I purchased my 2009 Honda Accord in 2011 with only 30,000 miles. I chose the Honda for the fact that my parents had always bought Hondas and they lasted for years. Within the first year of owning the car it started with the grinding noise while on a cold start but then the remainder of the day it would be ok. As time went by it just got worse and with all the cars on this site that have had this problem I cant believe that there was not a recall. I mean as if the high oil consumption wasn't enough this just put the icing on the cake. It is embarrassing and nerve racking every time I start this car to hear this horrible noise and have to constantly wonder if and when my car will take a crap. Pretty much all I can do is drive it till I have no other option because 700-1,000 dollars is way too much money to only have this issue return down the road. I'm really disappointed with every aspect of this car. From the dealership I purchased it from to the whole experience.

Getting the VTC accuator grinding noise. Having my mechanic look at it this week. Bought a Honda cause everyone says they're reliable. Not so reliable if I have to replace a part every 50,000 miles. And I've read that if I dont fix it I can look forward to catastrophic engine failure. Just what I always wanted! :sarcasm: There is no such thing as a reliable vehicle. Honda needs to recall this issue and people must unite and bug the crap out of Honda until they do. Class action lawsuit needs to ensue. They only do what we consumers allow. I've owned American made cars my entire life and got tired of having to fix them so I went foreign and no different. All cars are made to break.....period.

I've gone SEVERAL times to the dealership and have complained about the problem. The only solution they have given is that the engine lacks oil. So when I get an oil change the problem still occurs after the car sits for a while and on start up and acceleration. And it is NOT just a winter problem, it's summer and it is STILL making that grinding noise. One time it even cut off after the car shuddered. THANKFULLY I wasn't on the beltway as that is typically the only way to get anywhere in the DC, Maryland, VA area, which could've been terrible or worse-fatal. I had an oil change and got an engine treatment and replaced the alternator belt, HOWEVER the next morning the rattling still occurred although it was as loud, but it was still there. Now someone at the dealer told me that the noise would not affect the engine, so I left it alone and made up in my mind that there was just going to be a noise. But after it cut off, I knew it had to be something more to it than just noise. It sounds like metal rattling against something, or a loose bolt fluttering around...it's pretty bad and I'm surprised that a recall hasn't been done on this. I've had Honda Civic before for 10 years and NEVER had any problems out of it, not to this magnitude. So when I decided to upgrade, I figured I would have this car for at least 12-15 years. I've only had it for five it is now at 116K miles and it has been awful to say the least. I just want this car gone. I've complained to Pohanka Honda off of Ritchie Station Rd in that new shopping center and they couldn't tell me anything and gave me nothing but hassle. The customer service there is by far the worst from their service reps. They never have an urgency to assist the customer or to diagnose the problem. When I told them about it, at least FOUR times now, they NEVER hear it or have no idea what it could be. I'm not dumping anymore money into this car as it has had several problems that I just didn't expect at all. BUT someone did tell me that Honda changes their models every four years and if you plan to buy, wait until the third/fourth year model. Which ironically was my Civic it was a '99. I will say that the rattling is not as bad after an oil change, but is STILL PRESENT. Not sure what the fix is for the incessant rattling and have no intention of putting any more money into it.

Car was making a loud noise when starting and when accelerating (especially uphill) to get up some speed the car makes a scraping noise (like metal sound) . It got progressively worse. I had it repaired and the dealership said that it was valves. The noise has gone away when starting, but now the metal sound is starting again when starting (not as loud as when it was repaired) and especially when accelerating is the sound coming up again. I have spent $650.+ for this repair and it is now doing it again.

So my car makes an awful rattling noise when its cold and has been sitting overnight or for 6 plus hours. I took it to the dealer and they told me I needed to have my vtech solenoid replaced which would cost around $500. I had another shop replace the part as I know dealerships typically cost more. The replacement of the solenoid DID NOT fix the problem!!! My car still makes the loud rattling noise. I called to complain to Honda as I am now out $600. They told me maybe the other shop didnt install it correctly...etc. I went online and see this is a problem with not just my car but other Honda owners as well. I'm thinking, shouldnt this be covered if the car is defective? To make a long story short....the Honda dealership has agreed to reexamine my car at no charge and see if they can find out what else the problem may be. Stay tuned....I am not feeling hopeful. This is my first and last Honda I will ever buy.

I have an 09 Accord that has been grinding right when you start the car and it only last for at least 2 seconds and then goes away. It only happens when it is cold out and then will repeat when the car sits for at least 4 to 6 hours and will do it again. I kept bringing it into the dealer but of course they NEVER heard the noise and could not find a problem.. So every time I started my car i would video tape it so I could have something to bring onto the dealer so I wasn't looking like a crazy person...

Finally after months and months and plenty of aggravation on my part, one of the Mechanics that works there said "ya know our website just put out a bulletin about engine grinding and posted a video, I want you to come listen to it and tell me if this is what your car is doing" sure as hell it was EXACTLY what i had recorded on my phone and camera!!! It is a problem with the Timing belt and Pulleys that are not matching up when you start the car and causing a grinding noise. Also once they got my car apart they also found problems with my Cam Shaft and after speaking with them this morning they said that they are still finding some other things wrong with parts of the engine...

If you are having this same problem please be aggressive in going to the dealer and have them check EVERYTHING to find your problem!!! I will NEVER buy another Honda ever!!!