Known & very documented issue with cold start vtc actuator. Engine noise at every cold start. If all these similar complaints are reviewed.... why hasn't this lead to an investigation / recall ?

- Aberdeen, NJ, USA

My vehicle is suffering from an extremely common problem within the 4th generation CRV - the vtc actuator is making a grinding noise during cold startups. There is a active bulletin regarding the issue, tsb 16-012 ver. 2. the issue is further compounded by the fact that it does not happen literally every single time I turn the car on. It only happens sometimes. The dealership told me to leave it with them overnight. Then in the morning they will test it and try to duplicate the problem. If they can't duplicate it, then they won't fix it. This is frustrating.

- Iselin, NJ, USA

My car "check engine" light came on and went to the dealership for service. I was told the car need an updated pgmfi. I was told a lot of CRV's are incurring the same error indicators. But because my car is out of warranty I ended up paying for the pgmfi update. I do not agree, but paid the bill. This should be a recall.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

After recently purchasing a used 2014 Honda CR-V, noticed a 2 second rattle at cold start-up. Doing research, this issue mirrors a vtc actuator problem known by american Honda (tsb 16-012).

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

While parking on the second level of a parking garage, the car suddenly lunged forward and jumped the stop and crashed into the wall of the garage. My foot was on the break but when I lifted it off, the engine revved up without my foot on the gas. This has done this before and I have reported it to Honda but they did nothing to correct it.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

My 2014 Honda CRV just crossed 87,000 miles, started with engine rattling noise during cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction lights turned on on the dashboard. I took it mechanic and after performing diagnosis they told me that the vtc actuator and timing chain needs replacements. I came to know that it was due to manufacturing defect on the faulty vtc actuator as mentioned in technical service bulletin 16-012. 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/ in the recent oil service I was informed that was low engine oil.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. while the vehicle was in the park position, the gear was placed into drive and the vehicle began to rev up approximately four times. The contact placed the vehicle back into the park position and turned off the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to antrim way Honda (located at 200 S antrim way, greencastle, pa 17225, 877-870-8241), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,948.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

Vehicle made grinding noise upon start-up over several months. Honda claimed it is not damaging the engine and there is no fix. Engine continued to grind and my car began having oil problems. Honda still said there was no issue and they were not related. Car continued grinding until this week when all lights on the dashboard lit up. I took my Honda and was told the timing chain is stretched and it needs another vtc actuator replacement (this was fixed under warranty three years ago). The car could have stalled while driving. This is a known issue that Honda is refusing to acknowledge or recall in Honda CR-V's. they charged me $1800 to fix an issue known to them. This could have resulted in bodily injury to myself or others if the car had stalled while driving. Honda should take responsibility for their faulty engines. There are multiple complaints on this same issue.

- Roseville, MN, USA

Bought the car from Honda dealership in August of 2018. Second I drove it off the lot vehicle started to have a vibration from the front end of the car. I brought it back 4 days later because of the vibration and burning smell when I pressed on the brakes. I had to get a new axel replaced on the car. After I had to return car again a week later for the exact same vibrations. Yet since then the car still shakes, after bringing it to numerous mechanics the car still shakes. I just brought it back again to the dealership to see again why exactly it is still shaking. I had to get a new differentia for the rear of the vehicle, and that didn't work. I returned it again a week later for fluid and transmission fluid to see if that will work and still persists to shake.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

Rattle from engine every startup. Louder and longer when cold. Timing chain? this problem has been ongoing since cpo purchase. It's getting louder and I'm afraid it will destroy my engine, before Honda admits to a defective part and does a recall.

- Sykesville, MD, USA

Oil usage is extremely high with no visible leaks, and engine is dry. I am at the point of my oil needing to be changed, and my oil was nearly empty. I have put in 3 qt's in the last 3 weeks. Also, I live in nys, and on cooler days to freezing days, there is a loud grinding rattle that happens when I start my car. I had a 2010 that did the same thing.

