| Issue ID | 1233553 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10786510 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 09/12/14 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased my 2012 crv in april 2012 brand new and since the winter of 2013 i started noticing crackling/rattling noise when the temperature drops. I contacted curry honda and was given the run around. Finally in november 2014 when the temperatures started dropping again i wasn't taking no for an answer. I brought it in i was told the noise had to be duplicated in order to figure out what the problem was. Needless to say i left that afternoon not knowing what the issue was. I started doing my own research and found blogs and youtube videos of other 2012 crv's with the same issue. I contacted american honda and was given a case number. I brought the vehicle back to curry honda on 12/9/2014 and was called by the service advisor on 12/10 that the issue was the vtc actuator sb-09-010. The part was replaced. I continued to hear the noise and was advise by my case manager to bring it back to the dealer. On 1/6/15 i dropped the vehicle off and was called on 1/7/15 that again the issue is vtc actuator but that part has to be remanufactured which the engineers are aware but no part yet. The case was closed with no resolution no compensation. I contacted the dealer's customer service rep tasha davis by email on 10/27/15 since the vehicle at start up this morning made the same exact noise. I contacted by tasha and was told there's no answer and i should reopen the case with american honda. I called them this afternoon and was told by the rep that there's no answer no solution nor is honda compensating its customers. This is very disappointing and frustrating. I'm still making payments on this vehicle. I was told corey is the dealers american honda rep but after numerous attempts on trying to get in contact with him, i haven't spoken to him yet. When i purchased the crv i thought i was getting a brand new good working car but what i got was a new car with a faulty engine part. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORCROSS, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5J6RM3H76CLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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