Vehicle made grinding noise upon start-up over several months. Honda claimed it is not damaging the engine and there is no fix. Engine continued to grind and my car began having oil problems. Honda still said there was no issue and they were not related. Car continued grinding until this week when all lights on the dashboard lit up. I took my Honda and was told the timing chain is stretched and it needs another vtc actuator replacement (this was fixed under warranty three years ago). The car could have stalled while driving. This is a known issue that Honda is refusing to acknowledge or recall in Honda CR-V's. they charged me $1800 to fix an issue known to them. This could have resulted in bodily injury to myself or others if the car had stalled while driving. Honda should take responsibility for their faulty engines. There are multiple complaints on this same issue.

- Roseville, MN, USA

Bought the car from Honda dealership in August of 2018. Second I drove it off the lot vehicle started to have a vibration from the front end of the car. I brought it back 4 days later because of the vibration and burning smell when I pressed on the brakes. I had to get a new axel replaced on the car. After I had to return car again a week later for the exact same vibrations. Yet since then the car still shakes, after bringing it to numerous mechanics the car still shakes. I just brought it back again to the dealership to see again why exactly it is still shaking. I had to get a new differentia for the rear of the vehicle, and that didn't work. I returned it again a week later for fluid and transmission fluid to see if that will work and still persists to shake.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

Rattle from engine every startup. Louder and longer when cold. Timing chain? this problem has been ongoing since cpo purchase. It's getting louder and I'm afraid it will destroy my engine, before Honda admits to a defective part and does a recall.

- Sykesville, MD, USA

Oil usage is extremely high with no visible leaks, and engine is dry. I am at the point of my oil needing to be changed, and my oil was nearly empty. I have put in 3 qt's in the last 3 weeks. Also, I live in nys, and on cooler days to freezing days, there is a loud grinding rattle that happens when I start my car. I had a 2010 that did the same thing.

- Mechanicville, NY, USA

When I start my 2014 Honda CRV in the morning in idle and until I hit over 15 mph it makes a rattle noise, but more of a knocking under the valve cover area. We have done the oil changes every time the on-board oil life reminder tells me. During the winter, I take it to Honda during the summer my husband and I choose to change it. The noise has become considerably worse so we went online to review. All associations with the problem point to the vtc actuator and timing change. After calling to make an appt at the dealer and explain my problem I hear the cost to fix it referring to the service bulletin 16-102. It was well over $2000. The issue before I pay that to fix it is that all of the people I read in the online community state it is a temporary fix and the problem comes right back. Some have had the vtc changed four times. That would cost me $8000, a beautiful chunk of change to put down on a new car. Not a Honda. Just like the airbag issue with my 2004 Honda CRV, they had to replace the replacement until they got it right. I urge you to please notify Honda of all our complaints (I uploaded a community forum) I can not afford to keep chasing down this defective part. My 2007 Honda Prelude has over 300K and is a daily driver with a niece. My 2014 and 2016 Honda CRV are happy every driver. Snow beats if you May. I wanted a newer car with newer features, but what I got was an expensive defective Honda. I paid $15000 two years ago, and it is now just under 100,000 miles. There used to be a saying, you could drive a Honda to the point of the body falling off, but the engine would keep going. Not only is my vtc a sore spot to fix. It is now using oil between oil changes due to a defective vtc. So I will change it once and if it continues. I will be back with another urge for justice.

- Pasco, WA, USA

Engine makes grinding noise at start in cold or from sitting. Have been told it's vtc valve but has no fix. Car is cpo with 32,000 miles. Still under warranty.

- Everett, MA, USA

I'm having the infamous vtc actuator grinding on start-up that Honda has detailed in service bulletin #16-012. I've contacted Honda repeatedly about the issue but they refuse to give me any information about it.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

My vehicle was stalled in the early morning of July 17, 2019 in a parking lot and towed to a Honda dealership nearby. The mechanic's diagnosis was that the vehicle stall was caused by the shortage of all fuses in the primary fuse box due to leaking oil from the timing chain cover of the engine. The mechanic mentioned that the oil leak occurred for a while so it shorted out the fuses through the incased electrical wires. I think that it definitely is a safety issue because my life could be in a danger if the shortage occurred when I drove this vehicle on the highway. Therefore, I wanted your Agency to raise this safety issue related to Honda CRV to Honda manufacturer and consumers who are currently driving a similar type of the vehicle. I am currently cooperating with a representative from Honda customer service for an investigation of this serious safety issue. Sincerely, (xxxx) P.S. attachment is the repairing statement from curry dealership. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined assistance due to an expired warranty.

