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
I bought my crv in oct 2013. For the second winter the continues to be a loud grinding noise on first start of the day. It must be in the 20s or lower for the noise. This winter i had the dealer verify the problem. Said it's the vtc actuator and honda is working on it. Dealer agrees it is a defeat, but honda has no fix in place. Apparently replacing the vtc actuator will not fix the problem. Honda has been aware of…
ODI 10837351
Engine
Cold weather startup, grinding noise for a few seconds.
ODI 10824148
Engine
While slowing down to make a left turn, i removed my foot from the gas and then my foot when back on the gas, but there was no power. I took my foot off the gas and then back on to recover. This has happened a number of times and have come close to two accidents from oncoming cars. The answer i get from my dealer is that they have no record of this problem, and suggested turning the traction control off. I did this…
ODI 10807736
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Tpms tpms system would come on when i drove for more than an hour. But only when i drove for over an hour on the highway. When i checked the tire pressure there would be nothing wrong. Finally i asked a mechanic and he recalibrated/rebooted the system and it has not come on since. Engine grinding when i start the car up after it being in the cold overnight there is an initial grinding sound.
ODI 10789165
Engine
When starting the car, especially after it sitting for a while, it will make a ratcheting sound after starting. I called the dealer where purchased from and was told it was a vtc actuator problem that there is no fix for. Was told they are working on it and would have a fix in february.
ODI 10817445
Engine
Took vehicle to get b1 service at honda dealer. Was notified that oil seepage was visible in the engine area. The vehicle was not repaired, service notes state will inspect at next service. The car has 19,245 miles.
ODI 10786357
Engine
On cold mornings, the car starts with a grinding noise from the engine for about a second or two.
ODI 10852747
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
It started about 1yr after getting this crv, upon cranking making a grinding noise i took to shop several times they did they couldn't find anything wrong, now here lately i've had to boost of my crv several times, do i took to shop to check battery which is fine, i don't have time nor money to keep going to shop to not have anything done. I desperatly am afraid to go anywhere other than work in fear it wont crank.…
ODI 11080837
Engine
When doing the first oil change, there were significant oil leak around timing chain cover.
ODI 10716281
Engine
Engine has a cold start rattle, honda says it is the vtc actuator. Honda has changed it once and it still makes the noise. Honda says that are working on a fix, but it looks like they have working on it since 2012.
ODI 10795269
Engine
The car engine cranks up like its already engaged even after sitting overnight or for a long period of time. I told the car dealer about it and he said the manufacturing knows, but was early last year. It's happening more often now. The vehicle is always parked, either at home or work on a flat surface. ( parking lot or driveway)
ODI 10859845
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Have a problem with the grinding noise when started sometimes. Also have a problem with the driver's side window rubbing at times when it is raised or lowered. Wish the hood release was better located and marked.
ODI 10854117
Engine · Unknown Or Other
More than 5 times when starting the crv, from a cold start and 2 warm starts, i get a harsh grinding 'metal-on-metal' sound from the front right of the engine. This is happening also with warms starts (2x this week). Called honda dealer , rochester ny where car was purchased new 6 months ago. Spoke to a senior service advisor and told me out right this is a know problem/defect (his words) and honda is well aware of…
ODI 10691255
Engine
Every morning with temperatures under 20 deg f, there is a grinding noise upon start up, noise varies in duration between 1-2 seconds.
ODI 10690759
Engine
Grinding sound at start up on cold mornings,probably faulty vtc actuator which honda will or cannot fix. This grinding has to be doing some kind of damage that will be more serious later to my vehicle.
ODI 10822511
Engine
When you cold start the car it makes a grinding noise. Have taken it in to the dealer three times and they can never duplicate the noise. I take it home and it does it again the next day each time. I recorded the noise and took it to the dealer. They originally told me that they didn't know what it was. The third time i took it in they claimed honda america was aware of the problem and were working on it. After…
ODI 10694991
Engine
Bought 2014 honda crv the engine start making the grinding noise on start up in cold weather. Brought it into the dealer and they said that it is know issue and honda is working on it. Funny thing is i know other people who own the same model of crvs and they have no engine grind on start up. This is common in 2012-12014 and they have not had any issues. From what i read it sounds like honda has been working on this…
ODI 10860268
Engine
On cold days i hear grinding noise when i start my car, few second noise then its fine. I noticed it started in december when the cold weather hits texas. It does not happen daily only on cold days as car sits in driveway. Some days it will be cold and it will be fine and other days another cold day and it will happen for a few seconds. My car has slightly over 8000 miles. I find this too soon to have any issues. I…
ODI 10676638
Electrical System · Engine
During cold winter months there is a grinding noise for about 2 seconds when first starting the vehicle, even in garage. Taking to honda dealer this week. Looking at all similar complaints online, i am not expecting much to be done. Seems honda is aware of this problem on crvs but can't diagnose???????!!!! *tr
ODI 10680372
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. When the vehicle was cold started, the contact heard an intense grinding noise coming from the engine. The noise only lasted for a few seconds, but the contact was concerned of engine damage. The contact researched the internet and found forums regarding the failure. The contact spoke with o'donnell honda (8620 baltimore national pike, ellicott city, md 21043, [redacted])…
ODI 11172725
Engine
Grinding/sqeeking engine noise during initial startup on mostly cold days.
ODI 10854236
Engine
Every day when it is really cold outside and the temperatures are 20 below or so, there is a grinding noise when i start the car up. It only happens when it is really cold outside. Don't actually know where it is coming from under the hood. It only last about a second or two.
ODI 10690867
Engine
My new 2014 honda cr-v is garaged in nw ohio. On cold december mornings where garage is cooler than 40 degrees, a grinding sound is heard at start up. It lasts 1-2 seconds. Not every time but at most starts. This happened until april.
ODI 10725392
Engine
When starting the car, especially after it sitting for a while, it will make a ratcheting sound after starting. I called the dealer where purchased from and was told it was a vtc actuator problem that there is no fix for. Was told they are working on it and would have a fix in february. Looked up this problem online and saw this has been a problem with honda's since 2008 along with numerous videos of the same sound.
ODI 10808831
Engine
During cold winter months in michigan, there is a grinding noise for about 2 seconds when first starting the vehicle. Took it to honda dealer and they contacted american honda who told them that this was a "normal problem" with cr-vs apparently due to the oil pump not functioning properly. American honda was contacted and was told that they are aware of this problem but have not indicated any solution. *tr
ODI 10678980