I currently own a 2014 Honda CRV and there is a specific part that was replaced 3 times called a vtc actuator and its a faulty design all the 2012 to 2014 Honda crvs have the same issue and I'm afraid it will eventually ruin my engine, everytime on start there is grinding sound and when I first got the vehicle in 2015 in would only do the in the winter then in warmer weather it wouldn't now its constant on every startup.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

On engine starting especially morning or cold starts engine chain sprocket clatters for a number of seconds. In November 2016 or 2017 went to Honda dealer for check out performance and any problems or recalls at castle Honda moron grove il tel # 847-965-8833. We questioned about the rattling coming on when 1st start of the day. They just answered some engines do this when they are cold, don't worry about that! well we didn't worry it since the Honda dealer answered its ok. Now over time the rattling is getting longer and louder. I work for the state and at times am not available to help my wife when I am not at home. Iam afraid the rattling may cause the engine to stop running totally and place her in danger. My name is [xxx] I am 73 years old and a Honda buyer since 1965.. I wish you to check with your engineers about the timing chain problems and oilchain lubricating problems and technical changes involving al Honda in this particular motors. Thank you [xxx]. email is, [xxx].please submit an written response also. Tel # [xxx]. thanks [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Wilmette, IL, USA

Vehicle makes grinding noise for approximately 10 seconds during a cold start. Vehicle was in park.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

Windshield defroster does not work when first starting vehicle and when car idling. Dangerous because no visibility in cold conditions. Also, no heat on driver's side. Honda released service bulletin 14-063 so they know about this issue but have done nothing to repair. I just paid the dealer $618 to have the heater core flushed 3 times but there is no guarantee that the issue will not return. Very dangerous if driving in cold, icy conditions with low visibility and relying on defroster to function.

- Lodi, CA, USA

Vtc actuator is needing constant replacing asap or it will stretch the timing chain which will cause severe engine damage. I am on my 2nd replacement of the vtc actuator in 2 weeks. No major damage has occurred as yet but I am trying to prevent it from happening. The Honda fix is not a fix

- Haverhill, MA, USA

At the speed of 25 - 30 miles per hour, the entire vehicle begins to shake and shimmy. I am the second owner of the vehicle. The shaking was so bad last week I was really scared! I looked up the description on google and wow!Z there are sooooo many other people having the same problems! they said it was a program issue for the transmission in this vehicle! however, when people take the vehicle in for the program upgrade; and get the transmission fluid drained and replaced, the problem quickly returns!!!!!!!! so.....how do I get this vehicle fixed! I am frightened to drive it!!!!!! I bought the car through hendrick Toyota on rivers ave in North charleston, SC. They took the Honda CRV vehicle in as a trade for a Toyota. So, what do I do with this dud!!! it is a bad seed as for a car. Who is going to make good on the bad part called a transmission? it has been doing this for several months beginning soon after I made the purchase!

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

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edacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Otsego, MN, USA

Timing chain rattle upon cold start 67,000 miles, this seem to be a common occurrence with these vehicles and you nor Honda is doing anything about it!

- Quartzsite, AZ, USA

Driving home from work on the freeway during a bad storm the defroster was blowing cold air on the windshield and it completely iced over. I could not see. Not to mention-- I was freezing cold. The passenger side was blowing heat, however all vents on the driver side were blowing cold air. I took my car to a Honda dealer. Without even looking at it, they seemed to know exactly what was wrong and told me it was $330 to repair. I took it to an independent mechanic who charged me $172 to flush out the heater core. The mechanic also told me it would probably happen again.

- Nashville, TN, USA

Loud grinding noise at startup. Appears to be a common issue in this year, make and model that can cause engine failure while driving.

- Aurora, CO, USA

Engine makes a rattling noise when accelerating. Every single time the accelerator is being pushed, I hear a rattle. I am just coming back from the local mechanic who told me that this could be something related to engine and is going to cost 2000 or more and just did a oil treatment to the engine just to see if that would help before doing an open heart surgery(messing with engine). I hope Honda comes back and fixes this problem as it is so common with so many of their 2014 Honda crvs.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Purchased vehicle from my mother-in-law. She had noticed the rattling sound but her mechanic said his did the same thing and not to worry about it. We immediately noticed that vehicle grinds on cold startup. Is starting to rattle a little on acceleration. Called my Honda dealer, told me it would be $1000 to replace the vtc actuator. He also said that it would eventually happen again, and that it doesn't harm the engine so we shouldn't worry about it. Researching online uncovered a service bulletin (09-010) for CRV's up through 2013, but not covering 2014. Honda is not solving their engineering problem and are making the consumer pay for it.

- Hudson, WI, USA

Engine lost power and seized while traveling on rural route. Local mechanic said gasoline had leaked into engine and had it towed to urse Honda in bridgeport, wv. Urse estimated $9,000 in repairs

- Morgantown, WV, USA

Timing chain and tensioner is defective making noise on starting every morning mailly on cold starts, but does it when hot also

- Manahawkin, NJ, USA

Vehicle grinds on cold startup, every single time. Vehicle also rattles on acceleration. Took it to mechanic and was told timing chain and vtc actuator needed to be replaced to the time of well over $2000. After research, I have seen that this is an ongoing issue with all 2014 Honda crvs but Honda has refused to take responsibility for this issue. This problem leads to engine failure and Honda is continuing to build these vehicles with defective parts. The technical service bulletin out does not take responsibility. I am asking that Honda establish a recall for the vtc actuator and timing chain to prevent resulting engine damage from these defective parts.

- Chicago, IL, USA

After my car has sat for 5-6 hours or longer, at start up my engine grinds for 1-2 seconds. Reading similar problems online they say it is a faulty vtc actuator that Honda knows about but refuses to fix or recall. Is there plans to recall this faulty part before my car fails and breaks down on the side of the road? this noise has happened every day for the last year or so.

- Longview, WA, USA

My vehicle is experiencing the known issue of vtc rattle at startup.

- Toledo, OH, USA

Vibration while driving under light acceleration usually occurs when engine/transmission is cold. Usually occurs around 25 mph during light acceleration.

- North Canton, OH, USA

Vehicle began making a rattling noise upon cold starts. Took to the dealer and was told the car needed a vtc actuator for a cost in excess of $1,000. A quick google search described wide spread issues with this part and that it is a recurring issue and could damage timing chain for costs in excess of $5K. Honda serv bulletin 16-012 describes issues but Honda does not cover under engine warranty. Very costly defect for a make of car that has had a good reputation.

- Dunlap, IL, USA

At cold start up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. Possible fix, variable valve timing control, vtc, actuator replacement. Started at 36,000 miles. Known issue for years by Honda. Should be recalled as it has been known by them and is expensive to replace. Have tried working with them, and they are not willing to cover any cost.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA