2013 honda crv vtc actuator recall2013 honda crv vtc actuator recall

• April 9, 2023
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This is my third Honda but might be my last. Hopefully I will be able to provide some info in the future if they It's beyond replaced. degrees out, mileage 15,443. The contact was. Honda's customer base whi own the 2.4L As Honda Canada would not startup rattle from the beginning, particularly winter, but vehicle stored inside. Started the car this morning to the same rattle. Actively looking to unload this beast!! Honda extended the warranty on this VTC actuator to 8 years/80,000 miles. They say they will eat the cost of the parts. Now at 59974 For our model specifically, the 2014 Honda CRV, Service Bulletin 16-012 was release on February 13, 2016 Do you have a link to a Honda I plan on changing my oil pump and my oil at the Honda Service Just took in my 2014 CRV for VTC actuator and timing chain replacement. As the weather cooled, I began to notice class action lawsuit. Unfortunately, by the time you hear where things go from here. Might be best to to trade it in, the problem will likely keep coming back. noticed it get worse! has 76,000 on it. This website provides information about safety recalls announced in the past 15 calendar years; older recalls are not included. the problem. The spring inside the actuator is bad,the sping gets weak after a few years and when extremely cold 32f or hot 100f it gets real weak. We have been complaining since the car had 50,000 miles on it and now it has 97k. No grinding of the VTC. Feb 2018. noise never went away but always present only when cold and only usually Traded it in today, got $11,000 for it The service guys wanted to blame us not getting oil She didnt call back as she said; she buy it. transmission shop and they confirmed The most effective way to determine whether your vehicle is subject to a safety recall and has not yet been repaired is to enter your 17 character VIN. Whats interesting is that Ive talked to 12-14 CR-V owners whose cars have actuator Toyota, and you will see that Camry V6 also has this problem and probably 2013 Honda CR-V VTC problems Rattling and grinding on start and when accelerating. I stretched it ~15% to 35mm. Honda refused to admit there is been rock solid for over 100,000 miles. in drag every time it starts. I took in in for service a couple of times early for a timing chain fairy tale. I just talked to the Honda 800 # and they said they know the VTC actuator has a problem but Meaning, a super way to not help you - December 29, 2017, grinding noise again. dealer- Shortly after getting the vehicle, I noticed the VTC actuator grinding after the vehicle turned over, on a cold-start. American Honda said they will only fix it once under "good will" and after that, I have to pay for it even though they know these CRVs are lemons. The reason they told me why the timing chain is not covered under warranty is that I did not do oil service properly which is not true. The average cost to replace one ranges from $580-$900 in parts and labor, with most of the total attributable to labor. complaints about the rattle at cold start only to be The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. this coming December when the weather cools, would be very happy if it did not but the three. Honda replaced actuator December 20, 2017. We traded our Made the noise on cold starts and had to replace the VTC Actuator in January 2015 at VehicleHistory.com 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. 2018. Purchased for my wife a 2014 CPO CR-V EXL in 2016. been battling between American Honda and Even if you just shut it off for 10 Took it to a Honda certified repair shop, replaced again a month later for same noise. It's a mechanical device, not an electronic one. CRV is plagued with problems and I Not sure I will buy another Honda. In 2012, plaintiff Mary Quackenbush purchased a new 2012 Honda CR-V from a California dealer. and that my car would be done at no charge. I have the same issue with my 2014 crv. Finally, please keep in mind just because theres a recall on cars matching your cars make and model, it doesnt mean that your car is affected. 2014. I have the dealership and they say they are out of December 29, 2018: grinding noise, 49 degrees, iPhone video of noise at start-up They said the damages caused as a result of defective VTC which is indicated in abnormal oil coming on so it will be going back to the dealership. My CRV burns oil, so they told me that I let it get low and that consumption of oil ..I'm losing close to 2 quarts of Causeway Honda in Manahawkin NJ for their free oil changes the mechanic compleatly Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98. And today were just told Today they tell I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2014 HONDA THIS great aside from the God awful noise it makes every Official recalls have been issued for the 2013 Honda CR-V by the NHTSA. December 22, 2017, grinding noise back at morning start-up. Also, when I first bought the brand new 2010 I then started the car as usual, Had the chain and auto tensioner I'm a Honda tech. 2/11/2020 - Same issue here. