{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11746350,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/19/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"06/24/2026","vin":"2HKRM4H58DH","components":"POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"While our 2013 Honda CR\u2011V was still drivable, we began experiencing a brief but loud rattle or grinding noise at cold start, especially after the vehicle had been sitting. Several years ago the dealer replaced the Variable Timing Control (VTC) actuator because of this cold\u2011start rattle. After a period without noise, the cold\u2011start rattle returned and became frequent, along with concerns about abnormal oil consumption. We reported these symptoms repeatedly during routine service visits.  In March 2026, the CR\u2011V was brought to the Honda dealer for a routine oil change. The vehicle arrived running normally. After the service, the dealer advised that the vehicle would no longer start and was undriveable. Their diagnosis was a failed VTC actuator, a stretched/jumped timing chain, and internal engine damage requiring timing\u2011system repair, cylinder head/valve work, and possibly pistons and rings due to oil\u2011consumption\u2011related wear.  The failure occurred without any warning lights or messages immediately prior to the event. The only prior symptom was the recurring cold\u2011start rattle that had been present for years and was previously addressed once by replacing the VTC actuator. The dealer has confirmed the failure and provided written estimates; the vehicle remains disabled.  This pattern\u2014cold\u2011start rattle, VTC actuator failure, timing\u2011chain stretch/jump, and internal engine damage\u2014appears consistent with a known defect in the VTC actuator/timing system on this generation of Honda CR\u2011V. If the timing\u2011chain failure had occurred at highway speed rather than while the vehicle was at the dealer, it could have caused sudden loss of power and increased the risk of a crash.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2013","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"CR-V","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]}]}