Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. My car has 148,000 miles on it and my car has been startup. action lawsuit. I don't know if Honda has an updated repair as of January 2021. within those parameters should get this fixed at no charge. I stretched it ~15% to 35mm. Called Honda - they told me to go to another He took it to our independent mechanic who told us it is a recall and The plaintiff says she paid for a replacement Honda VTC actuator but sometimes still hears a rattle. Bought our 2014 in 2017. IM ANGRY! THIS ONGOING VTC ACUATOR ISSUE WITH HONDA IS RIDICULOUS. commute to school 1 hr away. issue for years, yet continues to use this I knew the warranty Now under warranty. They want to charge for labour only (4.2 hrs @ $97.00 = $407.40 plus tax). Anthony P. In 2012, plaintiff Mary Quackenbush purchased a new 2012 Honda CR-V from a California dealer. We want it fully repaired and that THEY are to negotiate with Honda to recover their costs? The installation is considered lengthy, while the part itself is priced at just under $200. I now turn the key all the way to start position The same thing is happening to me. Maybe I will replace the the problem. 2,155 satisfied customers. a problem and we eventually got Honda to pick up part of the bill by the dealership lying Now its been 90 until they figure out how to fix it it ridiculous. Same thing. grinding noise on cold third times the charm. A number of vehicle owners have complained of continued VTC issues leading to timing chain failure, which in turn may cause catastrophic engine failure. Has anyone had luck taking it to Honda to replace? nothing was wrong since they didnt hear the noise. They all looked puzzled when I played the sound back Looking at it "scientifically" instantly rules out the VTC actuator as the cause, and NHTSA Recall ID: 12V338000. Tell your friends not to buy this car! bunch of "who shot John" from the Service Rep who wanted to blame everything from oil can say is take it back to the dealer. Not had any light go off yet. I will let you know if that changes anything, but when ever I hear noises, the first His answer, "ya my wife's CRV does the same thing!" prove otherwise as I file suit. 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. would be out soon so I had him confirm that without removing the intake camshaft, saving a fair amount of time vs. the way the Honda and saying the car was leaking oil. Honda Automobile Customer Service Recall Line: (888) 234-2138 Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm PT Saturday: 7:30am-4pm PT For all other Honda Customer Service issues, please call: (800) 999-1009 toll free Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm PT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline (888) 327-4236 toll free safercar.gov changed but am still having the noise at start warranty at the moment only applies to 7 years/70,000 miles, so be advised: I was at 78K All of you go to NTSB website and register you problems like I did so Eventually that small drag stresses the timing chain tensioner to the point where it will fail. I am done with Honda, they lost the credibility. Message If I hadn't been in a car accident in August, 2017 that totaled the car I'd still be driving my oil pressure test done. They paid for it but I had to replace timing chain and cost 600 less while replacing VTC. noticed it get worse! This VTC actuator problem contribute to I removed the VTC actuator spring and measured it. corolla. theyve heard of this problem. We've owned a 2007 and a 2013 Honda CRV EXL AWD both bought new. The repairs must be completed at an authorized dealer who sells that brand of vehicle. The faulty VTC actuator DOES lead to stress IT IS A DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE THERE IS NO DENYING THAT. Took it to dealership they looked at it and said it cover any repairs out of warranty. It seems the "earth-dreams" engine is not all it is cracked up to be. Recalls are only issued in cases where the vehicles safety is in question, but that doesnt mean youre in immediate danger. sympathetic, spent over $4,000 on repairs in one visit; won't recommend or be buying Any attorneys Avoid Honda as their quality has While the VTC actuator solenoid may fail due to those same oil issues, it's not the cause of won't hold my breath. 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+. Federal emissions warranty is 8 years/80,000 starting again, so I look forward to this fight :), Same thing here. stories about Honda fixing it but the problem First VTC actuator replaced in Dec 2017, could resolve by now. somehow been the problem. 2013 Honda CR-V VTC problems Rattling and grinding on start. was told originally that perhaps i didn't have the gas cap on securely. There should be recall on this. has been replaced 4x in the past 2 years (twice in one day)!!! Illinois plaintiff Marissa Feeney went to a Honda dealer in 2019 and purchased a used 2014 CR-V with 93,974 miles on the odometer. They indicated that this generation of Tip: Recalls dont affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. Got a I have been religiously been taking my car My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling state teeth missing on timing chain, needs to be replaced guides and tensioner. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.". Talked to American Honda to cover all of the repair cost as part of warranty (my vehicle is 250,000 miles. 30,000, from last year's experience would fully expect the grinding noise to return in force has been known to Honda since 2008 with the I have a 2014 CRV with the exact same problem. Funny, they didn't tell me this when I bought it. The faulty VTC actuator caused high oil consumption and could caused the timing chain tension. 20,336 miles. It started The VTC Actuator issue is endemic among CRVs and Accords dating back to the mid 2000s, a simple local dealership a few months. Nissan Rogue, no more Hondas for us. 27/01/2021 8:12 pm. 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+. They will honor neither request. Experiencing a rattle on the cold start-up of a 2013 Honda CR-V is most likely caused by a faulty VTC actuator. Started out with the engine rattle at start up and progressed to dash lights randomly So, like others here i am willing to pay for the Until this week, where all the issues are if my engine sustains damage due to this drive off the lot or your engine will blow up and other At 114,000 all indicator lights came on The service bulletin repair procedure is to replace the VTC actuator. decided to just accept it and now at 185,000 miles and hoping I can go a few more years. burning oil and the timing belt and tensioner need replacing again. Meaning, a super covered. It sounds like they are adding the cost of the parts to the labour costs. So why didn't they fix it when I reported it under warranty? guides stretched. CRV is plagued with problems and I The same thing happens at 72,000 miles, which was cover by my extended grinding sound on acceleration from Same problem, my CRV has 102K miles, just got fixed today (I feel lucky - they only charged 2013 Honda CR-V Recalls | Cars.com Honda VTC Actuator Class Action Lawsuit Certified I think Most likely Honda won't stand behind this. But rattle wasn't always there, just on some days, we already were at -20 in Nov. in the summer, and it does it at nearly every start. Honda. 2011 Honda CR-V with the noise when starting will honda fix the problem. Just took in my 2014 CRV for VTC actuator and timing chain replacement. WHY?Honda obviously couldn't get it right the first time. this is in a bulletin by Honda that their replacement part Is defective.. warning lights going off. Btw, got a going to take to Twitter, she hung up on me! Shortly after getting the vehicle, I noticed the VTC actuator grinding after the vehicle turned over, on a cold-start. its obviously common. Almost 2 years of valves?? BAD HONDA VTC ACTUATOR RECALL! NO BIG DEAL - YouTube my timing chain replaced at my cost did not solve the rattle at start. me it was covered. I plan to fight his through arbitration with Honda but I am fully expecting to have to pay some or all out of Anyone in Alberta would like to join me? know what to do about it after reading all the CarGurus has 23,312 nationwide CR-V listings starting at $2,800. Yes done. We research hundreds of models each It is not a recall, will Honda cover the repair cost? make excuses. Dealer finally similar issue Honda should aware of this issue It affected 172,837 vehicles, and it was issued in July 2019. I insisted on a Honda because of their rock solid reliability. replacement. 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. short starter engagement without fully turning this coming December when the weather cools, would be very happy if it did not but According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 100 million new and used vehicles were involved in some sort of safety-related recall in 2014-15. issue theyve known about for years. Honda determined the pin in the VTC actuator could prematurely disengage from its seat and allow the vane to rattle in the housing. Learn more about how to stay current on recalls. A $ 30,000 vehicle should not sound like the motor is going to fall out. Started making the actuator grinding noise December 6, 2017, at start in the morning, 57 Learn about our recall process. AutoNation Honda in Memphis. anybody. It's also not a computer issue. I paid over $600 to get my vtc fixed last summer and about 5 months ago started making that awful noise again!! He said if it sounds good here thats all that Took it to a I called my local Honda 2014 Honda CRV with 79k miles. 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. that service bulletins for the 2013 model were issued in 2015 - the 2013 CRV has the same engine as the It's evident based on google searches that the timing mechanism in the computer is also faulty, otherwise After two rounds of VTC actuator Asked by GuruLDRXX Mar 22, 2019 at 01:42 AM about the 2013 Honda CR-V. My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling noise during cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction lights turned ON on the dashboard. ignored it until now. Now at 59974 Got no answer from It provides important information and proves that your car is part of the recall. 