Honda CRV 2014 noice in the engine when I'm driving the car and is annoying very bad. Night light is not working correctly the light is not bright an accident can happen ac a gas smell is coming from inside the

- Tampa, FL, USA

On cold start, the engine grinds for about 2 seconds. I bought the vehicle new and this has happened periodically since. Dealer service shop usually cannot replicate it because it only happens on cold start after sitting overnight. Finally got them to replicate the noise in January 2016 and diagnosed as a vtc actuator problem. Apparently a very well known problem and "they fix these all the time, known issue". a week later the noise started again and now the dealer can't replicate again. I only have 10 months left on my warranty and they say they won't replace it again because they can't replicate it. If it's a known issue, this needs to be recalled and fixed again asap. Worried about the longevity of the engine, given this has been going on since day one.

- Golden, CO, USA

Rattling noise for 1 to 3 seconds when starting the vehicle at temperatures around 35 degrees F. this occurs randomly since purchase. Have talked with dealer with no resolution.

- Haslett, MI, USA

Rattling noise for 1 or 2 seconds when starting the vehicle at temperatures around 35 degrees F.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

As the temperatures drop, my car makes a horrible grinding noise as though something is seizing in the engine whenever I start the car when the engine is cold. The noise only lasts a few seconds, after which the car runs perfectly fine. The problem tends to occur whenever I start the car after it has been sitting unused for hours in cold weather. This appears to be a common issue with Honda and should be addressed by the manufacturer.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

Engine makes a grinding sound upon start up on cold mornings for a few seconds while parked. This has been a problem since I purchased car. Have taken to dealer numerous times, but they cannot tell me what the problem is. Numerous complaints from owners about the vtc actuator, but this was never mentioned to me. Concerned this will lead to problems if not addressed.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Vtc actuator grinds on start up..recurring on first start up... I see dozens of people complaining about this why not a recall

- Newfoundland, NJ, USA

On cold start engine makes loud grinding sound. Vehicle was purchased in January 2016 and has continuously done this on cold mornings

- Tyrone, GA, USA

At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This only occurs on the first start of the day. I would like to note dot Honda service bulletin sb-10041669-6712 has not been updated since October 6,2012 and therefor only covers Honda CR-V's up until 2012. This issue is easily found on Honda forums such as hondaproblems.com and multiple times here: Https://Honda-tech.com/forums/Honda-element-CR-V-156/2014-CR-V-grinding-noise-start-up-3228595/ 5 years for a service bulletin update is simply irresponsible problem management on Honda's behalf. The supporting evidence is readily available from many CR-V owners on forums, not to mention the large amount of complaints directly on the NHTSA website. Correct this issue and take action.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

Upon starting car in the morning, car is stationary, with temperatures below freezing, the engine makes a grinding noise, if only for a few seconds.

- Randallstown, MD, USA

Car had brief noise at cold start up X5 this led to dashboard lights investigating the information through other complaints. Took into Honda the vtc actuator and timing chain had failed this was repaired at Honda - no recall notice to me - found several public notices and bulletins to support the issue

- Chicago, IL, USA

Loud grinding sound when starting the car in the garage. This has happened in the past on cold days but temperature today was in the 50S. I am concerned about damage from this as the days here in Wisconsin are only going to get colder. I am keeping a running list of occurrences and documenting dates and temperatures.

- Franklin, WI, USA

Car has a loud rattle or grinding sound on a cold startup. Last a couple of seconds then goes away. Has done this for 3 years, since I got it.

- Beverly, MA, USA

Shudder or vibration while driving vehicle at 20-40mph speed.

- Springfield, VA, USA

This present day my car makes a sreaming noise like belt is bad they changed the belt the alternator and something else and they can not find the problem. I asked for a 2017 when I came in to buy a vehicle the dealer insisted on me getting this 2014 when I asked multipul times for a 2017 he said this is a good deal. The first day I got it 6/16/2017 the vibartion was bad I had to bring it back 6/17/2107 they had it 4 days. I picked it up and on the same day the lights were dimming. Sat moorning I reported the issue. 3pm I got in the vehicle to change my shift at work it would not start. The man who came to tow it could not start it on arivial. Mon 6/22/2017 I came in and demanded a new car like I requested when I came in because this vehicle was having to many problems for me to be paying $25,643. The dealer wanted to give me 1,000 less than I paid for it and charge me $32,300 for a Honda CRV LX 4WD thats marked 27,285 online. I refused to pay that and felt like I am being cheated. He said the problem could be minor let them fix it. I am paying $25,643 for this car and its been in the shop 3xs within 2 months. They want me to keep this car and I keep requesting a 2017 because thats what I came in for and the dealer sat back in his chair and keap telling me the 2014 Honda exl is a good deal and did not show me the 2017 he wanted me to get the 2014 Honda CRV exl when I wanted a 2017 LX special adition 4WD. I admit it is a nice vehicle but it has too many problems and I want my money back and get the 2017 LX CRV I requested and I want a different deal thats not going to cheat me out of my money. South hills was honest they was giving me 2017 for 400 amonth at $27,285 when my credit came up and at the time it did it was fair

- Hazelwood, PA, USA

I was parking in a parking space behind a parked car in front of my car. I applied the brakes, and my car lunged forward with a tremendous acceleration and hit the parked car in front of me. At least, almost $5,000 in damage was done.

- Harrisonburg, VA, USA

The car vibrates heavily when accelerating slowly between 20-30mph.

- Rome, GA, USA

Our 2014 Honda CRV has been making a clattering noise at start up for the past several months. Apparently there is a well know defect with the vtc accurator and yet Honda hasn't alerted consumers to this defect or issued a recall. I am writing you to alert you or to add to other complaints you have received regarding this issue. If they don't notify consumers, then the warranty period can go by and then the consumer is left with the bill. Thank you.

- Westford, MA, USA

Engine caught fire in my 2014 Honda CR-V while I was driving to work the morning of January 19, 2017. I purchased the CR-V new in early 2015. At the time of the engine fire there was 49,585 miles on the vehicle. The only work ever completed on the CR-V were timely oil and filter changes, and tire rotations. There was not any suggested or required work that was not completed. There was nothing unusual with the car, no noises, no odors, and I was the last person to drive the vehicle prior to this day. Forensics report concluded that the fire originated in the engine compartment in and around the fuel system. At 8:50am on Thursday morning January 19, 2017 I left my home in NJ to travel to work 14 miles away. In leaving home the CR-V started normal. I was about 10 minutes into the typical 45 minute drive. I was driving on a two lane highway. I was slowing down to about 10 mph to merge into one lane. I noticed light white smoke coming in from the passenger side vent. I then noticed more grayish smoke coming from the right side of the engine hood. I pulled over off the highway onto the shoulder. There was nothing unusual on the panel of the car, no lights, no gauges, the temp was normal. I called 911 at about 9:01am. The fire department had the fire out in about 12 minutes. The CR-V of course was a complete loss.

- Pitman, NJ, USA

"run away engine" there have been 5-6 occurrences within the last 2 years that are unexplainable. Infrequently while trying to stop either in traffic or for pedestrians the engine suddenly revs to approx. 2200 RPM while I'm on the brake. On 3/5/17 I was with a exford engineer who witnessed it happen in traffic. When I put the vehicle in park to try and stop the CRV, the engine revved way up before it snapped and went back into a normal drive situation and went down to normal RPM. It now has been reported to Honda 3X and back to a dealer twice. I will now call Honda again but this is getting more dangerous each time. It has happened in ca and AZ but while reoccurring, it's not a regular item. It appears in the software or engine computer to him.

- Sun City West, AZ, USA