Add me, please. If any new information becomes available please let me know! The problem (excessive engine vibration and Check Engine turned ON, VSA ON) came before we were about to enter a mountain area. While the 2010 Accord was still under the original extended warranty I had bought with the new car and still within Honda's recall period, the oil consumption problem became evident. My Honda did the same exact thing and it is a 2003 Honda Accord EX. UPDATE 1: Federal judge gives preliminary approval to the Honda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Settlement on October 9, 2013. 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. That is most definitely not normal or acceptable. We don't sell/share your email. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. Have 100,000 mi. It was a 2yr lease then sold to my son who is in the Air Force and I bought it from him before he went overseas for 4yrs. Repairs are going to cost thousands of dollars. What do I do wait until something breaks or can the problem be resolved before then? Top Class 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!! Keep checking Top Class Actions or sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter below to receive settlement updates. The dealer did the 1,000 mile oil consumption test and determined that consumption was averaging about 0.6 quart/1,000 miles, so it did not qualify for the recall. I will not be like the hundreds of others with blown up engines and failed timing belts paid out of pocket. I have a 08 Accord LX-P, just finished oil combustion test for 4 times at Honda dealer. Engines shouldn't burn oil under normal operating conditions. I just purchased the vehicle from a individual and had oil changed. Click Change Settings if you want to tailor the use of your cookies. Chanhassen, MInnesota, US. Tengo mucho problema con el consumo de aceite, se apaga entre otras cosas. I have serviced my Honda through a dealer as suggested, having upkeep for oil changes, brake fluid changes, engine and cabin filter changes, etc.., Approximately 7 months ago my my check engine light came on and the engine lost compression. Please include me on the list. Not looking forward to hassle with dealer. The recall warranty is 8 years or 125,000 miles. 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. 4000 miles and almost 3 quarts down. It had only been 4,000 miles since the last oil change. 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. 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. I had ABSOLUTELY no idea that my engine even had an issue, and don't know how to proceed. But it is possible that a ruined engine will keep running for a while after sustaining damage. My local dealer conducted completed all the TSPs and conducted an oil consumption survey. My Accord started experiencing excessive oil consumption as covered by the Class Action Lawsuit that Honda lost. You must contact the Please include me in additional info about this suit. 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. Please include me in this thread. Absurd. Ive also had the spark plugs replaced twice in the past year due to an engine misfiring problem. The service guy told me that they need to replace the engine but I will fall under an extended warranty. 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. I'd like to see them make it right. I parched the 2009 Honda accord and I have been letting Honda do all my oil changes. I need my auto corrected, I depend on this auto for a living just as all of us do. 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! It feels like one of your wheels is unbalanced, but when the "eco" function turns off it drives smoothly. Please add me to this list. have a 2007 accord bought new, started the consumption at 80000km !!! Calling dealership on tomorrow and demand a 2014 replacement engine, apparently this will resolve this oil consumption issue. 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. Under the terms of the Honda Accord class action settlement, Honda agreed to extend the Powertrain Limited Warranty of each settlement class vehicle for engine misfiring for up to eight years after the original sale or lease of the vehicle, without imposing a mileage restriction. Thank you. COUNT ME IN! Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the Obviously, I am under the warrantied millage and year limit. Should we file a new class acction suit for the 4 Cyclinders engine with the same oil burning issue? Now mechanic says engine and timing belt need replacement as a result. Honda has. I'm now getting aggravated and feel like Honda is trying to get of repairing the $3,000 job. Can the same attorneys help me? DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: That means they will check your oil and precisely top it off. The entire engine/car vibrates badly when the "eco" function is active. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston found that Honda was a third-party non-signatory to a contract and therefore was not able to compel arbitration under the contracts terms. Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2010-2011 McFarland . I would like to be included in this settlement. Any type of helpful/positive feedback is welcomed. This class action settlement was reached after a California judge declined to force arbitration on the case in October 2012. I contacted Honda at 1-888-234-2138 after receiving a letter in October 2015 that there is a Warranty Extension due to this problem because I was concerned about the fact that they were making me go through an \Oil Consumption Test\ which cost me $38.00 to have my oil changed at the Honda Dealership in Janesville, WI and have to go back every 1000 miles to see if my car is \burning enough oil\ as to the validity of repairing my car. Instead, Honda told its customers to check their vehicles oil levels every time they get gas. I found no, absolutely no, oil on the stick. I have always used synthetic oil in this vehicle. I bought my car brand new and it took me 5 yrs to hit 65 thousand miles but as soon as i did i was adding 1 1/2 2 quarts weekly i still have the car and lots of paperwork from my machanic to prove it. Decide which cookies you want to allow. The problem began two oil changes ago. The car is also consuming over a quart of oil, each 3k miles. own a 2009 accord and am now having to prematurely replace crankshaft and timing belt as well as a piston rod. I have a 2010 Honda Accord with a 4 cylinder motor (about 36000 miles). All 6 spark plugs were found extreme dirty. 