Our 2014 Honda CRV has been making a clattering noise at start up for the past several months. Apparently there is a well know defect with the vtc accurator and yet Honda hasn't alerted consumers to this defect or issued a recall. I am writing you to alert you or to add to other complaints you have received regarding this issue. If they don't notify consumers, then the warranty period can go by and then the consumer is left with the bill. Thank you.

- Westford, MA, USA

Engine caught fire in my 2014 Honda CR-V while I was driving to work the morning of January 19, 2017. I purchased the CR-V new in early 2015. At the time of the engine fire there was 49,585 miles on the vehicle. The only work ever completed on the CR-V were timely oil and filter changes, and tire rotations. There was not any suggested or required work that was not completed. There was nothing unusual with the car, no noises, no odors, and I was the last person to drive the vehicle prior to this day. Forensics report concluded that the fire originated in the engine compartment in and around the fuel system. At 8:50am on Thursday morning January 19, 2017 I left my home in NJ to travel to work 14 miles away. In leaving home the CR-V started normal. I was about 10 minutes into the typical 45 minute drive. I was driving on a two lane highway. I was slowing down to about 10 mph to merge into one lane. I noticed light white smoke coming in from the passenger side vent. I then noticed more grayish smoke coming from the right side of the engine hood. I pulled over off the highway onto the shoulder. There was nothing unusual on the panel of the car, no lights, no gauges, the temp was normal. I called 911 at about 9:01am. The fire department had the fire out in about 12 minutes. The CR-V of course was a complete loss.

- Pitman, NJ, USA

"run away engine" there have been 5-6 occurrences within the last 2 years that are unexplainable. Infrequently while trying to stop either in traffic or for pedestrians the engine suddenly revs to approx. 2200 RPM while I'm on the brake. On 3/5/17 I was with a exford engineer who witnessed it happen in traffic. When I put the vehicle in park to try and stop the CRV, the engine revved way up before it snapped and went back into a normal drive situation and went down to normal RPM. It now has been reported to Honda 3X and back to a dealer twice. I will now call Honda again but this is getting more dangerous each time. It has happened in ca and AZ but while reoccurring, it's not a regular item. It appears in the software or engine computer to him.

- Sun City West, AZ, USA

Starter does not fully disengage after starting, especially on cold mornings.I feel this will damage the flywheel. Grinding noise! note ; vechicle was stationary at time.

- Conroe, TX, USA

There is a loud grinding noise lasting approximately 2 seconds at cold startup. This has happened about 6 times in the last 6 months. My vehicle has only 22700 miles. I'm concerned this is causing damage to the engine.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

Engine emits rattle/grinding sound for 1-3 seconds on cold start in cold weather. ## VIN passed ## Honda CRV 2014 ##

- Florence, NJ, USA

This is an entermentent issue. The starter moyer grinds after the engine has started. The TPMS light comes on intermentenly even if the tires are at the proper inflation pressure. Hope Honda does something about these issues.

- Littleton, CO, USA

Engine rattle at cold start in cold weather video of my issue: Https://youtu.be/0O_P8bjpweq

- Davidson, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer failed and needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,265. Updated 12/13/16

- Daly City, CA, USA

Starter sticks and doesn't disengage for a few seconds after engine turns and starts. As a result, starter solenoid gear grinds against flywheel teeth, causing damages to the teeth of solenoid and/or flywheel. This mechanical fault occurs every time after a vehicle is parked for a day or more. Weather (cold or hot) doesn't affect the defect.

- Independence Township, NJ, USA

My CR-V is 18 months old and since last Dec. Has the grinding sound when first started. The tire pressure signal lights up on occasion but when tire pressure is checked no tire is low. Took car to dealer and they said it could be fixed while under warranty. Hope so, but after seeing other complaints not so sure. Bought this car based on friends recommendations and Honda's reputation. Wish I had known about this website prior to purchase!

- Beaverton, OR, USA

Bought 2014 Honda CRV the engine start making the grinding noise on start up in cold weather. Brought it into the dealer and they said that it is know issue and Honda is working on it. Funny thing is I know other people who own the same model of crvs and they have no engine grind on start up. This is common in 2012-12014 and they have not had any issues. From what I read it sounds like Honda has been working on this issue since the 2012 model, and it's now 2016. II'm pretty sure I will trade in my CRV for a something else than a Honda.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

The car engine cranks up like its already engaged even after sitting overnight or for a long period of time. I told the car dealer about it and he said the manufacturing knows, but was early last year. It's happening more often now. The vehicle is always parked, either at home or work on a flat surface. ( parking lot or driveway)

- Arlington, TX, USA

Grinding noise lasting a few seconds during ignition start up after car has been sitting overnight. Began when car was 6 months old. Happens almost daily when temps are below

- Springfield, IL, USA

Grinding/sqeeking engine noise during initial startup on mostly cold days.

- Columbia, MD, USA

Have a problem with the grinding noise when started sometimes. Also have a problem with the driver's side window rubbing at times when it is raised or lowered. Wish the hood release was better located and marked.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

The car engine will grind when starting for the first time on a cold day. It does then start but in the past 12 months on three occasions it failed to start at all. The last time being April 1, 2016. Took it to mechanic and was told the battery is fine and could not find anything wrong, but it still grinds at start up. The best description is two pieces of metal grinding together. Lot of Honda owners are complaining about the exact same problem in particular on the web site below: www.crvownersclub.com/forums/13-dear-Honda-feedback-forum/36273-2-4L-engine-noise-cold-start-up-CRV-Accord.html

- Leonardtown, MD, USA

On cold mornings, the car starts with a grinding noise from the engine for about a second or two.

- River Falls, WI, USA

Others have reported this. On starting when cold, a slight grinding noise from the engine. When will Honda either fix or compensate owners?

- Dayton, OH, USA

I bought my CRV in Oct 2013. For the second winter the continues to be a loud grinding noise on first start of the day. It must be in the 20S or lower for the noise. This winter I had the dealer verify the problem. Said it's the vtc actuator and Honda is working on it. Dealer agrees it is a defeat, but Honda has no fix in place. Apparently replacing the vtc actuator will not fix the problem. Honda has been aware of the problem for at least 2 years now. Still no word. I thinking Honda is just moving on and ignoring this problem.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA