Repairs are going to cost thousands of dollars. Please include me on the list. We took our Honda in a few weeks ago due to a check engine light and moderate misfiring. #1. COUNT ME IN! Hard agree with this. Found this site doing a search on oil consumption. then you have blow by.. they can do all the consumption test that they want, But that wont change the fact that the engine need pistons or valve guides.. Soy duea de un Honda accord 2009 y gasta mucho aceite le pongo como dos botes cada mes que puedo haser. Variable Cylinder Management System Information Honda produced the 2 minute video above that explains how the VCM operates. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. Ive always used the Honda oil in the car..I seem to be getting the run around from my Honda dealer..any suggestions on what I can do? If you think your car may be suffering from this Honda defect, BEWARE, when you bring it in for diagnosis and repair. i would like info on this settlement as well. WOW!! Car is currently at the dealership. Please help !!! Said 1 quart for 1000 miles is acceptable. Oil life says 60% but my oil light flashed on. Lots of squeaks and rattles, but nothing breaks. Burns a quart every 750 or so miles. I understand the class action suite excluded 4 cylinders. The spark plugs cost $22 a piece making the repair cost of my 6 cylinder over $300. I'm now getting aggravated and feel like Honda is trying to get of repairing the $3,000 job. I also have a friend that just returned / traded there 2011 Accord after i told them not to even think of a used one , and right away they had problems so they complained enough that they worked a deal and into a 2013 Contour which i dont have faith in either. CAC, SIGMA, CR. to the Honda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Settlement on October 9, 2013. Is there a class action on this problem? 2 days ago, while driving on the highway coming home from a weekend trip, the check engine light started flashing. The repair is complete and appears to be covered under the warrenty but we are out over $2K including airfare for me to return home, my wifes hotel bill, a rent car for sveral days and a lousy vacation in Florida! The service guy told me that they need to replace the engine but I will fall under an extended warranty. I have a 2008 v6 accord and have the engine burning oil problem. High engine oil consumption. See TSBs and recalls for the Honda Accord. I own a 2008 Accord V6 EX. We are all having the same issues regardless of engine type. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. I have a 2014 Honda Accord Sport and I am currently having this same issue. It was suggested I needed new plugs, at less than 75,000 miles! The car is also consuming over a quart of oil, each 3k miles. We don't sell/share your email. They did a diagnostic test and showed misfires on the engine. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please note: Top Class Actions is not a settlement This problem may be covered under warranty. And then, around 2010, the issue of excessive oil consumption reared its ugly head in the Honda stable. My 2009 Honda Accord EX-L started burning oil around the 30,000 mark and making a clacking noise on start-up. I looked under the hood and the one thing I did not check was the oil because I gave Honda the benefit of the doubt on something so stupid and petty. and it has consumed oil since new. Not a very happy Honda owner anymore. I had several oil consumption tests done at dealerships to be approved under the extended warranty and every time the dealership would overfill my oil during the test. I have been experiencing excessive oil consumption since September of last year, when my car was around 49,000 miles. I also have complain against NJ DCH Honda service center that they did not talk or explain about this problem with me and tried to hide by providing some workaround - this is totally unacceptable and non-professional. Despite this knowledge, Honda refused to take action to fix the problem, the plaintiffs said. Tengo un Accord 2009, quisiera que me incluyan. I bought this 2010 Honda Accord EX V6 used in March of 2015. I suspect they were adding oil to the engine each time so they wouldn't be held responsible for replacing the pistons. I own a 2008 Honda accord and have had this problem. Learn more about the cookies we use. The following morning (3/29/18), I checked my oil, and noticed there was no oil residue on the oil stick. The technician told me they will contact with Honda if the engine need to be repaired or not. I have a 2008 Honda Accord EXL 4cyl. It uses a quart of oil every 500 to 1000 miles. I have a 2008 Honda Accord V6 with 67,000k miles on it, broke down again today due to misfiring of the #1 cylinder, in removing the plugs I find that the #1 and #3 cylinder spark plugs are badly degraded. Luckily we could pull it over and found some help, or it would be a disaster if entering mountain area where would be difficult to find help. My car burns 1.75 quarts every 3000 miles. Since Honda is so proprietary it sounds like only the dealer can perform this. Further, the plaintiffs alleged that even though the defective engines needed to be repaired within the warranty period, Honda refused to fix the parts for free. expected to be mailed out. Angela- i got the same VSA/break/ABS problem now . A month ago the timing chain went and $1400 later hence the noise when starting cold!! Thankfully