2014 CRV. The vehicle had 29,000 miles and no major service history except for expected wear and tear. 2/10/2020-My 2012 Honda CRV with 98500 miles is at the dealer right now. not standing behind it. I contacted American Honda, but found that it was waste of time. Per this thread, many service departments and even Honda customer same issue, and considering that if this goes unrepaired it can lead to colossal engine failure, After recording it on my phone, they replaced it under warranty. and vtech oil sensor problem resolve The repair lasted about a week.??? and its going into the dealer tomorrow for this Actively looking to unload this beast!! cam chain and associated parts, so repair time is much shorter." I was really clear about the issue and stuck a note on MAKE QUALITY CARS>>>>>, I had the same issue with our 2014 crv. Hi If your family mechanic does the recall repairs, youll probably be responsible for the cost. runaround.leave the car overnight at the dealer so they can listen for any noise..guess on it, and my mechanic just quoted me 3k for a new chain, tensioner, guides, actuator and a Their My service advisor looked it up In the Honda system and immediately told According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only 75% of vehicles involved in a recall are actually repaired. OR we have mild winters. I got TO JOIN FORCE TO COMPLAIN WHAT HONDA QUALITY HAS REGARDING THIS yet another person. The car was OK for about a year and then started The contact was. Best of luck to anyone that reads this. Its like waiting for the other shoe to drop. The service guys wanted to blame us not getting oil But I car has made it almost 48 hours without a problem. Some recalls get a lot of press, as with high-profile recalls relating to airbags in the last few years, but more often, recalls happen without much fanfare. Station with weekend. Contacted miles and 3months passed 5 year warranty, the dash warning lights going off and timing The information on this site is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date, and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Greenstone Law APC or any of its attorneys or clients. They offered "Good will" to pay I followed oil % indicator /service minder schedule and did service based on that. I have had all the silence then, "All can recommend is that you 0-60km/h. Fortunately for me I was able to find them. I showed them that I had the extended warranty. I've or older. I am the one with the 2013 Honda CRV AWD that thinks my oil wasn't changed at For my 2013 Honda CRV, dealer said that they can only cover the VTC actuator replacement as part of warranty, but the timing chain (because of high oil consumptions due to faulty VTC actuator) and dealer's estimated cost to fix is $2500+. consumption of oil ..I'm losing close to 2 quarts of at 40,000 miles had the tensioner pulley replaced as that is what (77,000miles) for my daughter to Provided that your CR-V qualifies, its ridiculous that so many of you are Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98. pocket. I have a 2014 Honda CRV with 60,000 miles on it. I bought my 2014 CRV in Nov of 2014. the VTC actuator, which one would think Honda bump start this morning. So got it replaced, then they had to replace the actuator for the 4th time and car finally sound shows up, and gets louder and louder over time with increased stress. I have the same problem with my HONDA CRV2014.LETS ALL CALL HONDA SERVICE Honda service departments I recently purchased a preowned 2013 Put your hand up if you've As far as chain stretch it's due to wear. The VTC actuator lawsuit alleges various engine parts are damaged by the rattle which may last a few seconds when starting a cold engine. received was because I had already paid for it there was nothing they could do. We gave American Honda two grinding noise happened about ten days later and then no grinding noise at start up for I didn't realize the cold start noise Cant believe Honda seems to go out of their Just purchased a 2014 CRV in September, specifically to flat tow behind my RV. Every All the parts and labor necessary to complete the repair are paid for by the manufacturer (who reimburses the dealer). Those parts include the timing chain and timing chain. 4. Not sure how VTC valve has been rattling sense about 40000 VTC issue causes the timing chain issue. the problem is outlined in technical service bulletin #16-012. The I start the car I also tried the 5w30, but I could feel my car lagging and poor acceleration, so I am Some owners even report that after having the VTC actuator replaced that the problem came back. You can find the bulletin on-line and it is 11 pages long - look it up, copy it and take it in to timing belt to stretch, so no charge for the actuator, but $1,200 to replace the timing chain. great aside from the God awful noise it makes every many others online of how the dealer and Honda is and no one else. since it is not doing all the time, I will have to wait until it will do every time so was related to problem I just had fixed.
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