Ten problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2014 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2014 CR-V.
Engine makes a rattling noise when accelerating. Every single time the accelerator is being pushed, I hear a rattle. I am just coming back from the local mechanic who told me that this could be something related to engine and is going to cost 2000 or more and just did a oil treatment to the engine just to see if that would help before doing an open heart surgery(messing with engine). I hope Honda comes back and fixes this problem as it is so common with so many of their 2014 Honda crvs.
Purchased vehicle from my mother-in-law. She had noticed the rattling sound but her mechanic said his did the same thing and not to worry about it. We immediately noticed that vehicle grinds on cold startup. Is starting to rattle a little on acceleration. Called my Honda dealer, told me it would be $1000 to replace the vtc actuator. He also said that it would eventually happen again, and that it doesn't harm the engine so we shouldn't worry about it. Researching online uncovered a service bulletin (09-010) for crv's up through 2013, but not covering 2014. Honda is not solving their engineering problem and are making the consumer pay for it.
Vehicle began making a rattling noise upon cold starts. Took to the dealer and was told the car needed a vtc actuator for a cost in excess of $1,000. A quick google search described wide spread issues with this part and that it is a recurring issue and could damage timing chain for costs in excess of $5k. Honda serv bulletin 16-012 describes issues but Honda does not cover under engine warranty. Very costly defect for a make of car that has had a good reputation.
My 2014 Honda crv just crossed 87,000 miles, started with engine rattling noise during cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction lights turned on on the dashboard. I took it mechanic and after performing diagnosis they told me that the vtc actuator and timing chain needs replacements. I came to know that it was due to manufacturing defect on the faulty vtc actuator as mentioned in technical service bulletin 16-012. . Read more...
When I start my 2014 Honda crv in the morning in idle and until I hit over 15 mph it makes a rattle noise, but more of a knocking under the valve cover area. We have done the oil changes every time the on-board oil life reminder tells me. During the winter, I take it to Honda during the summer my husband and I choose to change it. The noise has become considerably worse so we went online to review. All associations with the problem point to the vtc actuator and timing change. After calling to make an appt at the dealer and explain my problem I hear the cost to fix it referring to the service bulletin 16-102. It was well over $2000. The issue before I pay that to fix it is that all of the people I read in the online community state it is a temporary fix and the problem comes right back. Some have had the vtc changed four times. That would cost me $8000, a beautiful chunk of change to put down on a new car. Not a Honda. Just like the airbag issue with my 2004 Honda crv, they had to replace the replacement until they got it right. I urge you to please notify Honda of all our complaints (I uploaded a community forum) I can not afford to keep chasing down this defective part. My 2007 Honda prelude has over 300k and is a daily driver with a niece. My 2014 and 2016 Honda crv are happy every driver. Snow beats if you may. I wanted a newer car with newer features, but what I got was an expensive defective Honda. I paid $15000 two years ago, and it is now just under 100,000 miles. There used to be a saying, you could drive a Honda to the point of the body falling off, but the engine would keep going. Not only is my vtc a sore spot to fix. It is now using oil between oil changes due to a defective vtc. So I will change it once and if it continues. I will be back with another urge for justice.
Rattling noise for 1 to 3 seconds when starting the vehicle this occurs randomly since purchase. Have talked with dealer with they say its starter ($863 not under warranty. If I turn key and let sit for a few minutes and then start the engine - no metal noise. Contact America Honda - no call or communication yet.
Engine metal rattling noise on cold start up. Very disturbing. Engine has a rough start as result.
Engine rattle noise upon cold start.
Cold weather engine starts with rattle sound vtc actuator issue.
September 2014, 2014 Honda crv with ~6k miles started making a loud rattling noise upon first turning ignition switch over. It continued randomly upon starting for only 1-2 seconds & stops. As the weather got colder, it happened more often. Took my car to the dealer on 10/15/14 & made them keep the car overnight to replicate problem. Problem was duplicated & determined to be variable timing control (vtc) actuator; car was under warranty & fixed. December 2014 w/ ~13k miles same issue resurfaced. Contacted dealership 01/14/15, had them pull up 10/15/14 repair work to reference stated same issue is going on. I was told, ". . . You will need to speak w/ our service manager xxxx as the mfg'r is aware this is a problem w/ thousands of cars like yours & they are choosing to not do any further repair work for this problem bc it will continue to happen if repaired & they don't know how to fix it. . . ". I was then transferred to service mgr & left voicemail. 01/14/15 no response from svc mgr, to speak w/ him again; this time I was not allowed to leave a voicemail & svc tech took my info & said she would put it on a post-it note on xxxx's computer to have him give me a call back. This is a known problem w/ Honda's going back to 2008 inclusive of TSB published doc's which dealers dismiss unless consumers brings them up, of which dealers play dumb to not knowing what the car owners are talking about. The problem is not fixable, only temporarily derailed until repair becomes necessary again. The mfg'r is forebidden to fix the car until they work on a suitable 'counter' measure. Faulty vtc actualtor affects engine timing, fuel efficiency, electrical, mechanical, and batter life of vehicle, potential causing electrical fires which can be deadly. .