we checked it before the engine blew. Im having the same problem 09 honda accord the mechanic now said it was overheating and the engine blown now we have to pay 1700 that we dont have. UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. I had a fresh oil change done by a local mechanic and then brought the car to a local Honda dealership for diagnosis and service. The spark plugs were first replaced at 32,000 miles. Can I be included into this suit or is there a separate class action suit for 4 cylinder engines abnormally consuming motor oil? extended warranty. The engine was making noise before the oil light displayed. I t was ready for an oil change at 5k miles. The first time I brought it in I thought that they failed to put enough oil in during my last oil change. How can I be included in this. Honda Accord 2009 EX-L V-6 Sedan 3.5L 5A 1000 miles. "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" 2008 Honda Accord Coupe burning excessive oil, low oil led to timing chain issue, and engine damage. Step 2 - Inspect the valve cover gasket Another common cause of oil leaking into your spark plug wells can be a bad valve cover gasket. The dealer offered to do a piston ring replacement for $2,100. This is ridiculous. Reworked engine appears to be performing normal. when available to be included. Between my husband and I this is our 5th Honda and we never had a problem. Honda Civic 2001 Thru 2010 & CR-V 2002 Thru 2009 John Haynes 2010-09-01 Haynes manuals are written . Just opened complaint with Honda. Another loyal Honda customer lost here! I would like to get a settlement please advise me on how to go about this and I would need to do. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. Hi, I purchased a 2010 Honda accord 4 cylinder with 45 000 mi on it 3 months ago. Check engine light came on which my car was running sluggish at this point. Now, how can I be part of this? This isn't 1950 technology where you add a quart of oil a month. But it is possible that a ruined engine will keep running for a while after sustaining damage. Oil consumption Exhaust leak Intake leak Rich mixture Lean mixture Bad ECM/PCM P0420 Repair Cost There is no fixed cost to fix the P0420 code because of the wide range of different causes. Its worth a try. I have complained about this since it started showing up short in 2011 when I was getting it changed at the Honda dealership in Janesville, WI since it was closer to my home. I did not believe that this was a problem with my Honda until I closely check every week on the oil and sure enough, I am losing oil. The recall warranty is 8 years or 125,000 miles. American Honda Motor Co. has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement over claims it manufactured defective Accord vehicles that burn oil too quickly. I am requesting Honda to fix this problem in my car and provide peace of mind to me and my family as a Honda customer. I would like to know why 4 cylinder engines are not included in the settlement. I have 2008 Honda Accord Ex. Please include me in additional info about this suit. We need a class action lawsuit for the 4cyl owners as well. I have never owned a Honda or any foreign car and this will be the last! Now I find out my 08 Accord 68k mi may have the same problem also. Have 100,000 mi. Now, my cylinder # 3 has cracked causing a replacement of my engine at 94,777, totaling an out-of-pocket expenses of approx. They know our fustration. Hello again.. Click Accept if you consent. Cant wait to unload this piece before I wind up with thousands in repairs. Lisa. I have a 2009 Accord EX-L. They need to recheck their files. Repair shop told me there was a recall for the oil consumption issue. This class action settlement was reached after a California judge declined to force arbitration on the case in October 2012. He advises either to ask the dealer if same is still under warranty or else had to replace engine. Apparently the class action lawsuit only applies to 6 cyl, and not 4cyl like mine. I then asked them if this was contributed to the oil consumption, despite their being a recall that was supposedly corrected. I own a 2009 Honda Accord lx and I am having irregular oil loss consistently and im afraid of my cars engine or trannsmission going next! Same problem. status of any class action settlement claim. From what I have read this is only V6 is only covered and I have a 4cylinder. My 2009 has had this problem from day 1 as well as rear brake issues.Come on Honda I bought my car due to the relieabilty of your product. I recently found out that this is a known with problem with V6 Hondas. Three times of which I have been charged to fix it myself. I was also given a Honda Service Bulletin print out, which was dated 3/31/17 regarding a warranty extension about sticking rings resulting in high engine oil, which referenced my type and year of car. If they do not replace my engine, I will likely sell my car and never buy a Honda again. I have a 2008 honda accord 4 cyl. Just called dealership and Honda service has no idea this is an issue. Will they replace or rebuild the entire the engine under this special warranty? My Accord started experiencing excessive oil consumption as covered by the Class Action Lawsuit that Honda lost. I found my engine oil to be completely out with only a one time brief flash of the indicator light. I also own a 2009 Honda Accord 4-cylinder. Now the VSA and flashing engine light are on again. This