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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 11,757 miles
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The compass indicator light will continuously flash the wrong direction. This can happen when starting the car as well as when the car is running either in motion or stationary. Following the recalibration instructions in the manual (driving slowly in tight circles) will usually fix the problem temporarily. This fix may last a day or as little as 10 minutes.
- Houston, TX, USA
My 2014 CR-V ex-L began to give me starting problems since late 2016. It occurs randomly, and can occur either in morning or daytime. The first time it occurred and I took it to Honda dealership they blamed it on some charging software issue and said they fixed it by installing a software update. It worked fine for a few weeks after but the problem reoccurred later. It can happen in summer or winter, and totally randomly. Honda dealer service assured me multiple times they can't find any problem with battery or electrical system. At this point I am totally at loss about what to do. I can get a new battery, but what am I going to do if the same problem occurs again. I can never predict when or how it will show up. It can start without any problems even on a really cold day, or it would not start after I make a 20 minute stop at the grocery store. Never expected this when I bought a Honda.
- Abington, MA, USA
Safecar.gov 2-20-17 I keep hearing a sound when I start my vehicle in the morning. Sometimes it happens after work when I start the car to go home. This problem started in December 2016 after my vehicle reached approx 12,000 miles. It's like a grinding sound and is only on for a few seconds. My local dealer said it is normal with Honda. That didn't sound right to me. In addition, after my tire pressure light keeps going on when I'm driving approx 25 miles on the expressway. This has been going on since my vehicle hi check up, 12,170 miles. Then my battery died at 13,129 miles a month and a half after my my multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil change. The aaa road side representative said I had bad cells. Today, I read online consumer reports of grinding noise complaints from others who drive a 2014 Honda CR-V. I called the Honda corporate office who denied hearing the grinding noise complaints. They did give me a case number regarding my premature battery failure. The corporate rep did refer me to your site stating there are no recalls on my vehicle. I am reporting this issues as I think it is strange that all of a sudden at around 12,000 I've suddenly had these weird issues with the vehicle. Could these issues be connected by an electrical short" is the light going on from a short? is the battery going dead from a short? is the grinding connected to a short" I'm frustrated because, I can't keep taking time off from work to deal with vehicle problems. I've attached 2 receipt documents and I can email a recording of me starting my vehicle. Also, here is a link to a 2014 CRV owner's public posted video about the same noise: Https://youtu.be/0O_P8bjpweq also here is a link to other online public posts: Honda-tech.com/forums/Honda-element-CR-V-156/2014-CR-V-grinding-noise-start-up-3228595/ I home you can help get some answers to my problem.
- Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, USA
TPMS light comes on every time I drive over 60 mph for more than a few miles. The bumpier the road, the sooner the light comes on. All air pressures are correct per manufacturer recommendations.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. on several occasions, the vehicle stalled while idling. The contact stated that the vehicle also surged while idling and the rpms fluctuated. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS module caused the failure. Due to the ABS module failure, the transmission module software could not be updated to prevent the surge while the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,790.
- Sharpsville, PA, USA
The passenger door will no open from the outside or inside when the door is unlocked. Being parked at home, I went to open the door from the outside and was unsuccessful. Dealership says the door actuator is out and they see this on Honda's very frequently. I consider this a major safety feature and feel it should have already been recalled if it has been known. Apparently this is not uncommon for Honda's and they have had a recall on this in prior year models.
- Malvern, AR, USA
My 2014 Honda CRV is experiencing some grinding noise upon start up in the morning or whenever it is cold outside. The vehicle is always parked. Then after a few seconds it goes away. It has been happening every since I purchased it in 2014. Took it into the dealer and they said that it is known issue and Honda is working on it. It has been two years now and nothing has happened. I've heard that it could the vtc actuator. Dealer has to check it once again. So many complaints about this same problem. Has not been resolved or resolved properly. I'm afraid if I keep driving it with this Honda known problem something seriously could go wrong with the engine.
- Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Out of the blue, my Honda CR-V 2014 won't start, I have to jump it, and went to the auto parts store, got my battery check out and everything level of the battery came back normal. Lucky me, it was happened on the weekend and I had someone who happened to be around and help me. I was so afraid that it could happened to me any time, so I decided to buy a new battery. Maybe the cashier thinking I had enough money to waste and not worry about burning my money for unnecessary things. I paid: $144.93 (tax included) I don't think this is acceptable for a 2 years old car and battery test came out normal, not weak. Hope this is not a major thing, but who knows.
- Melbourne, FL, USA
Every 14-15 days, I am having to get a jump because the car would not start. I had the battery checked and was told that there is not problem with the battery. When driving the car, the car "shudders" when approaching 20 mph and 40mph.
- Port Wentworth, GA, USA
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
- Daly City, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the TPMS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tires were checked and the TPMS warning indicator was disabled; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Poland, OH, USA
We bought the car in August 2014. Within 2 months of purchasing the vehicle, the light indicating that the tires needed air turned on. We had the wheels inflated and the light still remained on. We took it to the dealer and they did something to make the light indicating the tires needed to be inflated turn off. In about two months after that, the light turned on again. The vehicle was stationary and when we turned on the ignition, it happened again. This time we have ignored it. Since we do not have time to be taking it into the dealer, it remains on whenever we drive the vehicle. It is annoying and can be dangerous.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Since we purchased this vehicle (new) it makes periodic electrical shorting noises when starting the vehicle (turning the ignition key). There is obviously an electrical problem with the ignition switch. It doesn't happen every time the vehicle is started, but many times. Our family is afraid the vehicle is eventually going to shock our hands - the vehicle now has about 15K miles on it but it has happened since the vehicle came from the dealership.
- Slidell, LA, USA
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!
- Beaverton, OR, USA
We have 4 instances where we have been unable to start the CRV because of a low battery problem. This necessitated using a jump starter to start the car. I have measured the voltage with a multi meter and after driving for a while the voltage will be about 12.4 volts and the next morning it will be about 11.8. my load tester indicated a weak rating. So obviously it appeared to me that the battery needed to be replaced under warranty. Bought the car to Honda Subaru of Santa Fe in nm on 4/20/16 and dealt with james the service manager. He said that they performed a software update to remedy the problem and that the battery operated within specs. Upon arriving home, 100 miles away, the same sub standard condition reoccurred. Contacting james with my situation, james said that because the battery was within specs he was not able to replace the battery. Maybe 12.4 volts is acceptable because the vehicle has been driven causing a surface charge but if it drops to 11.8 overnight something is askew. If they had performed a load test that problem would have been evident. We now carry a jump starter with us but my wife is not able to use it which I consider a safety problem. Judging from all of the problems on this site, Honda should be much more responsive to the safety and performance needs of its customers. After reading these posts, most potential buyers of Honda products would have serious reservations. We travel full time in a motorhome and will need to have this problem addressed at another dealership.
- Livingston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal grinding noise during cold weather. In addition, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
- Roebling, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. the contact stated when the vehicle jerked after a complete stop and during acceleration the vehicle hesitated then jerked. In addition, the contact stated that vehicle's alarm activated and failed to deactivate. As a result, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alarm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The technician could not determine the failure of the vehicle jerking. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Updated 04/20/16 the consumer stated the transmission was replaced in March 2016. Updated 03/22/17.
- La Mirada, CA, USA
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 safercar.gov. (NHTSA nos. 10654938 and 10546273). I retain the vehicle. ## VIN passed ## Honda CRV 2014 ##
- Seattle, WA, USA
I bought my car brand new at the end of 2013. On old morning and sporadically and cool mornings in the spring and fall there is a loud grinding sound under the hood. It looks like many people have this issue. I have taken it in 3 times now to a Honda dealer and every single time they are they can't replicate the issue and do not hear it themselves. They are unable to fix or repair it yet it seems to be such a common problem.
- Napa, CA, USA
- Euless, TX, USA