- Mechanicville, NY, USA

When I start my 2014 Honda CRV in the morning in idle and until I hit over 15 mph it makes a rattle noise, but more of a knocking under the valve cover area. We have done the oil changes every time the on-board oil life reminder tells me. During the winter, I take it to Honda during the summer my husband and I choose to change it. The noise has become considerably worse so we went online to review. All associations with the problem point to the vtc actuator and timing change. After calling to make an appt at the dealer and explain my problem I hear the cost to fix it referring to the service bulletin 16-102. It was well over $2000. The issue before I pay that to fix it is that all of the people I read in the online community state it is a temporary fix and the problem comes right back. Some have had the vtc changed four times. That would cost me $8000, a beautiful chunk of change to put down on a new car. Not a Honda. Just like the airbag issue with my 2004 Honda CRV, they had to replace the replacement until they got it right. I urge you to please notify Honda of all our complaints (I uploaded a community forum) I can not afford to keep chasing down this defective part. My 2007 Honda Prelude has over 300K and is a daily driver with a niece. My 2014 and 2016 Honda CRV are happy every driver. Snow beats if you May. I wanted a newer car with newer features, but what I got was an expensive defective Honda. I paid $15000 two years ago, and it is now just under 100,000 miles. There used to be a saying, you could drive a Honda to the point of the body falling off, but the engine would keep going. Not only is my vtc a sore spot to fix. It is now using oil between oil changes due to a defective vtc. So I will change it once and if it continues. I will be back with another urge for justice.

- Pasco, WA, USA

Engine makes grinding noise at start in cold or from sitting. Have been told it's vtc valve but has no fix. Car is cpo with 32,000 miles. Still under warranty.

- Everett, MA, USA

I'm having the infamous vtc actuator grinding on start-up that Honda has detailed in service bulletin #16-012. I've contacted Honda repeatedly about the issue but they refuse to give me any information about it.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

My vehicle was stalled in the early morning of July 17, 2019 in a parking lot and towed to a Honda dealership nearby. The mechanic's diagnosis was that the vehicle stall was caused by the shortage of all fuses in the primary fuse box due to leaking oil from the timing chain cover of the engine. The mechanic mentioned that the oil leak occurred for a while so it shorted out the fuses through the incased electrical wires. I think that it definitely is a safety issue because my life could be in a danger if the shortage occurred when I drove this vehicle on the highway. Therefore, I wanted your Agency to raise this safety issue related to Honda CRV to Honda manufacturer and consumers who are currently driving a similar type of the vehicle. I am currently cooperating with a representative from Honda customer service for an investigation of this serious safety issue. Sincerely, (xxxx) P.S. attachment is the repairing statement from curry dealership. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined assistance due to an expired warranty.

- Lilburn, GA, USA

Gridding noise for engine started at 14,000 miles and dealership said Honda working on fix, then at 50,000 really rough idle and no power, heavy vibration when accelerating. Still no fix! 52,000 CR-V in shop again.

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

When starting the car in the morning there is a grinding noise. It is now getting worse. From the description search on the internet, this seems to be more common in the 2014 Honda CR-V. the issue seems to be with the vtc actuator. I believe the part Honda has used is defective. This has been an issue in earlier versions of the CR-V and Accord.

- Northville, MI, USA

Engine rattles for 2 to 3 seconds on starting the car after a long period (around 8 hours). Contacted Honda, and they want the customer to cover majority of the cost. Honda says the issue is only a nuisance and will not cause engine damage, but will not give this in writing.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

Rattling noise for 1 to 3 seconds when starting the vehicle this occurs randomly since purchase. Have talked with dealer with they say its starter ($863 not under warranty. If I turn key and let sit for a few minutes and then start the engine - no metal noise. Contact America Honda - no call or communication yet

- Tampa, FL, USA

Vibration during slow acceleration at speed 20-45 RPM. Back off acceleration then it will go a way. Symptom start to show up 65,000 miles

- Charlotte, NC, USA