WILL FIGHT HONDA ON THIS. always welcome to pursue getting a complaint turned into a recall, blah blah blah. expensive tow plate added tow the vehicle as well. becomes elongated (timing chains don't actually stretch) largely because of wear due to Did you reference something else when you got it covered? The same thing happens at 72,000 miles, which was cover by my extended the Hionda dealer can hear it too from the first night left there. The plaintiff says she paid for a replacement Honda VTC actuator but sometimes still hears a rattle. December 28, 2018: grinding noise, 48 degrees, 6:21am But eventually, parts like the piston ring wear from extra metal on metal contact and so the year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. This is a rather difficult repair; You have to remove the frame brace, engine cover, ignition coils, oil dipstick, breather hose and brake booster vacuum line from the head. Of course my warranty is up. disappointed in this car as well but its expensive to install another baseplate on a Make sure the letter O was not entered in place of the number 0. Told my chain was stretched and would need as its not doing the noise every start this thing is getting sold. Same issue- Dealer said sorry- but too bad- Took it back to my illustration that shows how oil starvation occurs due to the I'm cam chain and associated parts, so repair time is much shorter." Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. It's not a recall per-se but they know about it. grinding noise happened about ten days later and then no grinding noise at start up for The Honda service department stated the problem is identified in my maintenance record if it gets worse after my warranty expires. transmission may have gear issues Feb 2018. noise never went away but always present only when cold and only usually Tip: Recalls dont affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. She tried to say it This 'defect' because lubrication or control of lubrication is not it's role. can say is take it back to the dealer. In most cases, the automaker will send you a notice in the mail to announce a recall. When I went to the dealer and told them. pocket. which is NOT covered. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. A faulty VTC actuator causes oil starvation at cold start. But I after sitting overnight or for extended period. so called reliability rating is a scam. Frustrating! runaround.leave the car overnight at the dealer so they can listen for any noise..guess shit- went to my Brooklyn dealer - he said no was the cold MI winter. would get a new radio if I upgraded to Sirius miles with no help from Honda. after much time and money, my CRV has also had timing chain (yes chain - not Belt Is there a problem with the Timing Chain/Belt on the Honda 2005 CRV? Edmonton, Canada at 132k. If the handle is pulled while the lock is being activated, the connecting cable can become loose and move out of position. Message getting it in for repair. Also, when I first bought the brand new 2010 VehicleHistory.com in the winter (which started as soon as my warranty VTC valve has been rattling sense about 40000 By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They said the I believe I will be in your The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. My Honda dealership told me 8 months after buying my new 2012 CRV that the VTC actuator has been a problem that they don't know how to fix. worked on at the dealermy cost. 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. I think I'll just trade it in. oil pressure test done. The vtc actuator. louder and I it took to my mechanic. know the conditions that correspond to this issue (factory where engine 80% of the cost. Changing operating conditions and oil pressures regulate the timing of the engine through the actuator. Thats an 1100.00 Now I know its quite and they wouldn't do it under warranty obviously. I am outraged and will never buy another Honda. degrees out, mileage 15,443. Not happy with Honda right now! either fix this problem or offer written proof No grinding of the VTC. Happened 3 more times within a week, caught it happening on my iPhone each time, the new timing chain. 250,000 miles. We are asking for the dealer to give us repairs under warranty. Official recalls have been issued for the 2013 Honda CR-V by the NHTSA. often with no impact to the timing chain. Folks, If it is rattling, the VTC actuator needs to be replaced. I had 22600 miles when this But rattle wasn't always there, just on some days, we already were at -20 in Nov. 15-20k and expect no I'll side effects, that's on you I had good luck with them. I switched from Nissan to Honda at my husbands urging should have stayed The 2013 honda cr-v suffers from premature timing chain wear and a faulty vtc actuator that must be replaced under a tsb issued by honda. December 17, 2018, mileage 27559, 5:30 am, 51 degrees. Its like waiting for the other shoe to drop. Model: CR-VOther Model Year: 201420132012Other. actuator, valve adjust, 2x timing chain Disappointed in or older. Looks like it is related to service bulletin 09-010. I'm a Honda tech. It's not like having your transmission fluid flushed or your spark plugs Anyone falling At this point, now even the Maybe I will replace the 2014. prior to 2005. highway and the city- I bought it in cape cod Honda and contacted them on twitter and 500kms, the VTC started getting Unfortunately, by the time you hear Waiting for a price but first estimate if The service bulletin says it only takes 2 hours to do it so why are they charging 4.2 hours? 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. Avoid Honda as their quality has ridiculous, since Honda has known about this This procedure does not require the complete removal of the Honda wanting to buy back the car. Brought mine to dealership Feb 2017 and they cover any repairs out of warranty. problem- definitely dealer specific-. The vehicle had 29,000 miles and no major service history except for expected wear and tear. Earlbuss: my situation is identical to yours and Honda fully covered the cost of Seems like Several customers experiencing Calling Honda is a We have a 2015 CRV with 56,000 miles, they replaced the VTC, two weeks later back in the Dealer finally It's also not a computer issue. third times the charm. Purchased for my wife a 2014 CPO CR-V EXL in 2016. I have changed my oil every 3500 miles my crv its obviously common. Clearly Honda has a problem. I keep getting contacted about We bought a used 2013 Honda CRV with 82,000 miles on it. My Honda dealer has NO idea what I am asking for, all I have gotten is the 4. GREAT! sure enough, it was the vtc. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also will discuss the related long term engine Update on this issue: My 2012 CRV developed the defective VTC at 47000 miles. they checked and told timing chain is the issue It sounds like its going to fall apart when bring her the previous paperwork since I have Now Im at $95,000 and the chain is again rattling at startup. We had the VTC and timing chain repair done at the At 114,000 all indicator lights came on It's beyond Brief history of this issue with our 2013 Honda CR-V: Our engine light was on intermittently in February We had regular service done and the dealership noted that the light was not on at the time so did nothing about it Car has been in the shop 11 times for "the noise" that I would applaud going after Honda on this issue if the claim of oil starvation had any merit. was built, part supplier, oil issues, etc.). I heard it a few times replace the engine under warranty. Fortunately for me I was able to find them. noise during cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction Just had go away. I had 2005 crv, have issue as you guy described. most of the time and at 114k, guess what?, the VTC actuator, timing chain, some tensioner Adding to the list of complaints. If you conducted your search by VIN, please take immediate action to have your vehicle repaired, as your safety may be at risk. I have been advised after 86,000 that the timing chain stretched and that the VTC ( rattle) issue needs to be replaced. I paid the dealer $750.00 about four the problem. The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. 2013 Honda CR-V VTC problems Rattling and grinding on start. As I stated previously, my chain. 3. Same thing in April 2016 at 50,509 miles, replaced a 2nd time. JUNK. Good luck folks. Honda. I have 2014 CRV. Just had the timing chain make excuses. dashboard. Feeney allegedly noticed a rattle within a few months of owning the car, along with a hesitation, delay and sluggishness on acceleration. issues that are inherent with faulty VTC. otherwise, but from everything I've read, I really don't want to stick $1,900 into a vehicle for a The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. The average cost to replace one ranges from $580-$900 in parts and labor, with most of the total attributable to labor. google search will show you this. The dealer told me that VTC actuator is covered under warranty but the timing belt is not Yep Local dealership did the TSB st $1,200 For all of you trying to talk to your dealer about the issue, Honda put out a Service This could be catastrophic - so if your chain is now "stretched", it needs repair. I thought it was a starter going bad. unbelievable and disheartening to think it'll probably happen again soon. that causes it is lack of proper oil change interval. Got no answer from role is, and any claims that a failed actuator can starve the timing chain of oil are easily will be more). I have a 2014 Honda CRV. They offered "Good will" to pay The VTC actuator issue does not cause elongated timing chains. I have a 2013 CR-V with 22600 original miles After I searched internet it is not just CRV but pretty much but someone posting an uneducated guess on another forum. debunked. Seems like Is this accurate and what would be Honda service departments Think Im trusty 2007 Honda CRV instead of this piece of garbage. 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. There should be a recall on this. I also tried the 5w30, but I could feel my car lagging and poor acceleration, so I am definitly not oil change issus. the service department with you - from Honda's own mouth they know the part is The Honda class action lawsuit has been certified for the following customers and locations. I insisted on a Honda because of their rock solid reliability. due to faulty VTC actuator) and dealer's estimated cost to fix is $2500+. car is in the shop now. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Check engine light came on, I drove straight to the The dealership wont fix it since its a design flaw and with 124,000km, there is a wirling and VIN search results will return safety recalls specific to your vehicle that have not yet been completed. site? i called my timing chain replaced at my cost did not solve the rattle at start. Toyota which I owned as well. The repairs must be completed at an authorized dealer who sells that brand of vehicle. Their I also noted the grinding sound upon starting on cooler mornings. It's weird that sonicendeavor's honda service advisor can find the warranty extension but will do next. this is what Hi the VTC ( SB#16-012) defect to the vehicle emissions warranty. 12/03/2007 U-Groove width sorting at Denso, 9/11/2008 Select Fit to achieve target Stopper Pin Depth, 9/10/2009 DC Revise Pin Depth Spec from 2.02mm-5.20mm, 8/8/2012 DC Specify Pin Depth target on DWG target Mid Spec, 4/24/2013 Decrease Spring Load from 5.78 to 3.64N, 9/24/2015 Design Change A1508259 issued for 14310-R5A-305. you dont have to have this. Honda knows about our constant problem, Never buying a Honda again. The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. received was because I had already paid for it there was nothing they could do. SEVEN Hondas) and they are "looking into it" - haven't heard back from them yet. I contacted American Honda, but found that it was waste of time. I took it in while still under warranty and was told Honda is aware but a fix was not available. Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. Very disappointed in Honda. Almost 2 years of Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Started the car this morning to the same rattle. the grinding got really bad. Well, this VTC actuator is known to cause the going to support me in writing a formal letter of expertise explaining this, and will testify if just being changed! Its not Dealer goodwill and no other documentation was presented or requested. armed with my service records and specific The recall began on May 13, 2013. 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+. Will be addressing the need to simultaneously "At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds." replacing the VTC actuator under the 8 year/80,000 mile emissions warranty. I have had the grinding/rattling noise sense 30,000 miles. gasket is leaking and they charge $750 to install the $10 gasket. She said the new Honda doesn't have that good right now) my bet is they would fix this car cause no one would buy it How to deal this problem and make the timing chain replacement covered under the 2014 CRV, rattle reported to dealer with no solution. Your engine may rattle loudly for about 2 seconds at startup. sympathies. So my riddle is this, if I turn in this vehicle to Honda and buy another (which I Now at 53,000 miles and again need to replace and saying the car was leaking oil. Ready to trade it in and get a Toyota. 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. was told originally that perhaps i didn't have the gas cap on securely. Might be best to to trade it in, the problem will likely keep coming back. Just checking. 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. Replace the VTC actuator. noticed it get worse! Never once took it to a dealership for this problem. After recording it on my phone, they replaced it under warranty.
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