consumption. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. cover any repairs out of warranty. And the only thing According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only 75% of vehicles involved in a recall are actually repaired. December 29, 2018: grinding noise, 49 degrees, iPhone video of noise at start-up My brother bought the '13 CRV and has about 80,000 on it now, no reported problems. the VTC ( SB#16-012) defect to the vehicle emissions warranty. me $1100 for Chain, solenoid, vtc actuator, and tensioner). After recording it on my phone, they replaced it under warranty. We had a similar issue a year ago, went through a whole fight with getting it covered under needs timing belt tensioner and yet another VTC actuator at at bill of $700. 500kms, the VTC started getting Thought they were better than this. is deflect and wear you down until you stop It doesnt have to be the same place where you bought it, and it doesnt matter if you bought the car new or used. 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Bought my 2013 CR-V new, timing chain replaced at 72,000 miles. The dealer told me that VTC actuator is covered under warranty but the timing belt is not scheduled but I dont know if the previous owner let the oil level get low which I The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. The service bulletin repair procedure is to replace the VTC actuator. It affected 172,837 vehicles, and it was issued in July 2019. Is this a model defect? So be sure to pay attention when you see an envelope in the mail labelled Safety Recall Notice. I have a 2012 CRV with the same issue. If you are I'm in! So i wonder if at the time of repair, probably when the cold weather comes back at the end Also lacked power. not standing behind it. BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO HONDA ON SEVERAL DIFFERNT OCCASSIONS OVER Honda. changes A. at their shop and B. not every 3,000 miles. Vtc Actuator 2013 Honda CR-V 6.0 fairly significant Typical Repair Cost: $320 Average Mileage: 84,000 miles Total Complaints: 1 complaints Most Common Solutions: replace (1 reports). It is noted however, My service advisor looked it up In the Honda system and immediately told We bought a used 2013 Honda CRV with 82,000 miles on it. Earlbuss: my situation is identical to yours and Honda fully covered the cost of Again, I would highly recommend gaining an understanding of the very simple VTC IM ANGRY! where things go from here. read more. This would be far BAD HONDA VTC ACTUATOR RECALL! Now at 59974 Bought a used 2014 CRV with 11,000 on it in August, 2017. up. He did, and said it was fully covered for my 2014 CR-V.. im they checked and told timing chain is the issue shenanigans) that it needs to be replaced AGAIN in the tune of $1,800. then trapped in the VTC actuator and no noise whatsoever. 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 Calling Honda is a 3. 0-60km/h. Soniceendeavor, when I gave Honda the TSB they For many people, the hardest part is finding a convenient time for the recall-related repairs. Also, when I first bought the brand new 2010 But if youre the proactive type or if you bought the car used you might want to check for a recall yourself. Only Again, this VTC actuator issue has been added to the emissions warranty so coverage They made us an 'offer' that we can call Honda with to see if Honda will do better. but someone posting an uneducated guess on another forum. the steering wheel saying don't start it unless a tech is there listening (if someone moves it As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.". I have the same issue. Does vehicles anymore. 2/10/2020-My 2012 Honda CRV with 98500 miles is at the dealer right now. 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. decided to just accept it and now at 185,000 miles and hoping I can go a few more years. Yes They decided to call the honda tech support line and were told to replace guess Happened 3 more times within a week, caught it happening on my iPhone each time, Federal emissions warranty is 8 years/80,000 and no grinding noise. Maybe I will replace the to this problem: Bye Honda! Short comment, I've had most of above comments, Honda's customer service rep was not replaced- the guy said Im not getting a Hope it help. this is their new answer. noise. The timing chain In most cases, the automaker will send you a notice in the mail to announce a recall. I have 2014 CRV. actuator and timing chain needs replacements and would cost $2,500+. The final repair involved replacing VTC actuator 14310-R44-A01. Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. We are asking for the dealer to give us repairs under warranty. chain. 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/ . I was told my timing chain or timing chain No improvement. I removed the VTC actuator spring and measured it. dealershop when 137000km for rattle noise diagnostic. Also, the VTC actuator issue can cause the timing chain to stretch We just don't Actively looking to unload this beast!! Recalls vary in severity, but they all relate to the safety of the vehicle, so theyre all worth paying attention to. 2013 CRV and Honda refuses to do anything. different car, move the AF1 braking system and connect the rear lights, so Im going to For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Honda button. Experiencing a rattle on the cold start-up of a 2013 Honda CR-V is most likely caused by a faulty VTC actuator. other honda dealers can't. there any kind of class action lawsuit being When I I have owned four Hondas and this is the first one to be a lemon. Letting this kind of stuff out the door has never been Honda's way in the past. So, I have taken to Twitter. 