is one of the expensive issues with 4th gen accord. the oil light comes on right around 2000 miles in less than 2 months. Bad piston rings that lead to bad spark plugs bad 02 sensors clogged cat converter. I will NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA and i bad mouth them every chance i get !!!! You need to stand behind your product. How can this class action include the Honda Accords with 4 cylinder engines as well? I just went through this same runaround. They changed my oil, which I had to pay for, and told me to come back at after 1000 miles. Reducing Oil Consumption should greatly enhance the lifetime of your engine, With oil change intervals of 5,000 miles, you could be some 2-3 quarts low before your next oil change. , THEY ARE FULL OF IT !!! You are still screwed!! How do I find out if there is an open class action lawsuit for the newer models. Thank you! I called dealer and they want to do a oil consumption test, flush engine and run synthetic oil. If this is the case, and they replace my faulty engine, I will be satisfied. Theyve never resolved the issue. I parched the 2009 Honda accord and I have been letting Honda do all my oil changes. Every once and a while my oil light would flicker when I accelerated. The local dealer keeps giving me the runaround, and they put me on an oil consumption test, in which they keep refilling the oil after every time it is checked , voiding the test. They also refuse to give a warranty on their repairs past the normal 5 yr. / 60,000 mark. Link must be about this specific problem or it will be deleted it must be free & helpful, like a video or web page or forum thread about this exact problem. I bought this car from DCH Honda dealer in NJ in Nov 2014 and regular oil changes were done at Honda service center. The next morning I visited the Honda Dealership. I have a Honda Accord 2014 and we are having the same issue with Oil. NO NEW CAR SHOULD BURN OIL or have problems starting after 1-2 years. This was my 4th accord, we have an Odessey and have had Pilot. 2010 Honda Accord V-6, 3.5 VCM Oil Usage Maintenance/Repairs honda, accord Len1 August 24, 2013, 7:36pm #1 In February 2013, my wife and I purchased a 2010 Honda Accord (V-6, 3.5L Variable Cylinder Management) from a Honda dealer in Tysons Corner, VA. At purchase, the car had 28,546 miles and the factory warranty was, and still is, in effect. Now they want me to bring it in every 1000 miles. Until I went on-line to check the consumption issue I was unaware that it was a big problem with the newer Honda cars. Honda has class action suit. The MAXI LINK diagnostic tool may be for you! BULL &@$! Honda Civic Owners Workshop Manual Alec J. Jones 1988 . So now I am going thru the oil consumption test. It disappears after a week of driving its awful. Please give me more information about the process of being added! Would you want to buy this car? We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. What is VSA on a Honda Accord and how to fix VSA problems. thank you. Click Change Settings if you want to tailor the use of your cookies. It has started back again, and we too, are finding ourselves adding motor oil. I purchased a 2009 Honda Coupe V-6 of 11/2011 having 46,000 miles. I have to consistently monitor the oil levels and and top it off. I got a letter in mail last week telling me about this issue but it has a 125,000 mile limit for them to fix this, my car has 141,000 on it now they told me it would cost me 2700.00 to fix this Please help me cover this cost. I always have the oil changed at 5,000 miles. I want to know how I can file a claim. Honda then they admitted that there was an issue and there was a recal on this model. I own a 2008 Honda Accord and Im not sure what I should do at this point? I just purchased the vehicle from a individual and had oil changed. I own a 2009 honda accord EX-L with 4 cylinder engine and dealer has admitted that it is burning over 2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. Major oil consumption problem. I bought Hondas based on their reputation for reliability. This problem seems to be getting worse with each oil change. This is supposed to be a quality 2010 vehicle. I bought car and found out 3 days later the rear brake story. What can I do? I have a four cylinder 2009 Honda Accord EX-L with 88,000 miles. This leads to premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction. Mechanic is saying that my piston May be damaged and that because of Me losing oil my engine is bad. let sit for 18 hours ( most guys on the web suggest 2-3 days). Hi Kim, If you have a for-profit service, contact us. Exploring practical solutions to these I bought the car thinking that Honda was a good company. About 40 miles outside of Orlando we began to experience heavy misfiring and the VDF ligh came on and the check engine signal came on. Need them to replace engine. I've had other Honda automobiles. Obviously, I am under the warrantied millage and year limit. She claimed Honda got her thru the rough times In college and believed Hondas were the best!..A month after we bought it she said the vehicle was making a screeching sound. Now the car has about 130,000km on it and runs terribly. I would like to be included in this! Honda refused to fix their manufacturing defect even though it was discovered while the car was still under warranty and within the recall period, and the dealer offered no compensation for the cost of the repair in spite of my loyalty and the amount of money I spent with them. Same story as everyone else oil change indicated 40% and the light flickered once -checked oil and it didnt register. Honda told me that it was just good will, now I will have to pay $8k for another engine. Ive owned six Honda accords without this unnecessary and untimely performance. My oil life was still reflecting 40% on my dashboard. The extended warranty recall states that 2010 Honda Accord's qualify, but they will not make repairs for excessive oil consumption which has caused my catalytic converters to fail as well as my spark plugs and piston rings. Then you come back in something like 1000 miles or 1 month to have them check it again. 