Honda has been aware of the problem with the VTC actuator for years and has not issued a recall for it. I am retired and on a fixed income now with little extra money to spare. When I retired, I purchased this vehicle because of Honda's reputation for long-lasting, inexpensive to own vehicles. I am very disappointed in the company for not issuing a recall and taking care of this problem. There is a class action suit for this and a service news article dated January 2018 stating that the lockpin inside the VTC actuator isn't holding the actuator properly. It goes on to say that currently there isn't any countermeasures for the market, so DO NOT replace the VTC actuator at this time. It's very unlikely that doing so will fix this concern. What kind of way is that to run a world class company?! Come on Honda, how about giving a damn about your reputation and the loyal buyers that pad your executives pockets?!

June 21' - Mileage 68,644. Took car to dealership for engine startup problems. Car was acting like it didn't want to start. Had to push start button at least 2-3 times each time I got in it to go somewhere before it would start. Dealership said it was a bad starter. I believe there were Recalls on the starter, but my VIN number wasn't part of the recall, IMAGINE THAT! Starter replaced. Cost $867.00. Sept. 21' - Mileage 71k. Car engine started knocking in the am upon startup for 10-20 seconds. Oct. 21' - Mileage 73k. Took car to dealership. Said it was bad timing belt, due to an oil leak & oil getting on the belt. Husband said they were full of s*** & thinks it's a bad Tensioner Pulley Bearing which would be a one bolt replacement, which he said with the miles on my car should NOT need replacing now.

Unfortunately, he's not able to change it due to back issues, so I'm at the mercy of the dealership. Verified no Recalls, at least not for my VIN number. Took car home to put in auto body shop to have painted. Nov 21' (3wks later) The day I picked up my car from the auto body shop, my car acted like it didn't want to start. It was mid-day & no knocking upon startup. I've driven to a few places & every time I got in & tried to start car, it would act like it didn't want to start. Husband checked the oil-there was plenty. He couldn't see any oil around the tensioner/timing belt or on the driveway to indicate a leak. Scheduled to take car to dealership 12/7 for "Timing Belt Replacement Kit" - Cost $1,236.00 (after taxes). I was planning on keeping the car, but after this expense I'll be in the market looking for hopefully a better quality made car. They've been in the news for vehicle issues to much lately. Very disappointed in Honda & have no plans to purchase another in the future until they get it together & start making better quality cars. Hopefully it won't take someone being injured or losing their life from poor quality workmanship for them to do better & take accountability.