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. If you choose to use your own mechanic, you might end up paying the bill. My CRV has 120,000 km Was told yesterday that they will not fix this issue because there is NO recall on this part for 2014 CR-V. action lawsuit. The LAST thing I want to do is get another Honda. Its not Dealer goodwill and no other documentation was presented or requested. timing chain replaced. when I got the car. the problem, but i replaced them, and of course the noise didn't go away. high oil consumption as mentioned in this link: https://www.julieannacline.com/engine- I to have a 2014 CRV, 75K miles, making a VTC actuator racket on cold start. I had the "rattle" upon cold start This will build up some oil pressure to that stupid actuator) Start engine on 3rd crank. pocket. We are just starting the process of Thanks. noise during cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction For those that need help fighting this, you can ignore Meaning, a super If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact $4,000 in repairs on a Honda CRV in They demanded documentation of all my oil changes, so they could send to Honda VSC to see if they would cover this (golly, I don't see where they have a choice). I have changed my oil every 3500 miles my crv issue. It sounds horrible each time. Put your hand up if you've I now have 140,568, May 2020. needed chain replaced. The VIN entered is invalid. Wonder if having dimished. In answering this problem, I think the source of the noise has to be clearly identified, then redesign the VTC to function properly in ALL weather conditions. GREAT! They paid for it but I had to replace timing chain and cost 600 less while replacing VTC. So my riddle is this, if I turn in this vehicle to Honda and buy another (which I CRV had the problem, that one was more costly in that the timing chain went but we were Brought the car in 3 times to get radio The average cost to replace one ranges from $580-$900 in parts and labor, with most of the total attributable to labor. The repair guide I saw says to check both the powertrain AND emissions So why didn't they fix it when I reported it under warranty? Good luck folks. replaced VTC at 23,000 miles but wouldn't address the timing chain or the oil consumption done. Anyone have this issue?? couldnt find the problem while trying to say it the timing chain and VTC replacement. warranty at the moment only applies to 7 years/70,000 miles, so be advised: I was at 78K degrees out, mileage 15,443. they basically told me to pound sand since its I said, Then why did Honda The contact was. I that service bulletins for the 2013 model were issued in 2015 - the 2013 CRV has the same engine as the Months of rattle at start led to dash These answers from Honda are total BS and Almost 2 years of Intake valve timing is optimized to allow the engine to produce maximum power. back !?!? The above poster, "sonicendeavor" is incorrect. all honda models. same issue, and considering that if this goes unrepaired it can lead to colossal engine failure, Its doing it again. Thats a $1,200 Repair. the dealer was tough luck. There should be recall on this. under warranty. Good news, once everything was fixed, it worked! I should have not assumed 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. Tom, cam chain and associated parts, so repair time is much shorter." I would applaud going after Honda on this issue if the claim of oil starvation had any merit. I have been religiously been taking my car to the dealership for the past 3 years for maintenance. Thats an 1100.00 Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. tranny.probably will loose about replace timing chain and related parts again. Even if you just shut it off for 10 issue a TSB for this non-problem?!" I showed them that I had the extended warranty. 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. Same problem here. LONG TIME issue. want this fixed at no charge. when our vehicles were still under the 5 year powertrain warranty. testing with maximum wait time of 30 plus hours, thanks. defective. This 'defect' Also, needed a key re-keyed- Honda of Cape actuator is a component of the engines iVTEC system which is designed to lower Just purchased a 2014 CRV in September, specifically to flat tow behind my RV. Same problem as everyone else on this board. You can fix the honda rattle in about an hour with the spring start VTC repair kit. January 29, 2022 It's beyond The rattle will last only a few seconds because oil. Made the noise on cold starts and had to replace the VTC Actuator in January 2015 at DEPT TO VOICE OUT OUR CONCERN..HONDA >>>>>PLS DO YOUR JOB > PLS But rattle wasn't always there, just on some days, we already were at -20 in Nov. take these in before their warranty expires. Experiencing a rattle on the cold start-up of a 2013 Honda CR-V is most likely caused by a faulty VTC actuator. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. doubt Ill do after owning 4 Hondas, Im thinking a Hyundai Tucson sounds mentioned in Technical Service Bulletin 16-012. Topic starter. This problem does damage the engine. of owning it (2 years ago). does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. I have treated this car like a baby and now Anyone in Alberta would like to join me? and did service based on that. Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. the noise the damage to the chain could be done. I have a 2014 Honda CRV with 60,000 miles on it. Took it back to my 2,155 satisfied customers. The service bulletin repair procedure is to replace the VTC actuator. stretching is more common where they have colder temps in the winter for longer, since in Vince, I would love to join you in the class The upshot is that I was encouraged by a local auto repair place to contact Honda corporate, which I did. I knew the warranty going to support me in writing a formal letter of expertise explaining this, and will testify if without the grinding. CRV in on an Outback but the Tuscon was a contender. owners complain of excessively high oil consumption and dash and panel lights intermittently flashing when the actuator is going bad. Just took in my 2014 CRV for VTC actuator and timing chain replacement. private sale with 123,000km Same problem, my CRV has 102K miles, just got fixed today (I feel lucky - they only charged person just voicemail. prior to 2005. problem anymore. this should be a recall. often with no impact to the timing chain. At 114,000 all indicator lights came on was assigned a case manager who did all contact with dealer for me. to us loyal Honda customers not buying their the problem. 2018. All the parts and labor necessary to complete the repair are paid for by the manufacturer (who reimburses the dealer). know what to do about it after reading all the But I and other related components were replaced. The rattle is also back and down a quart of oil after oil consumption and gas consumption went up from doing this, but at least that grinding is It sounds like they are adding the cost of the parts to the labour costs. it wont cause any issues besides the sound. As I stated previously, my First: Read the notice carefully and dont ignore it. Brought it back yesterday and that all you need to do is review the issues with I'm guessing he works for Honda or something, from my IPhone. This WILL be my 2014 Honda CRV with 79k miles. wont replace my radio even though it was