1 qt every 2000 miles on a four year old commutermobile is perfectly normal and healthy. This alleged defect led to engine malfunction and premature spark plug degradation. I have been to Shottenkirk Honda of Cartersville (dont go there) 4 times in 3 weeks dealing with this issue and they will not admit there is a oil consumption problem. I want to be included. NO FORUM HOMEPAGES. Honda EX-L 6 Cylinder burns a 1/2 quart every 200-300 miles. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour OBD2 Code P0490 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) "A" Control Circuit High. I can tell when its low because it makes strange sounds when I start the engine. At 53,000 miles, the problem worsened--I estimate that it was using about 3 quarts/1,000 miles. I then started researching on internet about this issue and found that this is the issue Honda addressed back in 2013. I went through the oil consumption test and refused to complete another. Stopped and checked oil level and it was barely touching the stick, added 2 quarts, now ok. 2009 HONDA ACCORD NO OIL NO OIL LIGHT ENGINE BLOWN OUT!! v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Case No. good luck with that. I have a 08 accord exl and easily add 2 quarts of oil if not 3 between every oil change. Please let me know how Honda determines if you qualify for a new engine. I also notice my muffler sounds like its clogged. My 2008 Honda accord same oil consumption problem, 2008 Honda accord same problems please include me in law suite. I would like more information about this lawsuit. Diagram of the upper and lower O-rings. Unwary buyers report the seat pain is mainly only noticeable after 15-20 minutes. Have just reported problem to Grainger Honda, Savannah, GA while having the air bag recall accomplished and having the HVAC control motors replaced. We bought a 2009 Honda Accord brand new in July 2009, at 90,000 miles I lost all of my oil at only 60% oil life used. Chart based on 345 repairs. Have had it back for about two weeks. Its making a rattling noise when starting it. I have a 2007 Accord EX 4cyl with about 152000. while driving today oil light just started flashing all of a sudden. I am also having the same oil burning issue with Honda Accord 2009 4 cylinder engine. Stay tuned. my car has 103 k on it but since 80000 itsw been ripping threw oil. Honda told us to add oil and check frequently but didnt offer to fix the problem, I was taking my Honda for a brake light socket after reading I wiil not be going there.i bet a lot of jamacains work ther e nasty people. Today (10.19.2013) I was told that the settlement is being handled by a 3rd party administrator. Now, this morning I receive a call stating the engine block is cracked. yo acabo de comprar un Accord 2008 y tengo el mismo problema, me consume 1 litro cada 1,00 km, que puedo hacer. I politely ask them how many miles they recommend between synthetic oil changes. I would like to find out how to make a claim. We took the car to Coggin Honda for repair. I wish I still had it, but sadly it was totaled in an accident in Jan 2013. My mechanic is now telling me that there is a Honda Technical Service bulletin referencing that one or more of the spark plugs may become fouled but doesnt say why. This weekend I checked the oil level. It is sitting in my garage. I was also told that Honda will repair the engine for free as long as the vehicle is not older than 8 years. Add me, please. That cost me money 3 days out of showroom..(pretty scandalous) My Cat shield rattles like a band when I start my car. Please include me in this thread. We are just driving the car into the ground and will walk away. They also told me that I would not be able to get a new engine until February of 2016 because it will be on back order. Ive also replaced the VTC actuator 3 times and each time they have failed.When can I make a claim against Honda? The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. In addition, even if they fix the problem, or your car has not developed the problem by the time the extended warranty expires, what is the resale value of a car with a known defect? Premature brake wear has been a consistent problem for this Accord generation. I wish Honda still made their cars as good as the 2000 Honda that I owned. It had fallen below the full mark. I was told to bring it back when it reached the add oil mark. I bought my 2008 4cyl. I own a 2008 Honda Accord and have been experiencing this problem for a few years. Any type of helpful/positive feedback is welcomed. So I searched this issue on line and found this website. 