VTC actuator causing car to make grinding sound upon startup. I have determined that this is a KNOWN ISSUE with this make/model/year of Honda with litigation in California and Illinois. Left unfixed, my mechanic said this could lead to MUCH larger repairs down the road. This will directly affect the life of the car and can leave the driver stranded should the actuator fail completely due to the KNOWN faulty part.
2012 Honda CR-V engine complaints
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2012 CR-V was purchased on 4/9/16 with 36,000 miles. During the first winter a startup problem became obvious that was covered and repaired by Honda due to a recall for the faulty Variable Timing Actuator. VTA was replaced on 3/2/17 with 41,000 miles (5000 miles later). During the winter of 2019 symptoms started to sporadically reappear. The same part is failing. A newer upgraded part was supposed to replace the original faulty part the first time. I am now told that Honda will charge me $1000 to replace this part again. Due to Covid the car was barely driven and repair was secondary to other life circumstances. It has become noticeable once again this winter.. the same part should not be failing if it were remedied the first time. Am I to understand that I will have to replace this part every two years on my own dime because Honda is replacing the same faulty part? I would like Honda to replace the faulty part with one that is not guaranteed to fail again. Thank you.
On april 25, 2021 I was gently pulling into my driveway and I applied the brakes and the car accelerated. I continue to apply the brake and the car would not stop. I crashed into my front porch. The front wheels went over the edge of the porch and the car stopped. There is about a 7 foot drop off, thankfully the whole car didn't go off the porch. I knocked all the supports for the porch and the roof was on the top of my car. I do believe if I were pressing the accelerator by mistake the car would've continued off the porch. Bought the car in december 2020 only had it six months. I was certain I had stepped on the brakes so I googled and found other people with 2012s in 2011's had experienced this problem. I have no police report but the police did come out because one of the neighbors had called them. They may have an incident report. Thankfully the car stopped before went off the porch or I could have been severely hurt.
Grinding noise at startup. Told was vct issue but hundreds of other complaints for same issue on internet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made a grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of failure and informed the contact that since the vehicle was out of warranty, there would be no assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Reported vtc actuator problem under warranty. Honda refused to fix. They issued a tsb stating it was a non-issue. Now, the timing chain is stretched, mechanic reports that the engine is damaged beyond. Metal shavings are in the oil filter, main bearings are worn. All this because of a known design flaw that the mfg was unwilling to repair.
Vtc actuator makes an extremely loud noise and vibrates when starting vehicle. This is causing the timing chain to slip and chip\loose teeth. Also causes low or lack of oil pressure which causes the damage to the timing chain. Lose of oil pressure has caused cracks in the oil gasket as well. Honda has admitted that the vtc actuator is a defective part. However, honda will not accept responsibly for replacement or repair of the vtc actuator or for any damage caused due to the defective part. This problem is wide spread and began with my vehicle in 2016. Repairs were made which only eliminated the noise and vibration. Oil pressure was restored for a very limited time and the oil gasket began to crack. With each oil change (completed at the appropriate recommended times) the oil was noticeably low.
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.
2012 honda cr-v. When the vehicle is started, an abnormal loud rattling noise is heard coming from the engine. There are no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to honda city dealer located in levitown ny where it was diagnosed that the vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at a cost of $750 to the owner. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided to repair the defective part. The noise appeared when the car was only 3 years old and the dealer was contacted by phone but said there was no permanent fix yet and to call back when the noise got louder. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000 which was less than the warranty milage of 60,000. Honda is aware of this defective part that can cause further engine damage or failure but no recall has been issued. Poor response by honda.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. When the vehicle was started, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gwinnett place honda (3325 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096, (678) 274-6206) where it was diagnosed that the vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
There's a grinding noise that follows the start of the engine. This issue began 2 years ago during the winter months. Took it to honda to see what was wrong. They weren't able to recreate the sound and sent me on my way. It's now doing it all of the time. I haven't taken it to honda again, but I will when I have the time and money to fix it. Initial viewing of this site shows a lot of the same issue. Haven't done any further research to see if the issue has been resolved or handled by hond. I will once I finish this post. Hopefully, honda is doing or will do the right thing and recall vehicles affected by this issue.
Grinding noise when cold starting and it has begun to stall the engine.
Faulty vtc actuator, grinding noise on starting the car everyday in the mornings. Dealer have a $600.00 estimate to have it fixed and not covered under standard warranty. Honda is aware of this issue and no recall has been issued.
After owning for 5 years, during winter months a loud rattle sounded each and every time the motor was turned on. It did not matter if engine was cold or not. I took to dealer who said for $699 they would try and fix but no guarantees and could still exist. I spoke to different mechanic who said if I continued without getting it repaired, it could ruin the engine. I called the corp office to be told that there was not a recall because they did not have a replacement. I was forced to sell the car. I am looking for compensation
There is a known issue with the vtc on many hondas from 2008-2014. Honda is only covering the issue under the standard warranty though it is a known issue.
Rattle/grinding noise on cold starts. At first, it was only on very cold mornings, which we don't usually have here in the south (alabama); however, today, it does it every time you start the car. It's a frightening noise that sounds like it's tearing up the engine. There are videos and hundreds of complaints online about this issue. I have read something about a class-action lawsuit, as well, although I was never notified of that.
Engine rattles at cold start-up - vtc actuator needs replacement. The honda dealer (criswell honda, germantown md) doing the maintenance says that I have gone past the warranty. But I have been there multiple times for service before and mentioned about the issue. They did not fix it or explained to me the issues. They are charging me $800 now for this. Based on current search in google, this is what I find. Please help honda tsb number:a09-010.v4 the federal safety agency number:10087883tsb date:march 17, 2016 failing component: engine (pws) summary: service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
Rattle noise on cold start up. Vtc actuator replaced under warranty and now same problem again after 10;000 miles. From my reading and speaking to several auto mechanics, this is a common problem with this model of car and it seems like honda of america has not taken responsibility for addressing this problem adequately. I think a recall of this engine or an extension of the warranty should be required.
Grinding noise upon cold start. This issue started at least two years ago. Did not happen on every start. Asked dealership what it might be and I was told it was nothing. Over the past year, noise happens religiously every time there is a cold start. Dealership now says it's the vtc actuator and I am now past my warranty. It appears that a tsb was issued march 2016. Why has no recall been made since this is a widespread issue? Class action settlement 3/ 2018 did not include the crv's
Prior to accident, vehicle had no issues and was serviced routinely. There were 2 individuals in the car and accident took place on a two lane state road approximately 2 miles from residence. The weather was hot and sunny on the mid-afternoon of the accident. Driver noticed sputtering in the car and decided to u-turn to return to residence. As driver continued, sputtering worsened and somebody drove alongside and yelled that the vehicle appeared to be leaking gas. Very soon after, while car was driving at 5mph, the car had an explosion and flames came through the passenger window. Both driver and passenger were burned and medevac'd to local burn center. Passenger received severe 2nd and 3rd degree burns on upper half of body. Driver also received burns but not as severe. Each managed to exit vehicle before the being engulfed by flames. Vehicle is completely unrepairable and destroyed. Fire marshal report as further details on possible origins of the car fire.
Engine rattles at cold start up. Per service bulletin the vtc actuator is faulty and needs to be replaced with an upgraded part. This is the second time I will need to have it replaced. I shouldn't have to pay for this repair again.
Grinding noise upon cold start. This issue started at least two years ago. Did not happen on every start. Asked dealership what it might be and I was told it was nothing. Over the past year, noise happens religiously every time there is a cold start. Dealership now says it's the vtc actuator and I am now past my warranty. It appears that a tsb was issued march 2016. Why has no recall been made since this is a widespread issue?
Engine- purchased car in aug 2013 in winter that year I heard a loud grinding noise at morning starts when it was cold. Took to honda dealer service who said it was probably vtc actuator. Had to bring it back and leave over nght so they could hear it in am. Of course the night I took it wasnt cold enough next am to make noise. Took it 3 other times since all to honda dealer plus reported it each time I took in for service. Never able to hear noise because too warm. Still making noise today, 5 years later. Warranty expired. Very aggravating. Electrical- battery has been replaced 3 times in 5 years, this year it was in janurary. Something is draining it when the vehicle is even turned off and not running. Lights have never been left on to run battery down. Each time I have to get a new battery the sales person says the battery is too new to be drained already and there must be something draining it. Honda dealer says they would need to have the vehicle there when the problem happened to find the problem. They said that the first 2 times I took it there the third time I didnt waste my time going there.
We had a direct deer hit on i81 north in grantville pa. The direct hit was taken on the driver's side of the vehicle at 65 MPH in highway driving. The airbag only deployed on the passenger side not on the driver's side. This seemed very odd to us. Either both air bags should have deployed or neither airbag should have deployed in this accident. Pictures are attached. I reported this to american honda, but they refused to investigate it and I had to beg them for an email address to send the pictures to. Given their attitude, I felt I needed to report this accident to the federal safety agency. My car was totaled by new jersey manufacturer's insurance co.
Please research this issue with 2012 honda cr-v's as I am not the only one with this issue and I believe it's a serious safety issue: the vehicle shakes, vibrates or wobbles when accelerating in low gears. It stops when easing up on the gas pedal. It typically occurs when the vehicle shifts (automatic transmission) between the 1st and 2nd gears. The whole car shakes. The only way to stop it is by removing foot from gas pedal or accelerating car quickly to higher speed. The issue affects the ability to safely accelerate to proper speed. Begins when accelerating from a stopped position all the way up until car reaches about 40-45 miles per hour. Occurs on all types of road conditions but is very pronounced when driving on a flat surface. I have taken my vehicle to be serviced at the honda of the avenues and I was told it was resolved. It hasn't been resolved and I have been traveling so I haven't had the chance to take it back. I am up to date with all my oil changes and maintenance. I see that I am not the only one with this issue with my 2012 honda crv as others with the same vehicle are complaining online. This should be part of a recall service.
Car in motion at approximately 45 MPH on city street, when suddenly all power is lost. Engine still running but no power when pushing accelerator pedal. This lasts from 5 to 10 seconds. Then suddenly kicks in again. No check engine light appears. Talked to honda about this and they said they have never heard of this happening. This has happened four times in this vehicle.
The vtc is making a rattling noise on a cold start up. This started out of nowhere and has not gone away. My car is parked in a garage at home and is parked outside at work but will do the same no matter what.
Every time I start a car I hear a grinding sound that lasts for 1-2 seconds and then stops. This is how it sounds like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr20baoxbo8 this happens to honda cr-v's and accords with 2.4l 4 cyl. Engines. The issues known as "vtc actuator assembly" - https://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm501009/sb-10041669-6712.pdf this is a huge problem for vehicles assembled between 2010 - 2016 and it should be a recall to fix the issue. As of now honda is not admitting that there is the problem.
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.
Engine rattles on cold start. Ties to their service bulletin 09-010 issue. This was reported to suburban honda novi 7/18/2016 when car mileage was 59716. Car was returned indicating this issue could not be replicated. Service buletin dates back to march 17 2016. How did suburban honda not recognize this as the issue when I first reported to them on 7/18/2016? Today 8/16/17 this issue has coumponded. Every time car is started after kept idle of more than an hour the rattle sound is real lud. Local technician, paul's automotive said yesterday, it is real impoartant it be looked at by honda. So takin it to suburban honda today 8/16/17.
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