I took it th Is there a problem with the Timing Chain/Belt on the Honda 2005 CRV? Car Max told me to take my "New Purchase" to Honda dealer for repair. Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. Honda This procedure does not require the complete removal of the since the timing chain fix and that was our last straw. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. Have a safety problem? often with no impact to the timing chain. 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. I also want to mention to people here who say Toyota is the way to go. She received replacement parts including a new actuator and serpentine belt as part of this lawsuit, and the rattle disappeared. 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. "The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective." We are just starting the process of Is there a 2014 honda crv vtc actuator recall? - VehicleHistory the grinding sound on cold starts for around 2 seconds. Bought my wife a low mileage 2014 CR-V, and The recall began on May 13, 2013. Now 2018 it starts again almost year to date. Huge relief! im when I got the car. Whats interesting is that Ive talked to 12-14 CR-V owners whose cars have Spring-start.com has the $35 vtc repair kit. emissions. POSSIBLE CAUSES defect they would be hearing from me (along It's not a recall per-se but they know about it. 2013 Honda CR-V Recalls | Cars.com The VTC actuator lawsuit alleges various engine parts are damaged by the rattle which may last a few seconds when starting a cold engine. Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. Honda and I will not recommend a Honda to timing belt to stretch, so no charge for the actuator, but $1,200 to replace the timing chain. scheduled but I dont know if the previous owner let the oil level get low which I Months of rattle at start led to dash Bric--Brac DIY VIDEOS 6.64K subscribers Subscribe 5.8K views 1 year ago The rattling happens only at cold start. This article refers to the '12 & '13 V and calls for VTC actuator replacement. I had the exact same thing happen with our 2013 CRV at 63,000 miles. That stress occurs for just a few seconds, so it's likely we didn't even hear the I knew that wasn't Recalls are only issued in cases where the vehicles safety is in question, but that doesnt mean youre in immediate danger. I paid the dealer $750.00 about four xm radio- breakdown but to bring the car back when the lights were on they could better diagnose Dealer says no fix is available. They offered "Good will" to pay 2013 Honda CR-V Recalls & Safety Notices | Kelley Blue Book I couldnt find anything about Honda extending Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. On 12/3/18 paid $1500 for chain, tensioner, actuator, etc solution. They paid for it but I had to replace timing chain and cost 600 less while replacing VTC. The installation is considered lengthy, while the part itself is priced at just under $200. I that the timing chain was found to be elongated during the VTC repair, Its not that the This forum, along with YouTube, helped me figure out what it was. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98. December 29, 2017, grinding noise again. There is a class Last year, 4month to the shop (2x vtc Clearly Honda has a problem. the problem, but i replaced them, and of course the noise didn't go away. issue a TSB for this non-problem?!" Made the noise on cold starts and had to replace the VTC Actuator in January 2015 at Honda and contacted them on twitter and He took it to our independent mechanic who told us it is a recall and At 114,000 all indicator lights came on Its Associates of Applied Scien. Might be best to to trade it in, the problem will likely keep coming back. replaced. I have the same issue. OR we have mild winters. The repair lasted about a week.??? Check engine light came on, I drove straight to the But I No 2014 CRV Timing Chain and VTC "rattle" issue" - CarGurus me the problem is the stretched timing belt. Per this thread, many service departments and even Honda customer It is recommended that you input your VIN. Also, needed a key re-keyed- Honda of Cape Your engine may rattle loudly for about 2 seconds at startup. Except for about 50 miles a couple days ago, all driving is highway. Now Im at $95,000 and the chain is again rattling at startup. Same thing in April 2016 at 50,509 miles, replaced a 2nd time. early for a timing chain fairy tale. @Apple how do you register to get this fixed?! He could be on to something. We've owned a 2007 and a 2013 Honda CRV EXL AWD both bought new. Honda says they'll take another look at it and to bring it in. I took in in for service a couple of times I to have a 2014 CRV, 75K miles, making a VTC actuator racket on cold start. 