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.
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My elderly mother died in a fire in her 2014 honda cr-v. There were no witnesses to the origin of the fire. The car was first seen when fully engulfed by flame, 10 to 20 minutes after my mother was seen getting into her car. Unknown if she let it idle before driving. She drove about 1200 feet. Her car was found in wet ivy at the side of the road. Her key was in her hand, and she was leaning towards the passenger…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 death
ODI 10836887
Engine
I live in minnesota where the temperature gets extremely cold. I noticed my engine was making a loud audible grinding noise for about 2 seconds during cold weather start ups. I see more than one write up on this concerning this exact noise. I brought the vehicle to a honda dealer who told me the noise is: "normal but not normal". He said honda is aware of the problem but is not doing anything about it. It is…
ODI 10681770
Engine
On 3 or 4 occasions, when it is cold, that when the car is first started, the engine makes a grinding noise. It only lasts for a second or two and when i restart the car, it doesn't reoccur. It also doesn't happen every time that it is cold. I was going to mention it the next time we took the car in for service. I've read that other owners have experienced the same problem and i share their concern that this could…
ODI 10690734
Engine
During cold weather (winter) when vehicle is started first time in the morning there is a one time grinding noise. This is the 2nd honda crv that we own that makes this same noise. When i perform a google search i find similar complaints from many honda crv owners from multiple years of manufacture of the honda crv. The dealer has indicated that this noise issue is caused by the variable timing control valve (vtc)…
ODI 10659514
Engine
I get a harsh grinding 'metal-on-metal' sound from the cam/timing chain, top of the engine when temps below 40 degrees. Visited with the dealer i purchased at, didn't even start a work ticket when i told him what it was doing. Stated it was the vtc actuator problem ,they all have it, replacing the part won't fix it, just have to live with it. Went to 2nd dealer, said same thing but started a work ticket. Gave me a…
ODI 10693136
Engine
My vehicle makes a terrible sound under the hood upon starting when it is cold. I researched it online and discovered it is the vtc actuator valve (most likely). Took it to dealership, let it overnight so they would hear it after setting. They claim no noise upon starting it. I am concerned at some point engine parts are being damaged. The noise began within 2 months of ownership. Went to another honda dealer, they…
ODI 10817267
Engine
When starting first thing in the morning on very cold days, there is a grinding noise for a second or two. Happens also if it is sitting outside for several hours in cold weather. I see other complaints about this and am taking it to dealership to see whether it can be fixed. My car only has 6,500 miles on it and should not be having issues like this. This is happening on my second cr-v as well which has about 9,000…
ODI 10671759
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Apply brakes for normal stop, ease off throttle pedal. When road is clear, release brakes, apply pressure to throttle pedal. No response. Add pressure - no response. Add more pressure and full speed ahead. *tr the sudden acceleration puts you hard against the seat, with sudden reaction needed to avoid an accident with the car ahead of you going the same way. Entering a freeway could be fun!!! This is a frequent…
ODI 10650144
Electrical System · Engine
First thing in the morning on cold days, sometimes a grinding sound occurs when starting the engine that lasts about a second. It doesn't happen every cold morning, but it happens fairly regularly on cold mornings. I see that many people have complained about this problem and honda has not developed a solution. This problem needs to be fixed to ensure no damage is occurring to the engine. *tr
ODI 10690174
Engine
Grinding noise lasting a few seconds during ignition start up after car has been sitting overnight. Began when car was 6 months old. Happens almost daily when temps are below 60
ODI 10854563
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car hesitates randomly from dead stop. Starts off at about 2 mph and does not accelerate until 5 to 10 seconds even though you are pressing on gas pedal. Honda has no explanation for the random occurrence. This has happened to me at least 20 times. Does not show up on computer diagnostics. Replaced 2014 cr-v after 10 weeks with 2015 cr-v. 2015 model has different issues. No more hondas!!! Took a big financial hit on…
ODI 10661194
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
This has happened on numerous occasions. After stopping for a red light, nothing happens for several seconds when trying to accelerate,then car jumps forward. I have come close to rear ending the car in front of me several times. Am going to my dealer tomorrow. I have seen a number of similar complaints on the internet,so its not my imagination. *tr
ODI 10691261
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The engine does not respond (intermittently) to the throttle. This makes for a very dicey situation when turning across oncoming traffic or accelerating from a full stop, e.g., a traffic signal. To overcome the problem, you have to quickly let up on the accelerator pedal and just as quickly apply pressure to the pedal to get the engine to respond. During these episodes the engine is just idling. I took the car to a…
ODI 10678325
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle hesitates when accelerating from stop. This has happened several times when pulling into or across traffic. The hesitation is momentary but could be very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10648489
Engine
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;…
ODI 10672538
Engine · Power Train
1. 2014 power train -rear passenger wheel jumping/skipping on acceleration. Dealer brought a loaner,took car and replaced rear differential..seems ok since....had 2013 crv w/front passenger side axle jumping ..traded back after 9 months 2. 2014 engine- grinding sound on start up. Recorded sound on video and mechanic identified as vtc actuator but said honda has no fix. Said no harm will occur w/repetition...had 2013…
ODI 10671432
Engine
There is a grinding noise/sound at cold start. Vehicle is garaged but during the colder weather months, the starter has a terrible grinding sound. This occurred with only about 1200 miles put on the car. It was purchased new in mid-december, 2013 (2014 model) and the grinding sound first occurred in late february, 2014. Waited a few more months and then contacted local honda dealership to bring in the car to have…
ODI 10723387
Engine · Power Train
There seems to be a low speed stall. I've reported to the dealer but they claim its a gearing problem. When you are at a stop or making a low speed turn the gas pedal doesn't engage in order for the car to move. This could be dangerous in that you may be in harms way with no way of getting out of the situation. I did take my vehicle into the dealer after i first experienced the problem but they have no recalls or…
ODI 10730714
Engine
Grinding sound at engine start up in cold weather. It happens every winter.
ODI 10824028
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Wheels
I will always read this sight before buying another car. I have had crv 2014 18 months and began problems after 2 weeks. Tpms light keeps coming on every few weeks. Low beam lights are bad and high beams are ridiculously too far ahead and can't see right in front of you. The head rest leans so far forward its uncomfortable and awkward. My engine makes a terrible grinding sound when starting the car. After reading…
ODI 10717759
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I bought at 2014 crv end of sept/oct of 2013. Upon the first snow fall i drove the vehicle and had immediate problems. The car was not getting any traction, it was sliding around going down hills and upon trying to drive up hills it would stop without even trying to go up. It would stop and wheels would spin, the rear end spun to the side and i could not get anywhere. The amber awd lights came on and flashed,…
ODI 10561123
Engine · Seat Belts · Wheels
Happened a few weeks after vehicle purchase, tire pressure warning light would come on all of a sudden. I reset it per the owners manual and would happen a few more times and have been fine until the most recent basic service at honda of serramonte. Light came on again and i reset it, so far it's been fine. Happened early this year, a grinding noise could be heard almost every morning while starting the car. Does…
ODI 10726728