Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems of the 2011 Honda Accord

My engine makes a loud rattling sound for 2-3 seconds after a cold start-up, especially after the car sat overnight. After 2-3 seconds, the sound goes away. According to Honda TSB, the vtc actuator is faulty and needs to be replaced to resolve the problem. If left untreated, the timing chain can be stretched which leads to reduced fuel economy and possibly other engine problems. Up to the time of this complaint, Honda has not yet issued any recall for this problem. My Honda dealer quoted me $680 to replace the vtc actuator. My vehicle's warranty has expired so if I want to have it replaced, I will have to pay out of pocket. I really love my Accord. I don't understand why a big auto manufacturer like Honda hasn't done anything, given this is a common problem which happens to many vehicles already.

Variable valve timing actuator went out and had to be replaced. This was recalled on earlier models. I've seen lots of forums where people with 2010's and 2011's still having this problem. We learned about the problem by researching what the rattling sound could be when we start the car from these forums. The oil light started coming on and the car was losing oil. It started rattling even while driving it or idling at a light. The auto mechanic verified it and we had to pay $900 to have it fixed. If this problem wasn't resolved as Honda says it was then we shouldn't be out the cost to fix it.

I just bought a 2011 Accord with 2. 4l engine and I notice in the mornings on cold start, my engine makes loud rattle noise for few sec. I did research and lots of people having the same engines. It turn out to be engine timing vtc actuator defected. Honda issued service bulletin for this but refusing to replace this part. This issue should be recall. It cost between 700-900 dollars to replace it. Im about to pay this out of my pocket for something that should be recalled from Honda. Please do something about this issue. Its all over internet people complaining about this. Its happening on most 2. 4l engines.

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 20 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made a whining noise. The failure occurred each time the vehicle was due for an oil change. The noise stopped when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was low on oil, which caused the timing chain to slip. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer advised the contact to have an oil consumption test completed. The oil consumption test had not been completed. The approximate failure mileage was 108,600.