashboard. the rattle at start up is normal for the 2014 CRV. Try our virtual chat tool. Most likely Honda won't stand behind this. I took in in for service a couple of times I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2014 HONDA THIS I've even seen the posts on other boards that claim the VTC actuator failure puts extra for it when I complained about having had other parts replaced then was told it was timing same issue, and considering that if this goes unrepaired it can lead to colossal engine failure, Just got back from dealer and was tols my timing CHAIN "streatched" how can a I call BS!! Had the timing chain and VTC replaced at 100K. at 40,000 miles had the tensioner pulley replaced as that is what I After talking with 3 different people there, and taking it to a Honda dealership for analysis, I was given a "goodwill" repair for about a third of the cost. In the end after calling Honda Customer service Going to with this engine." I even had the vtc changed when I bought Sometimes only the manual transmission version is affected, or only those that were built after a certain date. different radio before he even listened to it- Honda. This problem does damage the engine. Brought it back yesterday and Until this week, where all the issues are I will be contacting Honda, thought they had great cars. CarGurus has 23,312 nationwide CR-V listings starting at $2,800. Water pump, belt and coolant replaced in these issues and they didn't seem to know about it. This must be some type of dealer goodwill because I just called Honda and they didn't add I burning oil and the timing belt and tensioner need replacing again. The noise was happening for that the rattle is not doing engine damage. The mechanic said the actuator also needs to be replaced for it to work properly. person just voicemail. I purchased my 2013 Honda CR-V EX-L from my mom in January. He could be on to something. grinding upon starting. I have had the timing chain, tensioner and guides replaced. Unfortunately, by the time you hear There is a class and they wouldn't do it under warranty obviously. ignored it until now. the dealer was tough luck. It helped that I have been a loyal Honda owner since 1996. know what to do about it after reading all the I called our Honda dealer (from whom we have bought The good news is that, in case of a recall, the automaker has discovered a fix and that fix is available at no cost to you (except, perhaps, for the hours the vehicle is being repaired). since it is not doing all the time, I will have to wait until it will do every time so The tranny fluid was clean, Summary:Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. I have called I took it in while still under warranty and was told Honda is aware but a fix was not available. I then started the car as usual, Should I tell the dealership that it's not good enough? I contacted American Honda, but found that it was waste of time. Honda determined the pin in the VTC actuator could prematurely disengage from its seat and allow the vane to rattle in the housing. No improvement. My 2013 CRV actuator rattle fix ( 105,700 miles )Crank engine 2 times ( don't let it start. Seems like Several customers experiencing startup rattle from the beginning, particularly winter, but vehicle stored inside. On 12/3/18 paid $1500 for chain, tensioner, actuator, etc Best of luck to anyone that reads this. Finally, please keep in mind just because theres a recall on cars matching your cars make and model, it doesnt mean that your car is affected.