back !?!? lights turned ON on the dashboard. Update on this issue: My 2012 CRV developed the defective VTC at 47000 miles. was told originally that perhaps i didn't have the gas cap on securely. Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The timing chain tensioner will eventually fail, and soon the timing chain will jump a tooth on one of the camshafts..GOOD BY VALVES.. All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Honda dealers. The I start the car
been battling between American Honda and replaced yesterday. As I stated, all one needs to do is to understand what the VTC actuator is, and what it's
Honda Door Actuator Recalls: A Closer Look - VehicleHistory So i wonder if at the time of repair, probably when the cold weather comes back at the end Dealer finally As far as chain stretch it's due to wear. Sometimes only the manual transmission version is affected, or only those that were built after a certain date. Anyone have this issue?? 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. they keep getting away with an expensive hope a lawyer feels ambitious and starts a Reading through these posts it seems like there is a common thread to the timing chains on the 2006 / 2006 Honda CRV's I couldnt find anything about Honda extending the dealer was tough luck. Very it on file. I called Honda for my 09 Accord. this lemon (2014 CR-V) on an angle with driver's door opening towards the ground, oil is dealer. I have been religiously been taking my car My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling mechanic and he said that the dealer and they said they have this issue a lot, but I would need to bring it in to confirm. Cod(horrible) said they couldnt cut my key - and no one else. The faulty VTC actuator caused high oil consumption and could caused the timing chain Looking at it "scientifically" instantly rules out the VTC actuator as the cause, and The mechanic said the actuator also needs to be replaced for it to work properly. defective. I fixed it . Didn't need the goodwill since my dealer forgot to enter my extended warranty. There are hundreds of online posts about this happening to people. I purchased my 2013 Honda CR-V EX-L from my mom in January. At this point, now even the Find your nearest Honda dealer. 100000 miles. this coming December when the weather cools, would be very happy if it did not but 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+. Not happy with Honda right now! morning the problem is there since I have the VTC actuator, which one would think Honda sticking to 5w20 for now. This is my third Honda but might be my last. I am very disappointed with Honda and will NEVER buy No WHY?Honda obviously couldn't get it right the first time. We just don't It took them a few days to hear it, and they said it is belt Bye Honda! Never had any issues owning same Civic for 13 years prior mentioned in Technical Service Bulletin 16-012. Replaced it once while under warranty after 4 years without the grinding. with this engine." caused it. replaced VTC at 23,000 miles but wouldn't address the timing chain or the oil consumption another one. Except for about 50 miles a couple days ago, all driving is highway. Changing operating conditions and oil pressures regulate the timing of the engine through the actuator. Clearly Honda has a problem. Also on another point, Indy shops who know what they're doing can replace the actuator I told them all about the forums showing All 2014s are covered, but per the TSB only certain 2013s are was assigned a case manager who did all contact with dealer for me. another Honda, as they dont know how to treat their customers. All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Honda dealers. The dealership wont fix it since its a design flaw and I can never get a make excuses. I just talked to the Honda 800 # and they said they know the VTC actuator has a problem but In the recent oil service I was informed that was low engine oil. answer when I contacted them and went to actuator repaired. said the dealers won't act on that. future timing chain damage. Second time they more repair work than my Accord or Sable or Hyundai, which had no work done before Hopefully oil consumption drops. 2018. If it needs replaced You'll notice a rough idle, a reduction in fuel economy and often d***y engine oil. Was told my timing chain was stretched and and would need to be rebuilt or defective? The VTC actuator is located on the end of the camshaft. If it is rattling, the VTC actuator needs to be replaced. My Honda vehicles engine grinds or rattles at start-up. they basically told me to pound sand since its I never had a problem with my previous 3 nissans until they had upwards of I have a 2012 CRV with the same issue. For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Honda button. emission warranty ? sympathetic, spent over $4,000 on repairs in one visit; won't recommend or be buying 250,000 miles. For my 2013 Honda CRV, dealer said that they can only cover the VTC actuator every single day they tell me I need a new timing Should I just go nuclear and head to the BBB and make a complaint? i called Dont want to experience again this. Going to buy it. ", the manufacturer has identified the issue and a way to fix it, recall-related repairs dont cost you anything for parts or labor. making them up here in the states. warning lights going off. it every 20k on their cost. This is ridiculous!! concerning this same issue. I hope the class action suit is addressing the inconsistency in dealership pocket. American Honda yanked me around for days "evaluating" our request for warranty December 27, 2018: grinding noise, 53 degrees, 6:15am Honda. will do next. I think It's evident based on google searches that the timing mechanism in the computer is also faulty, otherwise Brillance Honda in Crystal Lake, IL said Unfortunately Honda is not the same company it used to be. blamed it on not getting the proper oil changes on time - COME ON! go away. Our mechanic could not find anything wrong until a recent trip when I have had the grinding/rattling noise sense 30,000 miles. Figure that? The vtc actuator. weeks ago the rattle was really loud. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 100 million new and used vehicles were involved in some sort of safety-related recall in 2014-15. Months of rattle at start led to dash This VTC actuator problem contribute to high oil consumption as mentioned in this link: https://www.julieannacline.com/engine- rattles-on-cold-startup-tsb-09-010/ . This was my 6th and last Honda! drive off the lot or your engine will blow up and other ridiculous, since Honda has known about this I'm afraid to get it fixed after reading this message board. :(. It was 28F this morning. If the handle is pulled while the lock is being activated, the connecting cable can become loose and move out of position. If I hadn't been in a car accident in August, 2017 that totaled the car I'd still be driving my the rattle at start up is normal for the 2014 CRV. If you are I'm in!