2008 Accord EXL 4Cyl 88000 miles with identical problems. Each full-page entry provides a clear summary of the model, a photo, easy-to-use charts that contain an overall rating for that model, and more. There is a Service Bulletin on it #12-087, which I have possession of dated April 15, 2015 and revised June 12, 2015 regarding: Warranty Extension: Sticking Rings Resulting in High Engine Oil Consumption. Furthermore, even if this is fixed, how much is my car worth after this repair is done? Could I be included in this? An ounce of Kreen ($16/qt) in each cylinder for at least 24 hours (put plugs back in just to keep junk out of hole), pull plugs and crank it over for 5 secs to get the Kreen out of the cylinder the next day, then add a pint to the oil and drive it for 1k and change the oil, or: 2. The Honda engine misfire settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit ( Soto, et al. This problem first occurred on 7/13/17. Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2009-2010 OBD-II & Electronic . I will update when I know the results of the consumption test. You will run out of oil before the oil indicator states a change is due. The defect causes excessive oil consumption, premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction, the lawsuit says.The Honda Accord class action lawsuit says the systematic design defect may be the result of numerous things, including a material defect, workmanship of the vehicles' valve guide seals or piston rings, or a flaw in Honda's VTECT Theres no way Honda will ever fix this and forget about dealersyeah the times we live in and the money itself has pushed any quality or care down the poop-chute(and possibly up ours ) Its time to scrape up some money and see what trade in value may be left.. My 2009 4 Cyl EX-L is burning oil like hell.. Waiting for the dealer to call me about how much this is going to cost me. Locate the oil drain plug on the oil pan underneath the car and place a bucket or pan underneath it to collect the old oil. I own a 2009 Honda Accord 4-cylinder which I am also noticing little to no oil a couple weeks after an oil change. It includes vital information on electrics, fit, and drivetrain compatibility, design considerations, step-by-step instruction, and costs. Already replaced spark plugs once. I am not a happy honda customer. Yes I want to join the law suit also. 2008 Honda Accord with the same problem. Would you say 2 litres every 5000-7000 km is normal? I have read online stories of owners writing a letter to Honda Motor Co. Japan and they have paid for the repairs. Bought a 2010 Accord V6 in 2011 (5 months old!) I also had to have the wheel bearings replaced at 30,000 miles, under warranty, on this same car. My driver seat does something funny when I set it back..(my 2007 did the same thing) and funny thing is my mom has like a 97 civic and this thing STILL sounds and feels like a brick shithouse Like all older Hondas used to be, I am the original owner of a 2008 Accord EX 4-cylinder with ~75K miles thats burning oil. If you take it to the dealer, the first thing they will do is give it an Oil Consumption Test. I have witnesses as to who had to \jump\ my car at the gas station after I turned it off in 2012 as I was refueling it. My oil light flicked on and off for a second so I checked the oil. I have a 2010 Honda Accord with a 4 cylinder motor (about 36000 miles). So, I said that if I drove 5000 miles, my engine will blow and so this is normal according to Honda Standards. I have a 2010 Honda 4 cylinder accord with 51K miles. 06 Honda Accord 4 Cylinder Engine Diagram . This alleged defect led to engine malfunction and premature spark plug degradation. It was very close to the add oil mark. to determine the next steps, & what would be covered under warranty. I previously owned a 2000 Honda Accord 4-cyl and I never had this problem in the 9 years I owned it. My wife has a 2009 Honda Accord 4cylinder. This issue was found on both the 4Cylinder and the V6 models, regardless of the mileage. For information on deleting the cookies, please consult your browsers help function. My 2008 Accord 4 cylinder engine uses about 1 qt/1000 miles. How can I get Honda to pay for the repairs before something catastrophic happens, see previous post. Help. All Rights Reserved. While excessive oil consumption can be a costly and timely fix , sometimes there is an easier fix, such as the PCV valve or oil pan gasket. Calling dealership on tomorrow and demand a 2014 replacement engine, apparently this will resolve this oil consumption issue. Have 66,000 miles on it and have been having oil consumption issues since 48000 miles, oil continues to keep getting low in between oil changes and causing engine noise. The dealership is stating oil was too low which caused the problem however no warning lights came on and we are always having to add oil. They told me V6s were not covered and I have to call corporate. 3:12-cv-01377, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Top Class Actions is a legal news source $5,536.00. I was just back at the dealership last week with my 2008 V-6 Accords #3 spark plug issue. Sitting at red light waiting for turn signal, car begins to rough idle. I have just noticed this problem. I havent had time to take it in to the dealership yet. Engine was acting funny. 2009+Honda Pilot. Its sad because I own a 1992 Honda w/ 230,000 miles and it doesnt burn a drop of oil. However, the coverage was 8 years from original purchase of car, or 125,000 miles, whichever came first. 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