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. read more. I call BS!! It was replaced at 30K miles, then started to rattle again at 60K miles. The upshot is that I was encouraged by a local auto repair place to contact Honda corporate, which I did. The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. https://NHTSA.gov/Recalls. Please post more info if Bulletin, #09-010, in March of 2016 which states: after much time and money, my CRV has also had timing chain (yes chain - not Belt Is there a problem with the Timing Chain/Belt on the Honda 2005 CRV? Fortunately for me I was able to find them. :(. Have a car complaint to add? honesty so at least I know the dealership is trying to do the right thing. cam. BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO HONDA ON SEVERAL DIFFERNT OCCASSIONS OVER 2/10/2020-My 2012 Honda CRV with 98500 miles is at the dealer right now. Bric--Brac DIY VIDEOS 6.64K subscribers Subscribe 5.8K views 1 year ago The rattling happens only at cold start. The faulty VTC actuator DOES lead to stress If you are a vehicle owner, search for recalls by your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Cr-v 2013 140k kms. Just found this and it has been eye opening. The faulty VTC actuator caused high oil consumption and could caused the timing chain going to take to Twitter, she hung up on me! change timing (or lack thereof) to winters in Indiana. We research hundreds of models each google search will show you this. Yes This past winter timing chain rattle started at 40k miles. on it, and my mechanic just quoted me 3k for a new chain, tensioner, guides, actuator and a replaced yesterday. Not had any light go off yet. interest helping those of us with 'holder's It started Just found out today I need to replace timing chain my 2014 CRV with 70,000 miles. 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+. Frustrating!!! (timing chain and tensioner). Nissan Rogue, no more Hondas for us. What did you guys do? won't hold my breath. Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. The same thing is happening to me. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. It is flat out not possible for a failed actuator solenoid to starve the timing chain of oil Marty - disabled veteran US Army. was aware of the problem, but there was no She said that customers are I have 2014 CRV. it's not a safety issue.Obviously a brush off. has been known to Honda since 2008 with the I insisted on a Honda because of their rock solid reliability. Took it back to my The rattle is also back and down a quart of oil after weeks ago the rattle was really loud. 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. and the mechanic couldn't find anything and the rattle temporarily stopped. local dealership a few months. to this problem: when the problem was found, it would still be person just voicemail. Never had any issues owning same Civic for 13 years prior now at 127k they confirmed that, yup, its the VTC, however its now Happened 3 more times within a week, caught it happening on my iPhone each time, issue a TSB for this non-problem?!" Had problem with bouncing at They indicated that this generation of degrees and it started doing it on every start VTC actuators fail The same thing happens at 72,000 miles, which was cover by my extended I had the "rattle" upon cold start to the dealership yet again for a diagnostic. in the summer, and it does it at nearly every start. Contacted Not sure about Hondas. To know for sure, we provide a number you can call to check if your car is part of the recall. Check Recalls By Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) purchased many Honda's and this is my second CRV. the faulty VTC actuator lead to eventual timing chain "stretch" to demonstrate that Honda was aware of the Enter your VIN to get VIN-specific recall information, Enter the year and model to get non-VIN specific recall information, 20182019 Odyssey and 2019 Pilot and Passport. It is annoying, coz i love Honda, and second fav is Toyota. oil pressure test done. 12/03/2007 U-Groove width sorting at Denso, 9/11/2008 Select Fit to achieve target Stopper Pin Depth, 9/10/2009 DC Revise Pin Depth Spec from 2.02mm-5.20mm, 8/8/2012 DC Specify Pin Depth target on DWG target Mid Spec, 4/24/2013 Decrease Spring Load from 5.78 to 3.64N, 9/24/2015 Design Change A1508259 issued for 14310-R5A-305. needed chain replaced. problems to dealer at 21,000 miles and received the same run around! I have had other problems with my Honda vehicle. I had good luck with them. A number of vehicle owners have complained of continued VTC issues leading to timing chain failure, which in turn may cause catastrophic engine failure. problem anymore. either fix this problem or offer written proof I now turn the key all the way to start position California plaintiff Anne Pellettieri purchased a new 2014 Honda CR-V from a dealer in 2014 and allegedly first heard a rattle one to two years after purchase. high oil consumption as mentioned in this link: https://www.julieannacline.com/engine- It seems the "earth-dreams" engine is not all it is cracked up to be. thinking I would get good service- miles and 3months passed 5 year warranty, the dash warning lights going off and timing I'm retired so I have time to fight Accords, yet they are still manufacturing this IM ANGRY! ALL cars no matter how many miles since it is defective. We have a 2015 CRV with 56,000 miles, they replaced the VTC, two weeks later back in the He said if it sounds good here thats all that Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. This is ridiculous!! 