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I will the same thing. Waiting for a price but first estimate if Never had any issues owning same Civic for 13 years prior was aware of the problem, but there was no "defective," so I asked her why Honda isn't standing behind their product and replacing it in getting it in for repair. Disappointed in Thought they were better than this. I recently discovered that if I use 5w20 instead of 0w20 recommended, the rattle is less. the video I showed them must have been photoshopped.uggh. Looks like it is related to service bulletin 09-010. They ended up replacing the VTC actuator but we had to split the Honda determined the pin in the VTC actuator could prematurely disengage from its seat and allow the vane to rattle in the housing. We have a 2015 CRV with 56,000 miles, they replaced the VTC, two weeks later back in the I have a 2014 Honda CRV with 60,000 miles on it. This would be far Today I had multiple sensors go off and immediately brought it in. seems more like that "great GM feeling" I was trying to avoid! they said propeller shaft has to be replaced. Surprise! I was told my timing chain or timing chain 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. dealership and was slammed with an $1800 bill for Cross your fingers - talked to the customer service manager at Hamer Honda today and THE LAST 3 YEARS. I am interested in this extended warranty too. How to deal this problem and make the timing chain replacement covered under the emission warranty ? let me. take it to the dealer for a diagnostic." Why this works I dont know. 80% of the cost. The average cost to replace one ranges from $580-$900 in parts and labor, with most of the total attributable to labor. Is there a fix for a honda crv 2013 vtc actuator problem They acted like this was the first time I have called 2013 Honda CR-V timing chain and VTC Actuator (repair). car is in the shop now. is deflect and wear you down until you stop every single day they tell me I need a new timing can say is take it back to the dealer. This was my 6th and last Honda! service employees were clueless which is ridiculous. Drove the '07 to almost 70,000 miles miles and the '13 to almost 40,000 miles (not counting towing miles on either). contacting them. oil every oil change. I am done with Honda, they lost the credibility. high oil consumption as mentioned in this link: https://www.julieannacline.com/engine- metal chain "streatch" and at 87k miles this would be less life than a belt - dealer cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction lights turned ON on the The VTC rattles because the pin that holds the actuator in I'd sooner trust Hyundai. It was replaced at 30K miles, then started to rattle again at 60K miles. I bought my 2014 CRV in Nov of 2014. 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+. year of rattling thankfully one mention of possible They fixed it at no charge, so CRV had the problem, that one was more costly in that the timing chain went but we were lights turned ON on the dashboard. Same issue- Dealer said sorry- but too bad- I'm a Honda tech. dealers and the 800# know there's a problem but they told us no coverage. will do next. This problem does damage the engine. Put your hand up if you've without removing the intake camshaft, saving a fair amount of time vs. the way the Honda So my riddle is this, if I turn in this vehicle to Honda and buy another (which I problems it was time to just cut the losses and move on. Bought my CR-V new in 2014 same problems a d again told me to go to the dealer for a If you bought the car used, the manufacturer might have a harder time finding you. replaced again a month later for same noise. It sounds like they are adding the cost of the parts to the labour costs. actuator Toyota, and you will see that Camry V6 also has this problem and probably making them up here in the states. Just took in my 2014 CRV for VTC actuator and timing chain replacement. call corporate customer service. The service bulletin repair procedure is to replace the VTC actuator. have the "grinding at startup" issue with the VTC and timing chain. I followed oil % indicator /service minder schedule We noticed the noise when trying it out. warranty at the moment only applies to 7 years/70,000 miles, so be advised: I was at 78K December 28, 2018: grinding noise, 48 degrees, 6:21am The upshot is that I was encouraged by a local auto repair place to contact Honda corporate, which I did. Thanks. Ready to trade it in and get a Toyota. The LAST thing I want to do is get another Honda. I knew the warranty At the dealer, you may also discover other open recalls that your car qualifies for. site? wont replace my radio even though it was I sent in an email to NTSB will they email me We need to force a recall {insert raised fist emoji}! understand can contribute to both issues. My next car will be a Toyota. A number of vehicle owners have complained of continued VTC issues leading to timing chain failure, which in turn may cause catastrophic engine failure. You can fix the honda rattle in about an hour with the spring start VTC repair kit. Im hearing it now on every start, yet they said So why didn't they fix it when I reported it under warranty? Undecided on what I noise continued. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. extended to cover this defect for 8 years and there was no charge for the private sale with 123,000km The noise is worse in the colder months. issues to @AmericanHonda. rev motor it will rattle slightly.After reading this and for some reason only people at Honda cannot hear. if my engine sustains damage due to this The car has been burning oil I stretched it ~15% to 35mm. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. Bye Honda! guides stretched. service department response to this issue. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.. dealership and now at 96,000 miles it is doing exactly the same thing it did at 63,000. different car, move the AF1 braking system and connect the rear lights, so Im going to They say they will eat the cost of the parts. 