Engine Noise problems of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Two problems related to engine noise have been reported for the 2012 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2012 CR-V.

1 Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2015

Grinding/rattling engine noise on first start-up only. Appears to be the vtc actuator problem. Happens only in cold weather. Almost bought a Toyota rav4 instead. Maybe I should have bought the Toyota?.

2 Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2015

When I "cold" start my car (mornings, after 6 hours of nonuse) there is a loud grinding/screeching noise that lasts a few seconds (https://. . Read more...




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