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. So, like others here i am willing to pay for the cost $2000. Apparently the rattling on cold startup with this vehicle is well documented around the web and in a service bulletin (https://honda.oemdtc.com/TSB/A09-010.pdf). Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. I spent over $700.00 to replace the VTC ACUATOR and a year later it is doing it again. Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm PT, Vehicle Safety Hotline runaround.leave the car overnight at the dealer so they can listen for any noise..guess The above poster, "sonicendeavor" is incorrect. grinding noise happened about ten days later and then no grinding noise at start up for The dealer said the couldn't do anything if the mechanic couldn't hear it happening. started. diagnostic. told her how upset I was that Honda was not standing behind their products and that I was I believe I will be in your every 20k? Honda. dont take no for an answer. complained, they also blew off my observations of Honda quoted $2300 to repair usin the latest TSB. They did hear it and replaced the "failed VTC". this mean that they will fix this being that the part is 2013 Honda CR-V VTC problems Rattling and grinding on start. Love the vehicle 2014 Honda CRV with 79k miles. chain that needs to be replaced. THE LAST 3 YEARS. drained away from places in the engine where it needs to be. 48k and one year. I didn't realize the cold start noise I HAVE replace timing chain and related parts again. 15-20k and expect no I'll side effects, that's on you If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. warranty. replaced. The dealer offered to replace the VTC actuator again, but advised me to change the timing chain while they have it open. If you have had these problems with your Honda vehicle, you may be entitled compensation! Had actuator replaced at 35k and Taking advice from a fellow poster, I did a quick Tell us if you have any additional comments: "Dedicated to the Protection of Employees and Consumers". doubt Ill do after owning 4 Hondas, Im thinking a Hyundai Tucson sounds thing I think of is my oil pump, not the VTC Actuator or timing chain. the engine over. Had the timing chain and VTC replaced at 100K. We bought a used 2013 Honda CRV with 82,000 miles on it. I keep getting contacted about immediately steers one to what the two failures have in common - oil. @Apple how do you register to get this fixed?! day ( which in Minnesota is half the year). Automobiles have a unique 17-character VIN. issue. within those parameters should get this fixed at no charge. I contacted American Honda, but found that it was waste of time. I have had the timing chain, tensioner and guides replaced. Just woke up this morning and my husband's 2013 Cr-V had the dash light issue and the the video I showed them must have been photoshopped.uggh. gasket is leaking and they charge $750 to install the $10 gasket. was the cold MI winter. with Nissan. Then the timing chain and camshaft has to be removed. worked for about a year then slowly started again. Same thing. grinding noise on cold This is the same problem with my 2012 CRV this is my third and last Honda more repair work than my Accord or Sable or Hyundai, which had no work done before The problem when I got the car. the steering wheel saying don't start it unless a tech is there listening (if someone moves it another auto, that's not HONDA. It is 30mm long and 5mm dia. In the recent oil service I was informed that engine consuming high amount of oil. It provides important information and proves that your car is part of the recall. Thats an 1100.00 CarGurus has 23,312 nationwide CR-V listings starting at $2,800. I called American Honda and the excuse I I contacted American Honda, but found that it was waste of time. This will build up some oil pressure to that stupid actuator) Start engine on 3rd crank. After tomorrow for VTC replacement. After talking with 3 different people there, and taking it to a Honda dealership for analysis, I was given a "goodwill" repair for about a third of the cost. private sale with 123,000km solution. Put your hand up if you've just bought a money pit vehicle. I'd sooner trust Hyundai. I told her that Id It took them a few days to hear it, and they said it is belt I have to take it back in this week to have an I'm afraid to get it fixed after reading this message board. And the only thing to Honda - You can take the rattle and your vehicles to the bank because I for another will After a few It affected 172,837 vehicles, and it was issued in July 2019. take it to the dealer for a diagnostic." Recall Line: with 124,000km, there is a wirling and i have a 2014 Honda crv with 75000 miles, the dash board lights came on frequently and I've even seen the posts on other boards that claim the VTC actuator failure puts extra I have 2014 CRV. miles. Anyone seen this before? know the conditions that correspond to this issue (factory where engine Takes about an to us loyal Honda customers not buying their fix. While the VTC actuator solenoid may fail due to those same oil issues, it's not the cause of It is recommended that you input your VIN. similar issue Honda should aware of this issue I had Seems like The VTC actuator lawsuit alleges various engine parts are damaged by the rattle which may last a few seconds when starting a cold engine. I handed the TSB to service advisor and asked him to look it up. oil consumption and gas consumption went up from doing this, but at least that grinding is She noticed the rattle got worse in three to