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. Rapid oil consumption, and now engine damage due to it unknowingly running low on oil. 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. I took it back to Honda 6-7-8 times for the same issue they finally admitted there was an issue, did an oil consumption test, did something with the computer system and then said that was all. Honda Civic 2001 Thru 2010 & CR-V 2002 Thru 2009 John Haynes 2010-09-01 Haynes manuals are written . Thank you, Nancy, Excessive oil usage and now the VTC gear. extended warranty. let sit for 18 hours ( most guys on the web suggest 2-3 days). The corrective action is to have the PCM computer updated and replace any foulded spark plugs. Honda has a recal but will not include our car as it has 150k miles. Please include me in this effort. My Honda Accord 2008 V6 came up smoking after feeling some jerk while running at 60 mph on Interstate 78. and exited right away to nearest exit to turn off the engine. UPDATE 4: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement were mailed July 14, 2014. I have a 2008 4cyl Accord with 90K miles. #1. I do not notice smoke but there must be some. The rest of the car has been great. We checked the oil and the oil was horribly low. Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases After my last three oil changes and the service tech kept telling me that my oil is not on the stick. Appreciate info. I am having this problem right now for the second time in 6 months. I have a 2008 accord 4cyl. Would you want to buy this car? time has shown that VCM also increases oil consumption, leading to fouled spark plugs and . The engine uses excessive oil with no indication of any leakage at all. They started an oil consumption test at 118,778 miles ( oil change ) that I had paid out of pocket for and expected to bring back 1,000 miles later or if the oil ran low first. I've had other Honda automobiles. Learn more about the cookies we use. I am beyond annoyed that this is a known issue and Honda has been blowing it off. Just brought my car in last night to the dealership and it still said I had 40% oil life left. Oil life says 60% but my oil light flashed on. 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. I have a 2009 Honda accord LX burning oil every 1000 miles. Anyone with a 6 that is in the affected range should be able to get their problem repaired, as a result of the lawsuit. 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. Please include me in the settlement. TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. Honda YOUR LOSS. Diagram of the upper and lower O-rings. I also have a 2009 Accord with 90000 miles. I bought the car thinking that Honda was a good company. I change my own oil every 3000 miles and have to add 2+ quarts before it hits 2000 miles. 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. Now they tell me that Id be better off waiting until after my warranty ends, (which is in two weeks), to get something done. Unsubscribe any time. Now they want me to bring it in every 1000 miles. 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. Honda Accord Expensive Problems and Repair Descriptions at TrueDelta Accord Problems o Engine (33%) Transmission (27%) Brakes (6%) Suspension (15%) Electrical and AC (12%) Body and Trim (4%) Other (2%) Select a problem area Need advice about a specific Honda Accord problem? I bought four Hondas from that dealer over the last 30 years. Just opened complaint with Honda. I have read online stories of owners writing a letter to Honda Motor Co. Japan and they have paid for the repairs. He advises either to ask the dealer if same is still under warranty or else had to replace engine. Whats Honda going to do about this?? It is sitting in my garage. to the Honda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Settlement on October 9, 2013. You will run out of oil before the oil indicator states a change is due. v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Case No. I understand the class action suite excluded 4 cylinders. Honda is trying to say this is normal, but they are just avoiding standing behind their faulty product and avoiding the expense of fixing. I bought car and found out 3 days later the rear brake story. This was my 4th accord, we have an Odessey and have had Pilot. 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. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. 50k miles on car.. no resolution from dealer and very bad customer service experience from american honda. 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. The engine oil was very low when the routine oil change was performed. I bought my 2008 4cyl. Update from Jan 4, 2018: Dealer replaced the short block due damage in one cylinder, along with the spark plugs. Does anyone know if something is being done about 4 cylinders using to much oil? I do feel very uncomfortable with the lack of service I have received concerning this issue that so many Honda owners are having, as well. The spark plugs were first replaced at 32,000 miles. 