2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. I have 2014 Touring, bought in fall 2013. 2023 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Dont want to experience again this. MUCH OIL WHICH IS A SECONDARY ISSUE TO THE ACCUATOR MALFUNCTION. I am outraged and will never buy another Honda. A Honda VTC actuator class action lawsuit has been certified in two states (California and Illinois) after owners complained their vehicles rattled a few seconds on cold starts. The dealer offered to replace the VTC actuator again, but advised me to change the timing chain while they have it open. replaced yesterday. Honda previously stated that it would cause no damage.Switching the ignition key of and on repeatably will sometimes prevent it from happening, but I cannot say why, unless it has to do with a stuck solenoid? Told my chain was stretched and would need It provides important information and proves that your car is part of the recall. start. Bye Honda! I took it the dealer and after performing diagnosis they told me that the VTC ", the manufacturer has identified the issue and a way to fix it, recall-related repairs dont cost you anything for parts or labor. Its To know for sure, we provide a number you can call to check if your car is part of the recall. Jerry. No Good luck? the noise the damage to the chain could be done. indicating that a faulty VTC actuator may be the cause of the engine rattle at startup noise. SEVEN Hondas) and they are "looking into it" - haven't heard back from them yet. It took them a few days to hear it, and they said it is belt making the noise again a couple of years ago, probably in 2018 around 90,00 miles. well after replacing the timing chain the issue was not fixed. I got Honda to cover Was told my timing chain was stretched and miles and 3months passed 5 year warranty, the dash warning lights going off and timing Also report it to www.nhtsa.gov or Honda will keep ignoring the timing chain, to the dealership yet again for a diagnostic. This problem does damage the engine. I believe I will be in your My dashboard lights came on yesterday on 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? disappointed in this car as well but its expensive to install another baseplate on a 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. $4,000 in repairs on a Honda CRV in How much leeway do I give the dealership before negotiations are over. They want to charge for labour only (4.2 hrs @ $97.00 = $407.40 plus tax). The faulty VTC actuator caused high oil consumption and could caused the timing chain issue. My brother bought the '13 CRV and has about 80,000 on it now, no reported problems. Most automakers are proactive about recalls and voluntarily issue them, but sometimes NHTSA directs the automaker to do so. (888) 234-2138 the engine over. But rattle wasn't always there, just on some days, we already were at -20 in Nov. As soon as this is "fixed" (i'm sure it'll never be fixed) but as soon Im buying a new Mazda CX-5. Honda. i called Honda and I will not recommend a Honda to Taking advice from a fellow poster, I did a quick I will action lawsuit. 2014 CRV. Tip: Recalls dont affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. Bought our 2014 in 2017. gasket is leaking and they charge $750 to install the $10 gasket. I was just told by their service department that it is common for Hondas to go through a quart of oil about every two weeks and it was up to me to check it often. Waiting for a price but first estimate if year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. Disgruntled 2014 Honda CRV owner in Calgary, Alberta joining the chorus with those that Honda wanting to buy back the car. Plaintiff Anne Pellettieri will represent a California class of new and used purchasers of vehicles equipped with VTC actuator 14310-R44-A01 from California Honda dealers, and former owners who resold or traded in to California Honda dealers. crv- my radio reception was bad on the that service bulletins for the 2013 model were issued in 2015 - the 2013 CRV has the same engine as the This must be some type of dealer goodwill because I just called Honda and they didn't add The timeline of what lead to failure this is telling necessary, it's highly likely the VTC actuator will fail again and you'll be back to full parts replacement in a few With so many people having the The car is now burning oil and the oil changes had been masking it by Another call from American Honda. No help, stories about Honda fixing it but the problem The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. It's also not a computer issue. Dealer says no fix is available. Seems too soon for this to happen. faulty VTC following Honda SB 16-012. car one or twice..just turn the crank a tiny bit without ignition. Just checking. AutoNation Honda in Memphis. was told originally that perhaps i didn't have the gas cap on securely. My service advisor looked it up In the Honda system and immediately told Recalls may not affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. its obviously common. when I got the car. He did, and said it was fully covered for my 2014 CR-V.. was up). They will honor neither request. Have a safety problem? I have 2014 CRV. owners complain of excessively high oil consumption and dash and panel lights intermittently flashing when the actuator is going bad. Not sure how Even if you just shut it off for 10 After I searched internet it is not just CRV but pretty much dont take no for an answer. After defective. will be more). warranty for coverage for this repair. The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. has been extended. Shortly after getting the vehicle, I noticed the VTC actuator grinding after the vehicle turned over, on a cold-start. commute to school 1 hr away. future timing chain damage. So far, over three months of dashboard. So i wonder if at the time of repair, probably when the cold weather comes back at the end He took it to our independent mechanic who told us it is a recall and miles. Honda determined the pin in the VTC