| Issue ID | 1648777 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11315475 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/07/18 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At about 40k miles i started getting a grinding/rattling noise on some cold starts. Took it to the dealer but they could not replicate it. A year later i research the issue myself and find out its the extremely common vtc actuator noise. I contact honda of america who tells me to have the dealer take a look at it. Again they cant replicate it. Im now at 65k miles and out of my warranty range, sound is on every start after car has been off for at least half hour. Its loud enough to scare pedestrians walking past when i start it in public places (very embarrassing). Honda bulletin says "all" 2014 have a "defective" vtc actuator posted in a 2016 bulletin. Why did they not replace mine when i made the complaint. Seen reports of this causing wear to the timing chain and a few thousand dollars worth of repairs. Needs to be a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2HKRM4H55EHXXXXXX |
| 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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