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. Honda should be embarrassed with their decision to continue installing VCM in even new vehicles today. This AM I brought it back and the Dealership. Brought the car in to the dealer on 3/4/2014 and Honda claims that they are now replacing my piston rings and possibly other parts but they are also making me pay to have the timing chain, its tensioner and other parts replaced out of my pocket. First vehicle ever own to do this. 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. If I had received some type of recall information as I did for the airbag, I would have had my engine replaced immediately while it was under warranty. my car has 103 k on it but since 80000 itsw been ripping threw oil. This problem seems to be getting worse with each oil change. None have ever used oil and I had over 250,000 miles on an '84 CRX before trading. They also refuse to give a warranty on their repairs past the normal 5 yr. / 60,000 mark. 2 days ago, while driving on the highway coming home from a weekend trip, the check engine light started flashing. Since Honda is so proprietary it sounds like only the dealer can perform this. Keep me informed of updates. Thank you. PLEASE HELP!!! Since this model had 7000 miles per oil change, the warning light came on when there is no oil on the dipstick. 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L August 12th 2012 -- (52,635) Took it in to Pohanka Acura for flashing Check Engine Light (Code P0303) $221 Later, they replaced the spark plug in Cylinder 3. They then proceded to tell us the recal was good to 125,000 miles. The guy assured me that the new engine will not have this same issue (it wont consume oil at the current rate). that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, I have a 2010 Honda please advise. yo acabo de comprar un Accord 2008 y tengo el mismo problema, me consume 1 litro cada 1,00 km, que puedo hacer. we started com[plaining about the issue right after we purchases the car in 2008. It has the same faulty parts that the 6 cylinder has. I am a little slow to this cause as I live in the city and rare drive my Honda except on long trips to visit friends and family, which twice have left me stranded due to this problem. Ive owned six Honda accords without this unnecessary and untimely performance. Do not add oil, let them do it. If they show excess oil consumption they say they will fix it by putting new oil rings on the piston and whatever. I brought to my regular auto service center (North Providence Tire & Auto). The test result is not good but not very bad. I t was ready for an oil change at 5k miles. 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. I was just back at the dealership last week with my 2008 V-6 Accords #3 spark plug issue. Please let me know how I can be part of this. Such a weight lifted when you realize that its not just your vehicle. My 2010 Honda Accord is burning a quart in half of oil a month. CAC, SIGMA, CR. Im wondering how I can be involved in this case.. Once the car was left at Curry Honda, they found that the issue was due to the pistons. Will they replace or rebuild the entire the engine under this special warranty? This was my second heated discussion with Honda customer service where they essentially told me I was out of luck as my car is now well past the 125000 warranty extension. if they are going to act liek they dont know about the problem they will soon be brought face to face with the issue. 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. 2008 Accord EXL 4Cyl 88000 miles with identical problems. Topped off oil and am checking to see how fast oil is burning. I recently found out that this is a known with problem with V6 Hondas. My car is low 2 or 3 quarts each time, I knew something wasnt right and so did my mechanic. Grainger suggested running an oil consumption test which I agreed to have done. This weekend I checked the oil level. It starts very hard in the winter with a high screeching noise since 2012. Not a very happy Honda owner anymore. Online Library 98 HONDA ACCORD V6 SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL Free Download Pdf Honda Accord 1994-1997 Honda Engine Swaps New Serial Titles . Oil consumption is one of the main concerns with the VCM system. I used to love Honda, but after they did a number of dishonest things, I realized they, and their dealerships cannot be trusted. status of any class action settlement claim. Angela- i got the same VSA/break/ABS problem now . Check engine light came on which my car was running sluggish at this point. 2008 honda accord 4cyl 88,000 miles and cant keep oil in it. 1995-1997-honda-accord-v6-repair-shop-manual-supplement-original 2/10 map index pdf Car Book contains everything a car buyer needs to know about this year's 140 new car and minivan models. The next morning I visited the Honda Dealership. Engine was acting funny. This upset me because I want my car replaced and they insisted that I must go through this process to see if my car \burns enough oil\ between oil changes. I have a 08 accord exl and easily add 2 quarts of oil if not 3 between every oil change. I took my 08 Accord to the Honda dealer after my independent mechanic advised me to have the computer updated per a Honda service bulleton. Used Cars and Trucks is an expos of car scams and gas consumption lies; a do-it-yourself service manual; an independent guide that covers . At first I would have to replace a quart every other monh or so that in creased to every 1000 miles. My 08 accord is at the dealer now for the very same problem. I then checked online and see it is a common problem for both 4 and 6 cylinder Accords. Back to old reliable GM and Ford for us. to determine the next steps, & what would be covered under warranty. the engine just add miss fire last week cyl 4..(130000km) After investigation no more compression on the cylinder due to burnt valve oil consumption result.. Now im fighting with honda. Is there someone who can give me some advise how to proceed to resolve the issue? 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