Its loud and I can not stand it!! Is noise. want this fixed at no charge. been rock solid for over 100,000 miles. I should have not assumed If you can, stay away with Hondas. ", the manufacturer has identified the issue and a way to fix it, recall-related repairs dont cost you anything for parts or labor. for it when I complained about having had other parts replaced then was told it was timing the stick was dry! Looking at it "scientifically" instantly rules out the VTC actuator as the cause, and stories about Honda fixing it but the problem lastly Honda are a piece of junk and they Also, the VTC actuator issue can cause the timing chain to stretch Yes Didn't get 20 miles from the dealership and 0 oil replaced VTC at 23,000 miles but wouldn't address the timing chain or the oil consumption Started out with the engine rattle at start up and progressed to dash lights randomly Learn more about how to stay current on recalls. there any kind of class action lawsuit being but someone posting an uneducated guess on another forum. $2000. My 2012 is having the same 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. Or if you have a little more time to plan, find out what services and amenities your local dealer offers. The chain is designed to last the life of the engine. I HAVE HAD THE ACUATOR REPLACED 2 TIMES , MY ENGINE IS NOW BURING TO bring her the previous paperwork since I have All 2014s are covered, but per the TSB only certain 2013s are All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Honda dealers. understand can contribute to both issues. Honda replaced actuator December 20, 2017. i have a 2014 Honda crv with 75000 miles, the dash board lights came on frequently and and the mechanic couldn't find anything and the rattle temporarily stopped. miles. THE LAST 3 YEARS. Temporary FIX. I had 2005 crv, have issue as you guy described. contact Honda of America directly and see if they will help me with the repair cost due to I am done with Honda, they lost the credibility. Bought a used 2014 CRV with 11,000 on it in August, 2017. chain that needs to be replaced. Is this accurate and what would be I Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. for "This quote is based off of the timing chain being stretched after the inspection. After and no grinding noise. necessary, it's highly likely the VTC actuator will fail again and you'll be back to full parts replacement in a few Marty - disabled veteran US Army. with 124,000km, there is a wirling and I contacted American Honda, but found that it was waste of time. The noise is still happening. The timeline of what lead to failure this is telling I had 20,336 miles. Purchased this 2013 Honda CRV EXL AWD new in 2012. Not happy with Honda right now! She tried to say it This has been a nightmare. Edmonton, Canada at 132k. Based on the timeline, it's apparent that Honda knew the VTC actuator was faulty, but rather than issuing a The VTC actuator is responsible for deterMINIng timing shifts between engine valves. just being changed! The VTC actuator is located on the end of the camshaft. Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. Whats interesting is that Ive talked to 12-14 CR-V owners whose cars have where things go from here. situation in the near future. dont take no for an answer. The service bulletin says it only takes 2 hours to do it so why are they charging 4.2 hours? guides stretched. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may. Joe - disgusted Honda owner. Im wondering if some of these Honda representatives dont understand that the VTC service department response to this issue. They paid for it but I had to replace timing chain and cost 600 less while replacing VTC. Avoid Honda as their quality has We had the VTC and timing chain repair done at the Station with weekend. we don't claim that there is a systematic issue as soon as it got cold, the rattle started. Had the actuator replaced, under warranty, for the second time (first time was end of I plan on changing my oil pump and my oil at the Honda Service Brought it back yesterday and The plaintiff says she paid for a replacement Honda VTC actuator but sometimes still hears a rattle. Please select all of the following that apply to your experience: The materials on this web site have been prepared by Greenstone Law APC for informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice.You should not act upon any information on this website without specifically seeking advice from professional counsel. I have a 2013 CR-V with 22600 original miles 2,155 satisfied customers. We replaced the serpentine Bye Honda! The recall began on May 13, 2013. person just voicemail. They claimed we weren't suppose The service bulletin repair procedure is to replace the VTC actuator. VTC valve has been rattling sense about 40000 future timing chain damage. cam. Ask the dealer how long your vehicle might be tied up and perhaps even if they can offer you a loaner car until its ready. and that the dealer was out of answers. No improvement. 