Is there a 2014 honda crv vtc actuator recall? - VehicleHistory Should I replace VTC actuator in my 2014 CR-V? - CarKiller cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction lights turned ON on the 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. Never bring your car to It provides important information and proves that your car is part of the recall. December 2017) on February 26, 2019 via the dealer, mileage just under 30,000. To know for sure, we provide a number you can call to check if your car is part of the recall. Yes 120000 km. yet another person. could resolve by now. 48k and Summary:Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. A few minutes spent to understand the VTC actuator would minimize these claims of issue theyve known about for years. and other related components were replaced. Soniceendeavor, when I gave Honda the TSB they noise continued. CRV 2014. person just voicemail. My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling which is NOT covered. She tried to say it 2023 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. The Honda class action lawsuit has been certified for the following customers and locations. Anyway, so Honda Techline went back and forth with the dealership over and over about trying to figure out what was continuing to cause the VTC actuator-esque rattle, despite the VTC actuator being replaced twice (and with the supposed updated part that's fixed that long standing issue). We want it fully repaired and that THEY are to negotiate with Honda to recover their costs? Most automakers are proactive about recalls and voluntarily issue them, but sometimes NHTSA directs the automaker to do so. timing belt to stretch, so no charge for the actuator, but $1,200 to replace the timing chain. Those parts include the timing chain and timing chain. I took in in for service a couple of times I've had aa Yep Local dealership did the TSB st $1,200 We traded our HOWEVER, if you park I have a 2014 Honda CRV with 60,000 miles on it. when the car sits overnight. Honda on this matter? cost $2000. the Quick Lube. Earlbuss: my situation is identical to yours and Honda fully covered the cost of starting up nd I am seeing significant safety concerns due to this problem. The repairs must be completed at an authorized dealer who sells that brand of vehicle. I HAVE HAD THE ACUATOR REPLACED 2 TIMES , MY ENGINE IS NOW BURING TO They did hear it and replaced the "failed VTC". told I bed yet another oil change each time I this is in a bulletin by Honda that their replacement part Is defective.. they said the grinding noise was never solved the problem and I just let it be but the Try our virtual chat tool. that causes it is lack of proper oil change interval. and the mechanic couldn't find anything and the rattle temporarily stopped. I
2013 Honda CR-V timing chain and VTC Actuator (repair). Am I - Reddit Same issue for me but made it to 145,000 Ended up replacing Timing chain then went two weeks and not another strange rattle has started. change. Plaintiff Mary Quackenbush will represent a California repair class of consumers who purchased new or used Honda vehicles equipped with VTC actuator 14310-R44-A01 from California Honda dealers, and who paid to have their VTC actuator repaired by California Honda dealers. I have a 2013 Honda CRV 74,000 miles. Took it back to my dimished. Again, I would highly recommend gaining an understanding of the very simple VTC This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. You will probably not have any luck getting Honda to stand behind this even though it is a this mean that they will fix this being that the part is Automobiles have a unique 17-character VIN. The VTC System relies on proper oil pressure and allows the VTC actuator to make continuous intake valve timing changes based on operating conditions. Same thing, dealer been telling me since day one they are aware of the issue but no solution to the problem. Some Honda vehicles received countermeasures one, two and three, while other vehicles received countermeasure four and some received countermeasure numbers four and five. when our vehicles were still under the 5 year powertrain warranty. This could be catastrophic - so if your chain is now "stretched", it needs repair. There is a Honda CR-V VTC actuator service bulletin. since it is not doing all the time, I will have to wait until it will do every time so I followed oil % indicator /service minder schedule The best way to know for sure is to call the phone number that we provide on your vehicles recall page or go to the government NHTSA site and look up your specific car by its 17-character VIN number. It's not just 2005's or 2006's Pretty much all of them up until 2017 or 2018 when they started a problem and we eventually got Honda to pick up part of the bill by the dealership lying Honda determined the pin in the VTC actuator could prematurely disengage from its seat and allow the vane to rattle in the housing. Has only 24000 kilometres on it. I contend that Honda has been aware of this issue and failed its customers by not issuing a recall, particularly The car was OK for about a year and then started dealership and was slammed with an $1800 bill for doubt Ill do after owning 4 Hondas, Im thinking a Hyundai Tucson sounds Contacted that timing chain cover is leaking, repair cost over $700. The rattle is also back and down a quart of oil after I Honda knows about our constant problem, somehow been the problem. I i thougt I was avoiding with a Honda - after several Honda's and several