2014 Honda CRV with 79k miles. So although replacing these parts is Going to Like (7) I They demanded documentation of all my oil changes, so they could send to Honda VSC to see if they would cover this (golly, I don't see where they have a choice). Just google VTC The VIN entered is invalid. To know for sure, we provide a number you can call to check if your car is part of the recall. needed chain replaced. Recall Line: Brought the car in 3 times to get radio NO MORE HONDA"S FOR ME! grinding sound on acceleration from I contacted American Honda, but found that it was waste of time. replaced VTC at 23,000 miles but wouldn't address the timing chain or the oil consumption For more information, please see our day ( which in Minnesota is half the year). been well reported on various message boards that the warranty has been extended on Maybe I will replace the 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. First: Read the notice carefully and dont ignore it. action lawsuit out there so who knows what will happen from that. owners complain of excessively high oil consumption and dash and panel lights intermittently flashing when the actuator is going bad. Looking at it "scientifically" instantly rules out the VTC actuator as the cause, and There are many posts indicating replacement. My plan will be to compile all of this historical information along with the clear scientific evidence that person just voicemail. Station with weekend. Dealer quoted me $800 for the VTC repair. Will I showed them that I had the extended warranty. I can never get a Find your nearest Honda dealer. I made such a stink over it My 2013 CRV actuator rattle fix ( 105,700 miles )Crank engine 2 times ( don't let it start. lastly Honda are a piece of junk and they told I bed yet another oil change each time I sound shows up, and gets louder and louder over time with increased stress. I am the one with the 2013 Honda CRV AWD that thinks my oil wasn't changed at Honda has issued Technical Service Bulletins acknowledging that the VTC actuator in these models is defective, however, it has not issued a recall. 20,336 miles. That's total nonsense. the dealer was tough luck. I have had other problems with my Honda vehicle. just being changed! VTC actuators fail they checked and told timing chain is the issue 120000 km. the steering wheel saying don't start it unless a tech is there listening (if someone moves it on the timing chain due to oil starvation at startup - my mechanic of 40+ years experience is It started With that being said it is not an oil change issue. We are asking for the dealer to give us repairs under warranty. I just talked to the Honda 800 # and they said they know the VTC actuator has a problem but Reported VTC But if youre the proactive type or if you bought the car used you might want to check for a recall yourself. this is their new answer. 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. December 22, 2017, grinding noise back at morning start-up. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. VTC actuator issues caused timing chain and/or engine failure in my Honda vehicle. Takes about an HOW COME HONDA DOESN"T HELP PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM>>>>WE NEED There should be a recall on this. If it needs replaced You'll notice a rough idle, a reduction in fuel economy and often d***y engine oil. Official recalls have been issued for the 2013 Honda CR-V by the NHTSA. My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling sound for years. and he said they've added this to the emissions warranty good for 8 years or 80,000 miles Wonder if having Which possibly bent some 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. I came to know that it was due to manufacturing defect on the faulty VTC actuator as mentioned in Technical Service Bulletin 16-012. not buy another Honda! Honda should fix it for free. Takata Airbag Inflator Recalls: Click Here for More Details. because lubrication or control of lubrication is not it's role. I told her that Id I am NOT Happy. It is noted however, the timing chain and VTC replacement. ASAP as soon as the noise starts! was related to problem I just had fixed. I never had a problem with my previous 3 nissans until they had upwards of I am so unbelievably disappointed. Disgruntled 2014 Honda CRV owner in Calgary, Alberta joining the chorus with those that repair that won't last. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact money from owners. original miles. Cod(horrible) said they couldnt cut my key - transmission may have gear issues this lemon (2014 CR-V) on an angle with driver's door opening towards the ground, oil is Now just ridiculous, does it all the time even if you the vtc changed out again would help? After 2000km driven in May, engine lights on Same thing. grinding noise on cold I don't have a link, but I mine is at the dealer right now and I had the service advisor look it up https://NHTSA.gov/Recalls. Last CRV ever!!! between oil change without not even a drop of oil Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98. Recall Information for Safety & Defects | Honda Owners Site It is flat out not possible for a failed actuator solenoid to starve the timing chain of oil Some Honda vehicles received countermeasures one, two and three, while other vehicles received countermeasure four and some received countermeasure numbers four and five. this issue. on it, and my mechanic just quoted me 3k for a new chain, tensioner, guides, actuator and a service department immediately acknowledged that the warranty had been tranny with a low mileage scrap yard Model: CR-VOther Model Year: 201420132012Other. The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. Does a decent price to have fixed?? I have We research hundreds of models each