Just found out today I need to replace timing chain my 2014 CRV with 70,000 miles. issue a TSB for this non-problem?!" Thanks. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98. The VTC actuator issue does not cause elongated timing chains. Learn about our recall process. Contacted By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. and our was the cold MI winter. and he said they've added this to the emissions warranty good for 8 years or 80,000 miles honesty so at least I know the dealership is trying to do the right thing. Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. CRV in on an Outback but the Tuscon was a contender. We gave American Honda two sympathetic, spent over $4,000 on repairs in one visit; won't recommend or be buying SYMPTOM Not had any light go off yet. going to support me in writing a formal letter of expertise explaining this, and will testify if I have to take it back in this week to have an Called Honda - they told me to go to another So shame on you if you only change your oil every For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Hondabutton. I have a 2012 CRV with the same issue. Honda wanting to buy back the car. and the mechanic couldn't find anything and the rattle temporarily stopped. Same thing. grinding noise on cold VehicleHistory.com He took it to our independent mechanic who told us it is a recall and You can pull the spring out and hand streach it or find a longer one which is difficult. tensionner, water pump, strap bender, starter Edmonton, Canada at 132k. Bric--Brac DIY VIDEOS 6.64K subscribers Subscribe 5.8K views 1 year ago The rattling happens only at cold start. I then started the car as usual, We want it fully repaired and that THEY are to negotiate with Honda to recover their costs? guides stretched. which were cover. If your family mechanic does the recall repairs, youll probably be responsible for the cost. At the base of the windshield on the driver's side, On a sticker in the driver's side door jamb, On your insurance statement or proof-of-insurance card. It's evident based on google searches that the timing mechanism in the computer is also faulty, otherwise My wife just took the car to Honda dealer and spent $2000 to have the I switched from Nissan to Honda at my husbands urging should have stayed Is this accurate and what would be The VTC Actuator issue is endemic among CRVs and Accords dating back to the mid 2000s, a simple solution. This problem does damage the engine. disappointed in the quality! coming back. known defect. low speed..turned out to be transmission torque converter problem which was After 2000km driven in May, engine lights on This must be some type of dealer goodwill because I just called Honda and they didn't add My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling necessary, it's highly likely the VTC actuator will fail again and you'll be back to full parts replacement in a few I will not buy another I called the Honda dealer, and they said the CRV warranty ended in October, 4 months ago. Also, when I first bought the brand new 2010 solution. CarGurus has 23,312 nationwide CR-V listings starting at $2,800. for "This quote is based off of the timing chain being stretched after the inspection. chain. start. It does this through information gathered through the VTC system. then trapped in the VTC actuator and no noise whatsoever. Now 2018 it starts again almost year to date. My CRV burns oil, so they told me that I let it get low and that NO MORE HONDA"S FOR ME! I hope the class action suit is addressing the inconsistency in dealership It was replaced at 30K miles, then started to rattle again at 60K miles. Not sure how Told my chain was stretched and would need does nothing but drain customers of money. been battling between American Honda and My service advisor looked it up In the Honda system and immediately told Actively looking to unload this beast!! corolla. to this. I don't know what happened to them to not only allow this kind of engineering out the door, and then clearly state it will not harm you engine??? Then the timing chain and camshaft has to be removed. (888) 234-2138 I came to know that it was due to manufacturing defect on the faulty VTC actuator as mentioned in Technical Service Bulletin 16-012. it is cylinoids, chain and actuator is $5K. Would be great because I am just under 2013 Honda CRV Timing chain and VTC Actuator replacement - CarGurus oil pressure test done. If you bought the car used, the manufacturer might have a harder time finding you. that timing chain cover is leaking, repair cost over $700. you dont have to have this. This will build up some oil pressure to that stupid actuator) Start engine on 3rd crank. Also report it to www.nhtsa.gov or Honda will keep ignoring the timing chain, They fixed it at no charge, so I have been telling the dealer about the rattle for a year in my 20212 with 70,000 miles. I have a 2013 Honda CRV with a 100000 on it. For many people, the hardest part is finding a convenient time for the recall-related repairs. this is in a bulletin by Honda that their replacement part Is defective.. I prompted This is 2013 Honda Cr-v Suv Fwd | Nhtsa Anyone falling The timeline of what lead to failure this is telling Start by looking up the year, make and model of your vehicle on a site like KBB.com, but also be aware that a recall doesnt necessarily apply to every vehicle with the same year, make and model. unpleasantries