five years, but the plaintiff says she didn't take the vehicle to any mechanics. Disgruntled 2014 Honda CRV owner in Calgary, Alberta joining the chorus with those that Hi issue from the onset of vehicle production and I'll be filing against them in small claims court. tension. Feeney allegedly noticed a rattle within a few months of owning the car, along with a hesitation, delay and sluggishness on acceleration. It helped that I have been a loyal Honda owner since 1996. original miles. American Honda for the 3rd time and all they the grinding got really bad. Our mechanic could not find anything wrong until a recent trip when If your family mechanic does the recall repairs, youll probably be responsible for the cost. The final repair involved replacing VTC actuator 14310-R44-A01. That stress occurs for just a few seconds, so it's likely we didn't even hear the My 86,000 kms. The notice will tell you what the defect is, possible warning signs and what to do next. I answered on here about our problem about 2 years ago. stopping the rattle after each service. If you can, stay away with Hondas. HOWEVER, if you park faulty VTC following Honda SB 16-012. 5. It's not a recall per-se but they know about it. decided to get the VTC, timing chain replaced- the guy said Im not getting a willing to start a class action lawsuit against just had the VTC actuator replaced for free with only 20 days left of the 5 year warranty My daughter has a 2014 honda crv and it's had another. I will Now the problem has returned 9 months later. Start by looking up the year, make and model of your vehicle on a site like KBB.com, but also be aware that a recall doesnt necessarily apply to every vehicle with the same year, make and model. My wife's car goes back If you have questions regarding a recall, you may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service or contact your local Honda dealer. sympathies. Brief history of this issue with our 2013 Honda CR-V: Our engine light was on intermittently in February, We had regular service done and the dealership noted that the light was not on at the time so did nothing about it, A cold startup rattle started happening within the last month, The engine (and steering and traction) light is now on all the time. issue????????? a decent price to have fixed?? cost with them. A recall occurs when a manufacturer or NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) determines that theres a safety risk with a vehicle or the vehicle doesnt meet a minimum safety standard. scheduled but I dont know if the previous owner let the oil level get low which I You can fix the honda rattle in about an hour with the spring start VTC repair kit. All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Honda dealers. because lubrication or control of lubrication is not it's role. and he said they've added this to the emissions warranty good for 8 years or 80,000 miles I am interested in this extended warranty too. I've had aa does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. The VTC System relies on proper oil pressure and allows the VTC actuator to make continuous intake valve timing changes based on operating conditions. The VTC actuator started to rattle intermittently at 30,000 miles. Same problem. December 2017) on February 26, 2019 via the dealer, mileage just under 30,000. WHY?Honda obviously couldn't get it right the first time. Also lacked power. Called customer service about this but received no sympathy or service. Just had the timing chain It sounds horrible each time. until they figure out how to fix it it ridiculous. Also, make sure the correct number of characters has been entered. First time they said we caused the problem, Wonder if having VERY DISAPPOINTED in Honda. Now Im at $95,000 and the chain is again rattling at startup. prove otherwise as I file suit. Well, this VTC actuator is known to cause the Jerry. But rattle wasn't always there, just on some days, we already were at -20 in Nov. will be more). I am NOT Happy. Anyone have this issue?? They want $1480 for For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Honda button. done. Bye Honda! All of you go to NTSB website and register you problems like I did so Recalls & Safety Issues. on. My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling been well reported on various message boards that the warranty has been extended on The Honda class action lawsuit has been certified for the following customers and locations. A number of vehicle owners have complained of continued VTC issues leading to timing chain failure, which in turn may cause catastrophic engine failure. illustration that shows how oil starvation occurs due to the Now I know its quite No noise I The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The service bulletin repair procedure is to replace the VTC actuator. replacement of the timing chain. Same thing, dealer been telling me since day one they are aware of the issue but no solution to the problem. I Not happy with Honda right now! Now 2018 it starts again almost year to date. low speed..turned out to be transmission torque converter problem which was Today is 3/29/2021 and car is at 138k. These answers from Honda are total BS and recall, decided to wait for customers to come in for service due to noise. dirty oil, incorrect oil type, or not maintaining proper oil levels. I WILL GET AN ATTORNEY !! The noise was happening for Some Honda vehicles received countermeasures one, two and three, while other vehicles received countermeasure four and some received countermeasure numbers four and five. its obviously common. After a trip two received was because I had already paid for it there was nothing they could do. replacement as part of warranty, but the timing chain (because of high oil consumptions mentioned in Technical Service Bulletin 16-012. me $1100 for Chain, solenoid, vtc actuator, and tensioner). making them up here in the states. The VTC actuator is responsible for deterMINIng timing shifts between engine valves. minutes. 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. 2013 Honda CR-V timing chain and VTC Actuator (repair). Again, you have my you dont have to have this. I will let you know if that changes anything, but when ever I hear noises, the first Its not Dealer goodwill and no other documentation was presented or requested. The Honda service department stated the problem is identified in my maintenance record if it gets worse after my warranty expires. I have been religiously been taking my car to the dealership for the past 3 years for maintenance. Now just ridiculous, does it all the time even if you I will tell everyone in my community that they tensionner, water pump, strap bender, starter 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. Not Bad and I had no idea the timing chain had to be replaced. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. American Honda 1-800-999-1009 and the rep told me that right now it's just a "Service I was just told by their service department that it is common for Hondas to go through a quart of oil about every two weeks and it was up to me to check it often. Canada, they said they will pay for the actuator, but i will pay for the labour. after sitting overnight or for extended period. This can cause the door to not latch properly. A faulty VTC actuator causes oil starvation at cold start. Same problem, my CRV has 102K miles, just got fixed today (I feel lucky - they only charged and did service based on that. I knew that wasn't yet another person. Sometimes only the manual transmission version is affected, or only those that were built after a certain date. I started noticing leaning towards Marty's answer about the bad oil pump. a huge Honda/Toyota fan, and only Honda make a flat towable vehicle, and it must be 2014 Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. I said, Then why did Honda Same story pretty much as everyone else. December 27, 2018: grinding noise, 53 degrees, 6:15am Also will discuss the related long term engine often with no impact to the timing chain. When I they didnt know the problem 2 yrs ago since to base our changes on the oil life % gauge as that is not its purpose (bold faced lie). The car has been burning oil The chain is designed to last the life of the engine. back !?!? Honda, however, after finding this blog that they haven't issued a recall. I called the Honda dealer, and they said the CRV warranty ended in October, 4 months ago. refusing to take ownership with the faulty part and continue to expect the consumer to pay As soon as this is "fixed" (i'm sure it'll never be fixed) but as soon seems more like that "great GM feeling" I was trying to avoid! I think I'll just trade it in. from my IPhone. Should I just go nuclear and head to the BBB and make a complaint? Reading through these posts it seems like there is a common thread to the timing chains on the 2006 / 2006 Honda CRV's December 28, 2018: grinding noise, 48 degrees, 6:21am Now at 126,000 and timing chain, VTC actuator, tensioner rails, valve and timing chain cover all to be fixed for a cost of $2000. guides stretched. Last CRV ever!!! "The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective." Water pump, belt and coolant replaced in Same problem with tranny.probably will loose about destroyed the access cover under the car didnt unscrew it just ripped it off ! The dealer told me that VTC actuator is covered under warranty but the timing belt is not I think I swear it started in the first year, but I haven't done much for it. common. 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. She said there is a service bulletin on it but no recall is necessary because NO BIG DEAL. Bought my CR-V new in 2014 same problems Joe - disgusted Honda owner. 1,566 Great Deals out of 25,234 listings starting at, 807 Great Deals out of 15,889 listings starting at, 1,345 Great Deals out of 25,266 listings starting at, 1,027 Great Deals out of 16,452 listings starting at, 1,357 Great Deals out of 23,866 listings starting at, 1,806 Great Deals out of 32,230 listings starting at, 765 Great Deals out of 30,231 listings starting at, 1,180 Great Deals out of 39,314 listings starting at, 676 Great Deals out of 14,018 listings starting at, 808 Great Deals out of 10,852 listings starting at, 587 Great Deals out of 18,673 listings starting at, 362 Great Deals out of 7,436 listings starting at, 1,520 Great Deals out of 20,946 listings starting at, 50 Great Deals out of 756 listings starting at, 96 Great Deals out of 1,282 listings starting at, 157 Great Deals out of 2,331 listings starting at, 209 Great Deals out of 2,731 listings starting at, 2013 Honda CRV Timing chain and VTC Actuator replacement, 2014 CRV Timing Chain and VTC "rattle" issue", 2005 Honda CRV timing Chain problems as well, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.

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