2012 Honda CR-V: engine failure

Filed Feb 5, 2023 · Engine · NJ

I am the original and only owner. Noticed grinding noise on engine startup, have researched the problem and narrowed it down to a VTC actuator defect on this vehicle. Honda has put out a TSB in the past on this issue. This failure has caused my timing belts to go bad and mechanics have told me I am at risk of having engine failure if this probem is not addressed. The manufacturer should resolve this issue nationwide. There have been reports of class action lawsuit in California and Illinois regarding this matter. Why do I as consumer have to shell out over $2000 to repair this mess which is a defect/fault of the manufacturer?

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Engine · 122,000 miles · IN

Vtc actuator grinding on cold start. Reported to honda. Paid to have it replaced out of pocket at a cost of $1443.83 on 9/24/18 at 111,863 miles. At 122,000 miles started having high oil consumption. After several misdiagnosis by hare honda, determined same issue as 2011 tsb a12-089 problem with sticking piston rings. Requires full engine rebuild quoted at $2000. If not fixed can cause engine failure.

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Engine · 50,920 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the engine failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the conicelli honda dealer located at 1100 ridge pike, conshohocken, pa 19428; (484) 533-2352 where it was diagnosed that a service bulletin needed to be updated and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact also stated that when trying to start the vehicle it made an abnormal noise. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no outstanding service bulletin for this issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 50,920.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 120,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized and the steering wheel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle stability actuator (vsa) failed. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer stated there was no failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Electrical · 40,400 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the alternator was defective. The engine failed to start numerous times and the battery was replaced several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing that located a failure code at the alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 40,400.

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · 53,000 miles · PA

My cr-v presents itself with a loud grinding noise at start, caused by a defective,vtc actuator which is referenced in honda service bulletin 09-010. This problem began in 2008, and is on going. This defect seriously affects resale value, and potentially can cause catastrophic engine failure. This repair should be covered by honda's 60k power train warranty, but honda says at the current time there is no fix for this problem, which they have been working on for several years. I have contacted my dealer and honda USA numerous times without resolution, as the frequency and intensity of the problem worsens. There are numerous unresolved complaints and videos on the internet about this defect. I have consulted a lemon law attorney, but because honda makes no effort to repair the problem, it doesn't qualify.

Filed Jul 12, 2015 · Brakes · 8,133 miles · FL

Replaced rear brake pads, caliper pins, rear rotors . Pins seized up. Replaced by dealer where purchased car. Dealer finally picked up all cost with exception of brake pads $77.00.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · NY

Engine cranked but vehicle would not start. Towed to service station. Analyzed and fixed by shorting battery cables. I was told that there was a honda service bulletin on this. I was also told that no repair was possible to prevent this from happening again. Called a "glitch" in the computer system. My concern is that if this engine failure happened in traffic, a rear end collision could have happened. I do not know what other systems on the car like airbags etc. Were inoperative because of this problem.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 34,625 miles · FL

Gave the gas to take off from a dead stop and the car had no reaction. Seemed like the engine died or stopped running. I had to give the gas harder and the engine caught and the tires skidded. This hesitation left my car in a dangerous position as I was entering a 55 MPH road. I had plenty of time to get on the road until it finally started moving. This has happened several time since. You never know when it's going to happen again.

Filed Jul 11, 2013 · Steering · 1,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda crv. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the steering wire was loose and caused the steering wheel to lock. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred later as the contact was driving 60 MPH. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000 and the approximate current mileage was 4,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Engine · 165 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda crv. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The failure was experienced numerous times and was taken to the dealer numerous times. The dealer performed several diagnostics, which located failure codes with the ground wire, battery, lift gate power assembly, and the computer software. The dealer replaced the affected parts and updated the computer software but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165 and the approximate current mileage was 27,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Electrical · 8,600 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. The contact stated that after several attempts, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was successfully started after having the battery jumped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the battery needed to be recharged. The manufacturer was contacted and covered the cost of the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 8,600. The current mileage was approximately 8,800.