2014 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- 122
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 122 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- grinding noise · 30 records
- cold start · 20 records
- grinding sound · 18 records
- timing chain · 12 records
- during cold · 11 records
- cold weather · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 64 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Driving slowly in heavy traffic on i-95 in phila car stalled and was restarted, but battery light stayed on. Engine temperature indicator was normal. After 15 minutes of additional slow driving car started smoking under the hood. Soon after pulling over to shoulder, flames started in the engine compartment and a short time later the entire car was engulfed in flames. 911 was called, police and fire truck came. Car…
Fire reported
ODI 11097613
Engine
ENGINE SPUTTERS WHEN GOING INTO 2ND GEAR.
ODI 11102611
Engine · Power Train
Variable timing control (vtc) actuator failed as described in honda tsb 16-012. Informed by honda dealer that failure would result in catastrophic engine failure if not repaired. Honda refused to cover repair.
ODI 11132753
Engine
I want to ask you to investigate a problem that has honda with the vtc actuator (variable temporal control) which lead to a rattle noise when start in cool weather and most of the mechanics know about it. The vehicle was stationary and present the fail when started in cold conditions. On their dealer own words: the vtc is worn out causing the rattle sound and chain is stretched. The tensioner crack seal needs to be…
ODI 11182655
Engine
VTC ACTUATOR IS FAULTY. JUST OVER 65000 MILES.
ODI 11081158
Engine
Grinding sound from engine during cold start. Grinding sound last a few seconds when engine is cold.
ODI 11076209
Engine · Power Train
I purchased my used certified 2014 honda cr-v ex-l 11/2016 and the car seemed to running smooth and very quite. I took it in for the first service call the car didn't run the same, i even when back a few days after the car was serviced. Since the if i make a sudden stop the car stops and i finally hear the transmission catching up and this cause the car to jerk back in the sitting position. If i am going about to go…
ODI 11075554
Engine
The driver side vents blow cold air when the heat is on. The passenger side vents blow hot air. The heater core was clogged by mineral build up.
ODI 11161064
Engine
Engine metal rattling noise on cold start up. Very disturbing. Engine has a rough start as result.
ODI 11074647
Engine
Rattling noise for 1 to 3 seconds when starting the vehicle at temperatures around 35 degrees f. This occurs randomly since purchase. Have talked with dealer with no resolution.
ODI 11064271
Engine
On cold start, the engine grinds for about 2 seconds. I bought the vehicle new and this has happened periodically since. Dealer service shop usually cannot replicate it because it only happens on cold start after sitting overnight. Finally got them to replicate the noise in january 2016 and diagnosed as a vtc actuator problem. Apparently a very well known problem and "they fix these all the time, known issue". A…
ODI 11065218
Engine
Rattling noise for 1 or 2 seconds when starting the vehicle at temperatures around 35 degrees f.
ODI 11057647
Engine
As the temperatures drop, my car makes a horrible grinding noise as though something is seizing in the engine whenever i start the car when the engine is cold. The noise only lasts a few seconds, after which the car runs perfectly fine. The problem tends to occur whenever i start the car after it has been sitting unused for hours in cold weather. This appears to be a common issue with hondas and should be addressed…
ODI 11056634
Engine
Grinding sound for 1-2 seconds after the engine starts especially during cold start. When i googled it, same sound that affecting vtc actuator.
ODI 11162187
Engine
Engine makes a grinding sound upon start up on cold mornings for a few seconds while parked. This has been a problem since i purchased car. Have taken to dealer numerous times, but they cannot tell me what the problem is. Numerous complaints from owners about the vtc actuator, but this was never mentioned to me. Concerned this will lead to problems if not addressed.
ODI 11054687
Engine
Vtc actuator grinds on start up ..recurring on first start up... I see dozens of people complaining about this why not a recall
ODI 11053383
Engine
On cold start engine makes loud grinding sound. Vehicle was purchased in january 2016 and has continuously done this on cold mornings
ODI 11052815
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Honda crv 2014 noice in the engine when i'm driving the car and is annoying very bad . Night light is not working correctly the light is not bright an accident can happen ac a gas smell is coming from inside the ac
ODI 11066029
Engine
Upon starting car in the morning, car is stationary, with temperatures below freezing, the engine makes a grinding noise, if only for a few seconds.
ODI 11048455
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The failure was first noticed during an oil change and there was hardly any oil in the oil pan. The vehicle was taken to kelly honda (540 lynnway, lynn, ma 01905, [redacted]) and they stated that the vehicle normally consumed that amount of oil. The contact had to take the vehicle back to the dealer…
ODI 11192452
Engine
Loud grinding sound when starting the car in the garage. This has happened in the past on cold days but temperature today was in the 50s. I am concerned about damage from this as the days here in wisconsin are only going to get colder. I am keeping a running list of occurrences and documenting dates and temperatures.
ODI 11039802
Engine · Unknown Or Other
At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This only occurs on the first start of the day. I would like to note dot honda service bulletin sb-10[redacted] has not been updated since october 6,2012 and therefor only covers honda cr-v's up until 2012. This issue is easily found on honda forums such as hondaproblems.com and multiple times here:…
ODI 11051257
Engine
Heater not blowing hot air. Honda anti-freeze seems to be dissolving radiator
ODI 11114626
Engine
Engine makes grinding noise at start in cold or from sitting. Have been told it's vtc valve but has no fix. Car is cpo with 32,000 miles. Still under warranty.
ODI 11246038
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car has a loud rattle or grinding sound on a cold startup. Last a couple of seconds then goes away. Has done this for 3 years, since i got it.
ODI 11022148