- Lilburn, GA, USA

Gridding noise for engine started at 14,000 miles and dealership said Honda working on fix, then at 50,000 really rough idle and no power, heavy vibration when accelerating. Still no fix! 52,000 CR-V in shop again.

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

When starting the car in the morning there is a grinding noise. It is now getting worse. From the description search on the internet, this seems to be more common in the 2014 Honda CR-V. the issue seems to be with the vtc actuator. I believe the part Honda has used is defective. This has been an issue in earlier versions of the CR-V and Accord.

- Northville, MI, USA

Engine rattles for 2 to 3 seconds on starting the car after a long period (around 8 hours). Contacted Honda, and they want the customer to cover majority of the cost. Honda says the issue is only a nuisance and will not cause engine damage, but will not give this in writing.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

Rattling noise for 1 to 3 seconds when starting the vehicle this occurs randomly since purchase. Have talked with dealer with they say its starter ($863 not under warranty. If I turn key and let sit for a few minutes and then start the engine - no metal noise. Contact America Honda - no call or communication yet

- Tampa, FL, USA

Vibration during slow acceleration at speed 20-45 RPM. Back off acceleration then it will go a way. Symptom start to show up 65,000 miles

- Charlotte, NC, USA

The A/C compressor pulley bearing seal is broken/busted and is grinding causing a burning smell. The idler pulley bearing seal is broken/busted and is squealing. All the routine maintenance is up to date. This automobile is only 3 years old and already having problems with the basic engine components. Is this a rare case for this make and model or is it that Honda is no longer considered to be a reliable automobile?

- Eastvale, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The failure was first noticed during an oil change and there was hardly any oil in the oil pan. The vehicle was taken to kelly Honda (540 lynnway, lynn, MA 01905, (781) 484-0160) and they stated that the vehicle normally consumed that amount of oil. The contact had to take the vehicle back to the dealer three more times for the same failure after noticing the oil levels were low. The dealer performed an oil change and asked the contact to return after 1,000 miles. When the contact returned, the dealer checked the oil level and informed the contact that the levels were fine. The contact was not convinced and the dealer informed her to drive another 1,000 miles and bring the vehicle back. When the contact returned, the dealer stated that there was engine failure. The vehicle warranty did not cover the repairs; however, the contact could pay the dealer $1,500 for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 23,500. The VIN was unknown.

- East Boston, MA, USA

CRV was rattling for about a week. Started only in the morning in the cold and progressively got worse. We were supposed to take the car in to the mechanic the next day but as my wife was driving on the highway the car completely shut off. We had it towed to the mechanic and he said it's engine failure and had no oil. We had no oil light come on and we get routine oil changes. Called Honda to see if there was a recall and they said no and offered no help. Now I'm stuck with a worthless 5 yr old car that I still owe money on. There are so many complaints about this why hasn't a recall been issued" why is nobody investigating this???"

- Oriskany, NY, USA

There is a know problem with grinding at cold startup this should be a manufacturer defective part recall https://youtu.be/kr20baoxbo8

- Sacramento, CA, USA

When car reaches 60-70 mph, it shudders like it is trying to change gear. Periodic.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

I want to ask you to investigate a problem that has Honda with the vtc actuator (variable temporal control) which lead to a rattle noise when start in cool weather and most of the mechanics know about it. The vehicle was stationary and present the fail when started in cold conditions. On their dealer own words: The vtc is worn out causing the rattle sound and chain is stretched. The tensioner crack seal needs to be changed. All of their answers make me think is a manufacturing problem because they knew about it and that Honda should make a recall. The cost was thousand and six hundred dollars (1,600). They needed to open the engine and the noise didn't go away even after the repairs and the car is now accelerated a little too much. I really appreciate your time and your response either way is investigated or not. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Hooks, TX, USA

Engine rattle noise upon cold start.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA