Engine makes a rattling noise when accelerating. Every single time the accelerator is being pushed, I hear a rattle. I am just coming back from the local mechanic who told me that this could be something related to engine and is going to cost 2000 or more and just did a oil treatment to the engine just to see if that would help before doing an open heart surgery(messing with engine). I hope Honda comes back and fixes this problem as it is so common with so many of their 2014 Honda crvs.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Purchased vehicle from my mother-in-law. She had noticed the rattling sound but her mechanic said his did the same thing and not to worry about it. We immediately noticed that vehicle grinds on cold startup. Is starting to rattle a little on acceleration. Called my Honda dealer, told me it would be $1000 to replace the vtc actuator. He also said that it would eventually happen again, and that it doesn't harm the engine so we shouldn't worry about it. Researching online uncovered a service bulletin (09-010) for CRV's up through 2013, but not covering 2014. Honda is not solving their engineering problem and are making the consumer pay for it.

- Hudson, WI, USA

Engine lost power and seized while traveling on rural route. Local mechanic said gasoline had leaked into engine and had it towed to urse Honda in bridgeport, wv. Urse estimated $9,000 in repairs

- Morgantown, WV, USA

Timing chain and tensioner is defective making noise on starting every morning mailly on cold starts, but does it when hot also

- Manahawkin, NJ, USA

Vehicle grinds on cold startup, every single time. Vehicle also rattles on acceleration. Took it to mechanic and was told timing chain and vtc actuator needed to be replaced to the time of well over $2000. After research, I have seen that this is an ongoing issue with all 2014 Honda crvs but Honda has refused to take responsibility for this issue. This problem leads to engine failure and Honda is continuing to build these vehicles with defective parts. The technical service bulletin out does not take responsibility. I am asking that Honda establish a recall for the vtc actuator and timing chain to prevent resulting engine damage from these defective parts.

- Chicago, IL, USA

After my car has sat for 5-6 hours or longer, at start up my engine grinds for 1-2 seconds. Reading similar problems online they say it is a faulty vtc actuator that Honda knows about but refuses to fix or recall. Is there plans to recall this faulty part before my car fails and breaks down on the side of the road? this noise has happened every day for the last year or so.

- Longview, WA, USA

My vehicle is experiencing the known issue of vtc rattle at startup.

- Toledo, OH, USA

Vibration while driving under light acceleration usually occurs when engine/transmission is cold. Usually occurs around 25 mph during light acceleration.

- North Canton, OH, USA

Vehicle began making a rattling noise upon cold starts. Took to the dealer and was told the car needed a vtc actuator for a cost in excess of $1,000. A quick google search described wide spread issues with this part and that it is a recurring issue and could damage timing chain for costs in excess of $5K. Honda serv bulletin 16-012 describes issues but Honda does not cover under engine warranty. Very costly defect for a make of car that has had a good reputation.

- Dunlap, IL, USA

At cold start up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. Possible fix, variable valve timing control, vtc, actuator replacement. Started at 36,000 miles. Known issue for years by Honda. Should be recalled as it has been known by them and is expensive to replace. Have tried working with them, and they are not willing to cover any cost.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

On cold start-ups there is a loud rattle coming from the engine. My CR-V only has 54,000 miles on it and this is ridiculous. I am told it could be the vtc actuator and can only hope that my extended warranty will cover it. Not the quality I expect from Honda at all. Researching this can lead to oil consumption and a stretched timing chain and premature engine failure.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

My 204 Honda CRV has a continuing problem with the vtc actuator. I've had 2 defective ones, which damaged my timing chain. Dealer says they are not liable for the damage done for the defective part, and I have to pay $1600 for a new timing chain at 70K miles. Honda issued a technician bulletin stating the vtc is defective, but offered no fixes to the problem other than throwing another defective product in the vehicle. When starting the vehicle, the vtc actuator makes a loud grinding noise, which is the sound of the timing chain being stretched. My timing chain is now ruined and needs a new one. This has been happening since I've owned the car. The noise now occurs almost every morning.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

2014 CRV had 'rattle' noise during cold start about a year ago, took it to the Honda dealer and they said there was nothing wrong. Now at 59974 miles and 3 months passed 5 year warranty, the dash warning lights going off and timing chain has to be replaced. Had to spent $2000 to fix it.

- Wexford, PA, USA

Known & very documented issue with cold start vtc actuator. Engine noise at every cold start. If all these similar complaints are reviewed.... why hasn't this lead to an investigation / recall ?

- Aberdeen, NJ, USA

My vehicle is suffering from an extremely common problem within the 4th generation CRV - the vtc actuator is making a grinding noise during cold startups. There is a active bulletin regarding the issue, tsb 16-012 ver. 2. the issue is further compounded by the fact that it does not happen literally every single time I turn the car on. It only happens sometimes. The dealership told me to leave it with them overnight. Then in the morning they will test it and try to duplicate the problem. If they can't duplicate it, then they won't fix it. This is frustrating.

- Iselin, NJ, USA

My car "check engine" light came on and went to the dealership for service. I was told the car need an updated pgmfi. I was told a lot of CRV's are incurring the same error indicators. But because my car is out of warranty I ended up paying for the pgmfi update. I do not agree, but paid the bill. This should be a recall.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

After recently purchasing a used 2014 Honda CR-V, noticed a 2 second rattle at cold start-up. Doing research, this issue mirrors a vtc actuator problem known by american Honda (tsb 16-012).

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

While parking on the second level of a parking garage, the car suddenly lunged forward and jumped the stop and crashed into the wall of the garage. My foot was on the break but when I lifted it off, the engine revved up without my foot on the gas. This has done this before and I have reported it to Honda but they did nothing to correct it.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

My 2014 Honda CRV just crossed 87,000 miles, started with engine rattling noise during cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction lights turned on on the dashboard. I took it mechanic and after performing diagnosis they told me that the vtc actuator and timing chain needs replacements. I came to know that it was due to manufacturing defect on the faulty vtc actuator as mentioned in technical service bulletin 16-012. 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/ in the recent oil service I was informed that was low engine oil.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. while the vehicle was in the park position, the gear was placed into drive and the vehicle began to rev up approximately four times. The contact placed the vehicle back into the park position and turned off the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to antrim way Honda (located at 200 S antrim way, greencastle, pa 17225, 877-870-8241), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,948.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA