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2014 Honda CR-V engine complaints
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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.
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.
"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.
Starter does not fully disengage after starting ,especially on cold mornings.I feel this will damage the flywheel. Grinding noise! Note ; vechicle was stationary at time.
There is a loud grinding noise lasting approximately 2 seconds at cold startup. This has happened about 6 times in the last 6 months. My vehicle has only 22700 miles. I'm concerned this is causing damage to the engine.
Engine emits rattle/grinding sound for 1-3 seconds on cold start in cold weather. ## VIN passed ## honda crv 2014 ##
This is an entermentent issue. The starter moyer grinds after the engine has started. The TPMS light comes on intermentenly even if the tires are at the proper inflation pressure. Hope honda does something about these issues.
Engine rattle at cold start in cold weather video of my issue: https://youtu.be/0o_p8bjpweq
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer failed and needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,265. Updated 12/13/16*lj
Starter sticks and doesn't disengage for a few seconds after engine turns and starts. As a result, starter solenoid gear grinds against flywheel teeth, causing damages to the teeth of solenoid and/or flywheel. This mechanical fault occurs every time after a vehicle is parked for a day or more. Weather (cold or hot) doesn't affect the defect.
My cr-v is 18 months old and since last dec. Has the grinding sound when first started. The tire pressure signal lights up on occasion but when tire pressure is checked no tire is low. Took car to dealer and they said it could be fixed while under warranty. Hope so, but after seeing other complaints not so sure. Bought this car based on friends recommendations and honda's reputation. Wish I had known about this website prior to purchase!
Bought 2014 honda crv the engine start making the grinding noise on start up in cold weather. Brought it into the dealer and they said that it is know issue and honda is working on it. Funny thing is I know other people who own the same model of crvs and they have no engine grind on start up. This is common in 2012-12014 and they have not had any issues. From what I read it sounds like honda has been working on this issue since the 2012 model, and it's now 2016. Ii'm pretty sure I will trade in my crv for a something else than a honda.
The car engine cranks up like its already engaged even after sitting overnight or for a long period of time. I told the car dealer about it and he said the manufacturing knows, but was early last year. It's happening more often now. The vehicle is always parked, either at home or work on a flat surface. ( parking lot or driveway)
Grinding noise lasting a few seconds during ignition start up after car has been sitting overnight. Began when car was 6 months old. Happens almost daily when temps are below 60
Grinding/sqeeking engine noise during initial startup on mostly cold days.
Have a problem with the grinding noise when started sometimes. Also have a problem with the driver's side window rubbing at times when it is raised or lowered. Wish the hood release was better located and marked.
The car engine will grind when starting for the first time on a cold day. It does then start but in the past 12 months on three occasions it failed to start at all. The last time being april 1, 2016. Took it to mechanic and was told the battery is fine and could not find anything wrong, but it still grinds at start up. The best description is two pieces of metal grinding together. Lot of honda owners are complaining about the exact same problem in particular on the web site below: http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/13-dear-honda-feedback-forum/36273-2-4l-engine-noise-cold-start-up-crv-accord.html
On cold mornings, the car starts with a grinding noise from the engine for about a second or two.
Others have reported this. On starting when cold, a slight grinding noise from the engine. When will honda either fix or compensate owners?
I bought my crv in oct 2013. For the second winter the continues to be a loud grinding noise on first start of the day. It must be in the 20s or lower for the noise. This winter I had the dealer verify the problem. Said it's the vtc actuator and honda is working on it. Dealer agrees it is a defeat, but honda has no fix in place. Apparently replacing the vtc actuator will not fix the problem. Honda has been aware of the problem for at least 2 years now. Still no word. I thinking honda is just moving on and ignoring this problem.
My elderly mother died in a fire in her 2014 honda cr-v. There were no witnesses to the origin of the fire. The car was first seen when fully engulfed by flame, 10 to 20 minutes after my mother was seen getting into her car. Unknown if she let it idle before driving. She drove about 1200 feet. Her car was found in wet ivy at the side of the road. Her key was in her hand, and she was leaning towards the passenger side of the car, apparently trying to escape the fire. (because the car was on a hill, leaning towards the passenger side, flames from beneath the car were strongest on the driver side and would have blocked her exit. The passenger side was not completely burned.) it is improbable that the ivy ignited because it was late fall in the pacific northwest and the weather had been very wet for days. I believe that a fire ignited somewhere in the vehicle and this fire caused my mother to go off the road. An autopsy showed she died of smoke inhalation and burns. The car was in good condition with recent servicing. No signs of recent oil leakage in garage. We have located other 2012-2014 cr-v fires that began spontaneously. Some blamed on leaves trapped in vehicle, another on fluid leaks, including two on (the federal safety agency nos. 10654938 and 10546273). I retain the vehicle. ## VIN passed ## honda crv 2014 ##
Cold weather engine starts with rattle sound vtc actuator issue.
After stopped at a stop light when it turns green had no acceleration until pressing the gas pedal up and down twice. This has happen numerous times since then. It seems the engine stays at idle. Also have issues with the tps light going on for no reason and now a growling sound when the engine is cold and it is cold outside below 20 degrees when starting the vehicle. Manufacture not notified. These are issues that have been reported from other cr-v owners numerous times a recall should be issued get a before someone losses there life or causes other to loose theirs.
Cold weather startup, grinding noise for a few seconds.
Grinding sound at engine start up in cold weather. It happens every winter.
Grinding sound at start up on cold mornings,probably faulty vtc actuator which honda will or cannot fix. This grinding has to be doing some kind of damage that will be more serious later to my vehicle.
With cold starts (starting the engine first thing in the morning) there is a grinding rumble from under the front of the car that lasts a second or two. This has been happening since I bought the car, and the service dept has said not to worry about it. Yesterday, I took the car in to have it examined and repaired, and the honda service manager confirmed that the noise was coming from a defective vtc actuator. He went on to say that honda is continuing to produce the same defective actuator they have produced for the past 8 years and that the honda corporation will not allow dealer service departments to replace them. "they're all faulty, so it wouldn't matter." this defect in a critical engine part must be addressed and the part replaced.
When starting the car, especially after it sitting for a while, it will make a ratcheting sound after starting. I called the dealer where purchased from and was told it was a vtc actuator problem that there is no fix for. Was told they are working on it and would have a fix in february.
My vehicle makes a terrible sound under the hood upon starting when it is cold. I researched it online and discovered it is the vtc actuator valve (most likely). Took it to dealership, let it overnight so they would hear it after setting. They claim no noise upon starting it. I am concerned at some point engine parts are being damaged. The noise began within 2 months of ownership. Went to another honda dealer, they said "honda probably does know about this but there is no repair/recall order issued so they won't repair it. Car was purchased new.
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