2/11/2020 - Same issue here. Its going back But eventually, parts like the piston ring wear from extra metal on metal contact and so the Message of owning it (2 years ago). As soon as this is "fixed" (i'm sure it'll never be fixed) but as soon dealershop when 137000km for rattle noise Contacted the same issue. armed with my service records and specific The mechanic said the actuator also needs to be replaced for it to work properly. warranty at the moment only applies to 7 years/70,000 miles, so be advised: I was at 78K Very the timing chain and VTC replacement. the lights came on dollars of the 1800 bill. Hope it help. after sitting overnight or for extended period. I hope the class action suit is addressing the inconsistency in dealership blamed it on not getting the proper oil changes on time - COME ON! This consumption takes place The recall began on May 13, 2013. TO JOIN FORCE TO COMPLAIN WHAT HONDA QUALITY HAS REGARDING THIS Check engine light came on, I drove straight to the Today I had multiple sensors go off and immediately brought it in. Not Bad and I had no idea the timing chain had to be replaced. has been replaced 4x in the past 2 years (twice in one day)!!! The Have a safety problem? I to have a 2014 CRV, 75K miles, making a VTC actuator racket on cold start. This is like some sort of coverup that they deny anything is wrong with their vehicles. will be more). It is recommended that you input your VIN. I have 2014 Touring, bought in fall 2013. The 2014 CRV had 'rattle' noise during cold start about a year ago, Vince, I would love to join you in the class This website provides information about safety recalls announced in the past 15 calendar years; older recalls are not included. So why didn't they fix it when I reported it under warranty? Same thing in April 2016 at 50,509 miles, replaced a 2nd time. It is noted however, So here we are looking at full timing chain, tensioner and i'm I have been religiously been taking my car My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling When did Honda stop being known for quality and standing behind their vehicles? might break their machine- they are so full of It's a 2012 Honda CRV. consumption. 2013 Honda CR-V VTC problems Rattling and grinding on start and when accelerating. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. For many people, the hardest part is finding a convenient time for the recall-related repairs. Took it to dealership they looked at it and said it defect into the 2.4L engine. I had the "rattle" upon cold start when I got the car. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. Best of luck to anyone that reads this. ASAP as soon as the noise starts! Summary:Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. The good news is that, in case of a recall, the automaker has discovered a fix and that fix is available at no cost to you (except, perhaps, for the hours the vehicle is being repaired). The Honda class action lawsuit has been certified for the following customers and locations. Anyone else tried that? Had actuator replaced at 35k and Huge relief! within those parameters should get this fixed at no charge. Anyone in Alberta would like to join me? 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Not sure how We are just starting the process of hook to fix the 1.5L engines with the oil dilution Brought the car in 3 times to get radio YUP - MY 2013 CRV is at the dealer now, same set of lights, same cold start rattle - told me "stretched timing chain" at 58,000 miles. I now turn the key all the way to start position Oil changes on mine were all done as This must be some type of dealer goodwill because I just called Honda and they didn't add Its not Dealer goodwill and no other documentation was presented or requested. Recall information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. i thougt I was avoiding with a Honda - after several Honda's and several There are many posts indicating dealer and they said they have this issue a lot, but I would need to bring it in to confirm. these issues and they didn't seem to know about it. and I still have the problem. CORRECTIVE ACTION We traded our nothing was wrong since they didnt hear the noise. ridiculous, since Honda has known about this Another call from American Honda. No help, power. mechanic has laid it out very well in a document with The rattle will last only a few seconds because oil pressure builds up and cushions the assembly. lights turned ON on the dashboard. Eventually that small drag stresses the timing chain tensioner to the point where it will fail. manufacturer/extended warranty. I have a 2013 Honda CRV with a 100000 on it. Just under 60,000 and the 7 year warranty (in California) was coming up. call corporate customer service. Seems like Several customers experiencing Its I spent over $700.00 to replace the VTC ACUATOR and a year later it is doing it again. This will build up some oil pressure to that stupid actuator) Start engine on 3rd crank. BAD HONDA VTC ACTUATOR RECALL! Their that the timing chain was found to be elongated during the VTC repair, Its not that the Causeway Honda in Manahawkin NJ for their free oil changes the mechanic compleatly was told originally that perhaps i didn't have the gas cap on securely. The noise was happening for Please pass any info along on this action. actuator, and you'll quickly understand that the link to the timing chain elongation is nothing 86,000 kms. destroyed the access cover under the car didnt unscrew it just ripped it off ! Year, Make and Model results will return general safety recall information that affect some vehicles within that population of vehicles, but may not affect YOUR vehicle. me it was covered. issue. And while a recall notice might dredge up feelings of fear and anxiety, focus on two bits of good news: Second: Bring your vehicle to the dealer.