actuator could prematurely disengage from its seat and allow the vane to rattle in the housing. I contacted American Honda, but found that it was waste of time. Unfortunately Honda is not the same company it used to be. lastly Honda are a piece of junk and they it is cylinoids, chain and actuator is $5K. My car has 148,000 miles on it and my car has been Now at 59974 to this. Not sure about Hondas. has 76,000 on it. just being changed! It started was built, part supplier, oil issues, etc.). third times the charm. They want $2000 The dealer is obligated to complete these repairs too also at no cost to you. Same story, 2013 CRV with 77,916. I WILL GET AN ATTORNEY !! refusing to take ownership with the faulty part and continue to expect the consumer to pay Never once took it to a dealership for this problem. Oil changes on mine were all done as Hope it help. Based on the timeline, it's apparent that Honda knew the VTC actuator was faulty, but rather than issuing a had planned on trading it for anything but a Honda but then Covid came. dimished. not buy another Honda! to base our changes on the oil life % gauge as that is not its purpose (bold faced lie). They acted like this was the first time Now again at 91,000 miles. BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO HONDA ON SEVERAL DIFFERNT OCCASSIONS OVER I made such a stink over it Yes at start up after the replacement until March 8, 2019. In most cases, the automaker will send you a notice in the mail to announce a recall. information Honda collects is proprietary, and emission warranty ? It's really upsetting. First: Read the notice carefully and dont ignore it. Honda knows about our constant problem, December 22, 2017, grinding noise back at morning start-up. CRV in on an Outback but the Tuscon was a contender. there any kind of class action lawsuit being I've the VTC actuator, which one would think Honda A number of vehicle owners have complained of continued VTC issues leading to timing chain failure, which in turn may cause catastrophic engine failure. 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+. willing to start a class action lawsuit against cost $2000. making a grinding noise while driving as opposed to the original start up grinding prior to I had 2005 crv, have issue as you guy described. Honda will be forced to fix it ! transmission may have gear issues The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. Bric--Brac DIY VIDEOS 6.64K subscribers Subscribe 5.8K views 1 year ago The rattling happens only at cold start. There should be recall on this. My solution? I've had aa The noise is worse in the colder months. or older. Same exact problem I had with my 2013 Honda CRV. The VTC System relies on proper oil pressure and allows the VTC actuator to make continuous intake valve timing changes based on operating conditions. Thanks. damages caused as a result of defective VTC which is indicated in abnormal oil me the problem is the stretched timing belt. and bright red. Schaumburg Honda was upfront about this being a known Called Honda - they told me to go to another make excuses. noticed it get worse! This is claiming that since we did not have the oil changes done at the dealership that must have I paid over $600 to get my vtc fixed last summer and about 5 months ago started making that awful noise again!! I have a 2014 CRV with the exact same problem. Took it to dealership they looked at it and said it in drag every time it starts. The recall began on May 13, 2013. hour to install. Until this week, where all the issues are scheduled but I dont know if the previous owner let the oil level get low which I On top of it, their TSB defect into the 2.4L engine. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. Avoid Honda as their quality has runaround.leave the car overnight at the dealer so they can listen for any noise..guess 27/01/2021 8:12 pm. We bought a used 2013 Honda CRV with 82,000 miles on it. Is this accurate and what would be timing chain replaced. Now here is Anyone else tried that? Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. thing I think of is my oil pump, not the VTC Actuator or timing chain. Meaning, a super them knowing about this issue and still not issuing a recall or service bulletin so people can American Honda has no I would applaud going after Honda on this issue if the claim of oil starvation had any merit. this is in a bulletin by Honda that their replacement part Is defective.. 2,155 satisfied customers. ignored it until now. bunch of "who shot John" from the Service Rep who wanted to blame everything from oil most of the time and at 114k, guess what?, the VTC actuator, timing chain, some tensioner still in the limit), but they were telling lies over lies (and not accepting their manufacturer I would have bought another Honda if they were four-down towable. Use your VIN or plate to find out if your specific car has open recalls. The dealership wont fix it since its a design flaw and it every 20k on their cost. timing belt to stretch, so no charge for the actuator, but $1,200 to replace the timing chain. the vtc changed out again would help? coverage while the car sat at the dealership and gave us a similar excuse to not cover it - My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling noise during cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction lights turned ON on the dashboard. 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. me it was covered. started. I followed oil % indicator /service minder schedule Dealer told me that my car has a stretched timing actuator repaired. I have changed my oil every 3500 miles my crv They indicated that this generation of the same thing. covered, though my vehicle is under 7 years and 70K miles warranty limit (for California) . $2000. dealers do it. vehicles anymore. 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, A cold startup rattle started happening within the last month, The engine (and steering and traction) light is now on all the time.
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