The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. when the vehicle was cold started, the contact heard an intense grinding noise coming from the engine. The noise only lasted for a few seconds, but the contact was concerned of engine damage. The contact researched the internet and found forums regarding the failure. The contact spoke with O'donnell Honda (8620 baltimore national pike, ellicott city, md 21043, (410) 461-5000) while the warranty was still valid; however, there was no remedy at the time. The warranty had expired and the dealer would not assist with the repair. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done because the warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Sykesville, MD, USA

The anti-freeze corrodes the radiator causing the core to be blocked. Blows hot air on passage side and cold air on driver's side

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

In August 2018 I brought vehicle to privately owned shop that I trust to research a noise coming from the engine bay when starting the vehicle. Mechanic found through inspection/research that timing chain likely needed to be replaced ($1000 job) on 2014 CR-V's. at that time my vehicle was less than 5 years old with less than 60,000 miles, so it was within the power train warrantee period (5yrs/60kmi). The mechanic also found that the engine was leaking quite a bit of oil for such a new car and he said it had a consumption issue. I called Honda in August 2018, and started a case regarding oil consumption and noise related to timing chain. They told me to bring vehicle to Honda dealership to begin oil consumption test and to have noise looked at. I immediately brought the vehicle to lia Honda who told me to wait until oil needed to be changed to start consumption test B/C the oil was recently changed and it would be a waste of new oil. I brought the car into keeler Honda in November of 2018 to complete the oil consumption test when the oil needed to be changed and to have the noise checked out. They changed the oil and couldn't figure out the noise, stating the car was fine. As I drove the car over the next few months the noise got worse. I brought the car to the dealership where I bought the car and they stated I should bring the car back to Honda because it should've been under warrantee and something was definitely wrong. I called Honda manufacturer and referenced my case from Aug of 2018- they agreed to document that my car was covered B/C these issues stem from when it was under warrantee (now has 62kmi). Keeler Honda found a service bulletin to replace vtc actuator related to noise. This was replaced and covered by Honda. The car still has oil consumption issue! 2015 CR-V's were recalled due to oil consumption to replace the engine, but not 2014's? same issue!!!!!

- Schenectady, NY, USA

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S with on 34,022 miles, when the heat and fan/blower is on, cold air comes from the driver side vents while warm/hot air blows from the passenger side vents. Research indicates a clog in the heater core. A technical service bulletin exists for the problem attached.this issue is a manufacturing defect from either: 1) sand left in the coolant passages after the casting of the engine block and or 2) Honda's coolant containing sediment and or 3) Honda's coolant causing wear to surfaces it comes in contact with. The windshield freezes up when trying to defrost it and a safety issue in winter. Honda needs to cover this repair- please advise, thank you.

- Whitman, MA, USA

Fuel consumption. Losing 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. No oil leak..

- Woodside, NY, USA

Grinding sound for 1-2 seconds after the engine starts especially during cold start. When I googled it, same sound that affecting vtc actuator.

- Orland Hills, IL, USA

The driver side vents blow cold air when the heat is on. The passenger side vents blow hot air. The heater core was clogged by mineral build up.

- Rockford, MI, USA

Chronic engine light from defective timing chain. Noise (rattling) from timing chain area.the timing chain started making noise @ 80K. Check engine light started to illuminate in early October with code P0341. Cel illuminate on start up. After clearing code vehicle driving the rest of day without cel re illuminating to next morning. I took it to the shop (see attached) where the technician removed the timing cover exposing failed parts. After brief internet search I found numerous complaints of this same nature requiring timing chain and related parts having to be replaced on 2013 and 2014 Honda CR-V mileage as 58,000 (see attached). Attached is a statement from the master certified technician how preformed the repairs. I also have retained all parts replaced. When the cel light illuminate the tire pressure light, stability control light, and electric steering light also illuminated(see attached)

- Catonsville, MD, USA

Vtc actuator needs to be replaced at 86,000 miles. Took to dealer cost will be $1000 not covered under any recalls although there have been several complaints and repairs for this particular year, make and model

- San Jacinto, CA, USA

Variable timing control (vtc) actuator failed as described in Honda tsb 16-012. Informed by Honda dealer that failure would result in catastrophic engine failure if not repaired. Honda refused to cover repair.

- Lake Bluff, IL, USA

The car is hesitance during acceleration, the car vibrates while driving, more noticed during highway driving. His started Aug 20,2018, wen I start the car, the engine makes noise shakes during a cold start. Have been told nothing is wrong. Began having problems in late 2016 thru March 2018. This happens during cold temperatures.

- Stafford, VA, USA

Heater not blowing hot air. Honda anti-freeze seems to be dissolving radiator

- Georgetown, TX, USA

Entering a parking space at a local cvs the car self accelerated to a very high speed. The car charged forward. The brakes could not stop the car until it slammed into 2 parked cars on the other side of the store entrance.also, the safety bags did not open. The car was like a raging bull. The car went over 1 parking block crossing over the front of the store, over another block before stopping.. the accelerator went berserk without any foot on the gas pedal. I am unable to scan any reports electronially

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Engine sputters when going into 2nd gear.

- Moyock, NC, USA

Driving slowly in heavy traffic on I-95 in phila car stalled and was restarted, but battery light stayed on. Engine temperature indicator was normal. After 15 minutes of additional slow driving car started smoking under the hood. Soon after pulling over to shoulder, flames started in the engine compartment and a short time later the entire car was engulfed in flames. 911 was called, police and fire truck came. Car was totally destroyed. Mileage was approx 32,000 and vehicle was well-maintained. Philadelphia police (or possibly pa state police) report was filed: PA2018.545044. I uploaded two very graphic pictures - one showing entire vehicle engulfed in flames. If you did not receive, please contact me.

- Pennington, NJ, USA

Vtc actuator is faulty. Just over 65000 miles.

- Alexandria, MN, USA

It started about 1yr after getting this CRV, upon cranking making a grinding noise I took to shop several times they did they couldn't find anything wrong, now here lately I've had to boost of my CRV several times, do I took to shop to check battery which is fine, I don't have time nor money to keep going to shop to not have anything done. I desperatly am afraid to go anywhere other than work in fear it wont crank. It acts like it wanrs to turn over but doesn't then sometimes it cranks right up. I feel as though this is a lemon & Honda should have to do something for the ones that are going through this crap. I thought Honda was a reliable vehicle. I traded in nissian for this ughh

- Terry, MS, USA

Grinding sound from engine during cold start. Grinding sound last a few seconds when engine is cold.

- Ijamsville, MD, USA

I purchased my used certified 2014 Honda CR-V ex-L 11/2016 and the car seemed to running smooth and very quite. I took it in for the first service call the car didn't run the same, I even when back a few days after the car was serviced. Since the if I make a sudden stop the car stops and I finally hear the transmission catching up and this cause the car to jerk back in the sitting position. If I am going about to go through my drive thru MINImarket and I have to wait on another car and then proceed the transmission acts as if it doesn't want to move and it finally jumps into gear which allows the car to move forward. This is my 5th purchase with Honda, 1988 hatch back civic, 1990 Honda Accord, Honda civic, 2003 Honda element and now 2014 Honda CR-V ex-L. in the last two weeks I have found if I am sitting and hit the gas the car excels really fast and it scares me. I have read a few reviews about the same issues with how the car excels really fast.

- North Lauderdale, FL, USA

Engine metal rattling noise on cold start up. Very disturbing. Engine has a rough start as result.

- Windsor, MI, USA