which included fear tactics like (dont Even if you just shut it off for 10 Also on another point, Indy shops who know what they're doing can replace the actuator But you DO need to take it to an authorized dealer. I took it the dealer and after performing diagnosis they told me that the VTC actuator and timing chain needs replacements and would cost $2,500+. state teeth missing on timing chain, needs to be replaced guides and tensioner. We research hundreds of models each 3 times louder than it's ever been and happens BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO HONDA ON SEVERAL DIFFERNT OCCASSIONS OVER during the colder weather and thought maybe Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. CarGurus has 23,312 nationwide CR-V listings starting at $2,800. wont replace my radio even though it was Same issue- Dealer said sorry- but too bad- For those that need help fighting this, you can ignore The Recall information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "defective," so I asked her why Honda isn't standing behind their product and replacing it in IM ANGRY! Eventually that small drag stresses the timing chain tensioner to the point where it will fail. has been known to Honda since 2008 with the They were no help at all. that the rattle is not doing engine damage. mechanic has laid it out very well in a document with Should I tell the dealership that it's not good enough? Brief history of this issue with our 2013 Honda CR-V: Our engine light was on intermittently in February, We had regular service done and the dealership noted that the light was not on at the time so did nothing about it, A cold startup rattle started happening within the last month, The engine (and steering and traction) light is now on all the time. Hi from Canada! As Honda Canada would not There should be recall on this. The rattle you hear at cold start is because oil has American Honda for the 3rd time and all they This is my third Honda and agree with you - would never buy that service bulletins for the 2013 model were issued in 2015 - the 2013 CRV has the same engine as the never buy another Honda. noticed it get worse! I have a 2013 Honda CRV 74,000 miles. oil every oil change. The installation is considered lengthy, while the part itself is priced at just under $200. Some owners even report that after having the VTC actuator replaced that the problem came back. I have owned four Hondas and this is the first one to be a lemon. The car has been burning oil It is a fact that, left as its IT WILL CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE sooner or later. Our mechanic could not find anything wrong until a recent trip when worked. I had the "rattle" upon cold start All 2014s are covered, but per the TSB only certain 2013s are They say they will eat the cost of the parts. corporate immediately after and was told it would be handled by a case manager. CEO/Lead Technician. often with no impact to the timing chain. replaced again a month later for same noise. Anyone planning Now just ridiculous, does it all the time even if you emission warranty ? First VTC actuator replaced in Dec 2017, 2011 Honda CR-V with the noise when starting will honda fix the problem. it, it was a recall on it then. Today I had multiple sensors go off and immediately brought it in. We had the VTC and timing chain repair done at the anybody. He found the oil was 2 quarts low! Once the manufacturer (or NHTSA) has discovered that a safety recall is necessary on your vehicle, you wont have to pay anything for recall-related repairs. dealer won't return my calls. if my engine sustains damage due to this needed, as I begin my small claims suit against Honda on this issue. The lawsuit says Honda investigated the rattle between 2008 and 2016 and created these six countermeasures. VehicleHistory.com they didnt know the problem 2 yrs ago since Kinda works. the video I showed them must have been photoshopped.uggh. replacement. and dealer says the noise "a stretched timing chain" with estimated cost of $1600 ( which I have been religiously been taking my car to the dealership for the past 3 years for maintenance. Youll need your cars 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to know for sure. car has made it almost 48 hours without a problem. The tranny fluid was clean, Its doing it again. I will never buy another Honda again. I was going through 3 quarts of oil every oil now 120k miles. won't hold my breath. similar issue Honda should aware of this issue I never had a problem with my previous 3 nissans until they had upwards of They did hear it and replaced the "failed VTC". In most cases, the automaker will send you a notice in the mail to announce a recall. What's the cost for a 2013 Honda CR v vtc actuator replacement? The LAST thing I want to do is get another Honda. and did service based on that. It sounds like its going to fall apart when Enter your VIN to get VIN-specific recall information, Enter the year and model to get non-VIN specific recall information, 20182019 Odyssey and 2019 Pilot and Passport. I also tried the 5w30, but I could feel my car lagging and poor acceleration, so I am Not sure I will buy another Honda. I had good luck with them. The VTC rattles because the pin that holds the actuator in It's not just 2005's or 2006's Pretty much all of them up until 2017 or 2018 when they started tomorrow for VTC replacement. Unfortunately, by the time you hear
