Does anyone know if something is being done about 4 cylinders using to much oil? Keep in mind, too, that all auto manufacturers I know of consider oil consumption to be excessive only if the engine is using more than one quart per 1,000 miles. I had no idea that the engine was using lots of oil until 1/1/2014 my oil light came on. Published: May 18, 2015 08:30 AM Honda has found that certain versions of the four-cylinder 2008 to 2011 Accord coupe and sedan and the 2010 to 2011 CR-V SUV may begin to experience higher. Hello again.. (4.3 L) for the V6. 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. That's great, hide the problem! I have a 2010 Accord EXL, purchased new. What do I do wait until something breaks or can the problem be resolved before then? 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. After I researched the issue on line I found that is was a major problem for a lot of Honda owners and that there had been a Class Action Lawsuit filed which included about 1,593,755 vehicles with the same problem. I then asked them if this was contributed to the oil consumption, despite their being a recall that was supposedly corrected. When did Honda take such a #$%^??!!! 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. Such a weight lifted when you realize that its not just your vehicle. expected to be mailed out. Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2010-2011 McFarland . What happens if I have already COMPLETELY ruined the engine but it does not stop running until tomorrow or even after the 120,000 warranty period is up? The guy assured me that the new engine will not have this same issue (it wont consume oil at the current rate). Bought a 2010 Accord V6 in 2011 (5 months old!) 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? when available to be included. 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. Have had it back for about two weeks. 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. Ask your Honda dealer. UPDATE 1: Federal judge gives preliminary approval to the Honda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Settlement on October 9, 2013. I also notice my muffler sounds like its clogged. I am LIVID because my mileage is 21,000 miles over the warranty's mileage. Driving back from Philly and more than have way home, 2009 Accord EXL V6 with 65,000 miles started to loose power and engine light came on. More info: http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/23055-honda-engine-misfire-class-action-settlement-gets-final-ok/. I have read thousands of claims with the same issues. 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? 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.. That's my next step. Concerned about this grinding noise, I went to my local Honda dealership and was told that my engine oil was bone dry and the grinding noise was my timing belt rotating without any oil. Just brought my car in last night to the dealership and it still said I had 40% oil life left. I returned back to the dealership and was told my oil was fine and to bring back again in another 1,000 miles. I'm now getting aggravated and feel like Honda is trying to get of repairing the $3,000 job. The engine oil has been changed and Grainger will check the consumption at 1000 mile intervals. I purchased a certified 2010 Honda Accord v6 in June 2013 with 32000 miles. While driving home on the evening of 3/28/18, I noticed that the oil light flickered once, but did not remain on. It needs a quart every approx 1,000 miles. Ive owned six Honda accords without this unnecessary and untimely performance. I have a 2009 4-cyl Accord that is burning oil after 110000 miles. I wont go into some of our initial problems with the car but had no issues with the engine UNTIL about a year ago at about 185,000 miles. They are yet another crooked, dishonest company! Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2009-2010 OBD-II & Electronic . I have a 08 Accord LX-P, just finished oil combustion test for 4 times at Honda dealer. I have a 2009 accord and it is burning oil very fast. Its sad because I own a 1992 Honda w/ 230,000 miles and it doesnt burn a drop of oil. 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! They told me that it is normal oil consumption. Then I watched it. I also have had problems with my car starting since the winter since 2012. Hi Kim, Required fields are marked *. I have a 2010 Honda 4 cylinder accord with 51K miles. 2008+ Honda Accord 2010+ Honda Crosstour. I then started researching on internet about this issue and found that this is the issue Honda addressed back in 2013. Not looking forward to hassle with dealer. Same story as everyone else oil change indicated 40% and the light flickered once -checked oil and it didnt register. I want to know how I can file a claim. See TSBs and recalls for the Honda Accord. If you think your car may be suffering from this Honda defect, BEWARE, when you bring it in for diagnosis and repair. In my 40 years I have NEVER owned a vehicle that has consumed or burned oil, ever! 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. Realized about a month ago I am burning 1 qt oil every 500 miles. 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. the content you have visited before, Advertising: Gather personally identifiable information such as name and location, Advertising: Use information for tailored advertising with third parties, Advertising: Allow you to connect to social sites, Advertising: Identify device you are using. I am not a happy honda customer. Have just reported problem to Grainger Honda, Savannah, GA while having the air bag recall accomplished and having the HVAC control motors replaced. A month ago the timing chain went and $1400 later hence the noise when starting cold!! Support NPR & the programs you love. The common theme we hear is "never noticed this during the test drive.". Three times of which I have been charged to fix it myself. I have reached out to American Honda and also, nothing is being resolved. How can this class action include the Honda Accords with 4 cylinder engines as well? Please let me know how I can be part of this. They are going to do this in the car without honing or boring the cylinders so Im very skeptical about the longevity and quality of this procedure. Donate your old car in minutes through the CarTalk Vehicle Donation Program. Apparently the class action lawsuit only applies to 6 cyl, and not 4cyl like mine. I used to love Honda, but after they did a number of dishonest things, I realized they, and their dealerships cannot be trusted. Please include me in the settlement. My question is if they find excessive oil consumption. Last oil change was less than 2.5 months ago. Keep getting told by Honda that this is normal and they wont fix anything! 2010 accord with 37,000 miles-engine runs rough with a/c on at idle and is using oil! Cant wait to unload this piece before I wind up with thousands in repairs. Weve had to replace sparkplugs because of misfire and finally had to have the engine rebuild as it wouldnt run anymore. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. So I searched this issue on line and found this website. The car is also consuming over a quart of oil, each 3k miles. UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. If you get a check, let us know! The car burns a quart of oil every thousand miles. I have a 2009 honda accord v6 and I am having the same issue of losing oil. He advises either to ask the dealer if same is still under warranty or else had to replace engine. A second wave of checks will go out this Fall, according to the Settlement Administrator. My husband has been having to add about 4 quarts of oil between oil changes and it only has 55,000 miles on it. I suspect they were adding oil to the engine each time so they wouldn't be held responsible for replacing the pistons. Honda Civic Owners Workshop Manual Alec J. Jones 1988 . They told me V6s were not covered and I have to call corporate. I just re-read everyones posts.. My concern is if there will be any carbon buildup the tear down and repair (most likely pistons and rings) would not be covered under extended warranty. Privacy Policy | The insulation was that I would have to contact their legal department. HONDA AMERICA, you have lost this customer. I would like to get a settlement please advise me on how to go about this and I would need to do. TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. The rest of us are screwed. hear a horrible noise when I start the car. I am at my wits end. What can I do? That would leave me bone dry by the time it would reach 30%. I will limit this comment to the issue at hand. 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 2008 Honda Accord (Page 2 of 2) CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Honda Accord has several serious defects: poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats. 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. There have been several significant issues reported with the 2008 Honda Accord, including poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats. I let them know that my car has been burning oil and the oil light would come on and the Honda Dealership said it wasnt a problem and I thought that they (Honda Dealership in Janesville) was shorting me on oil and it was going to wreck my car. I found no, absolutely no, oil on the stick. I'm looking for recourse to get reimbursed for the spark plug replacements and consideration under the class action lawsuit. Honda told me that it was just good will, now I will have to pay $8k for another engine. Unwary buyers report the seat pain is mainly only noticeable after 15-20 minutes. I have a 2009 Accord EX-L. Its worth a try. What a joke, never will buy another Honda after this. However, the coverage was 8 years from original purchase of car, or 125,000 miles, whichever came first. For the 2008-2010 Accord, Honda recommends using premium-grade 5W-20 engine oil; while the 2011-2012 Accord takes 0W-20 synthetic oil. The third time was only about 8 months ago. This has happened twice already. I will not be like the hundreds of others with blown up engines and failed timing belts paid out of pocket. Por favor necesito ayuda. Some engines will use a bit more, some less, some almost none, but that does not make yours bad. I did not receive this notice until October of 2015. Honda has used this engine in Accord,. Took it to Honda multiple times, was told that it didn't burn "enough" oil to become a problem. Honda has a recal but will not include our car as it has 150k miles. The dealer did an oil consumption test and said this was normal!! I wish Honda still made their cars as good as the 2000 Honda that I owned. I bought this 2010 Honda Accord EX V6 used in March of 2015. The oil level was very low. Ive also had the spark plugs replaced twice in the past year due to an engine misfiring problem. From what I have read this is only V6 is only covered and I have a 4cylinder. I bought my 2008 Honda Accord in October 2007 and its been burning oil since the first oil change. I bought this car from DCH Honda dealer in NJ in Nov 2014 and regular oil changes were done at Honda service center. This was the first time I heard of this problem and wish Honda had told me so I would have been checking. How do I get more information on this settlement? The Honda customer contact said they could not provide any further information (terms, etc) including even the name of the administrator as they (Honda consumer contact personnel) did not have that information. Now, how can I be part of this? I have read online stories of owners writing a letter to Honda Motor Co. Japan and they have paid for the repairs. . thank you. I bought my 2008 4cyl. Cylinder misfire, oil spilling into combustion chamber and spark plug failure issues with a 2009 Honda Accord EX V6 in June 2012, April 2013 and September 2013. 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. This is second time that I have a problem with spark plug fowling due to the excessive oil consumption. I am going to check my oil on a regular basis and make sure I am not losing oil. Please include me on any further information regarding this issue. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Thankfully we checked it before the engine blew. This has happened twice in the last 12 months. I drove 1000K miles checked the oil and 2.5 quarts low. Glad I wasnt suckered into an extended warranty because I can bet my life they would not have done a single thing except charge me for an oil consumption test. This weekend I checked the oil level. i have a 2008 honda accord how can i be included, I have a 2010 honda accord i4I want to be included in this settlement..please help, I own a 2010 honda crosstour how can I be apart of this. How can I get my 2010 Accord 4 cylinder fixed? They know our fustration. The corrective action is to have the PCM computer updated and replace any foulded spark plugs. Including myself we are all jerked (trying to be civil, but you know what I really mean).. .lets think about this.. multiple years..all models..how many did they sell??? I think honda should take the car back and replace the entire engine with a newer and better one if there is. I own a 2008 Honda Accord and Im not sure what I should do at this point? Honda YOUR LOSS. Could I be included in this? Is there a class action on this problem? Too bad, too sad, right! If you take it to the dealer, the first thing they will do is give it an Oil Consumption Test. The first occurrence was on 12/13/16. Waiting for the dealer to call me about how much this is going to cost me. Ive also had to replace the plugs twice with a #3 cylinder missfore error. Can the same attorneys help me? To change the oil in your 2010 Honda Accord, follow these steps: Open the car's hood and lift it up on a jack so that you are able to safely access its undercarriage. Every once and a while my oil light would flicker when I accelerated. I complained for years and they told me i was the ONLY ONE . You will run out of oil before the oil indicator states a change is due. I have a four cylinder 2009 Honda Accord EX-L with 88,000 miles. The frequency of oil loss is getting shorter and this is why I am filing this complaint. We bought this car after getting rid of our mini van because of Hondas supposed reputation and we liked the looks of the car. 3:12-cv-01377, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. That means they will check your oil and precisely top it off. Since Honda is so proprietary it sounds like only the dealer can perform this. 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. How do I get reimbursement? Figure 1. 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. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. I have 3 other Hondas and they don't do this. This issue is still going on with the newer model Honda accords. My 2007 honda accord is using up to 2 quarts of oil between oil change I ask honda dealer if i need to use thicker oil or what they recoment but thay act lije if it was not a big deal. I previously owned a 2000 Honda Accord 4-cyl and I never had this problem in the 9 years I owned it. I then started going to F & F Tire, which is in Delavan, WI and they are aware of this problem. I just started noticing the oil light blinking on periodically. let sit for 18 hours ( most guys on the web suggest 2-3 days). I would like to be included in this settlement. I have always been a dedicated Honda customer but if they don't stand behind their product, then no more. And then, around 2010, the issue of excessive oil consumption reared its ugly head in the Honda stable. I might look somewhere else next time. extended warranty. Now the car has about 130,000km on it and runs terribly. You must contact the That cost me money 3 days out of showroom..(pretty scandalous) My Cat shield rattles like a band when I start my car. Yes I want to join the law suit also. the oil light comes on right around 2000 miles in less than 2 months. The 6 cyl vehicles are getting repairs regardless of mileage. This is our 5th Honda will NOT BUY ANOTHER. 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. 50k miles on car.. no resolution from dealer and very bad customer service experience from american honda. UPDATE 2: This class action settlement now includes other Honda vehicles, including the Honda Accord, Odyssey and Crosstour. Just called dealership and Honda service has no idea this is an issue. Valvoline Premium Blue Restore 10W30, which is $73/gal, you can . In 2010 Honda was in court again defending itself against another class-action lawsuit for premature & excessive brake wear. You need to stand behind your product. On 12/21/17, the check engine light came on with less than 4000 since the previous oil change. At first I was livid at the place that changed my oil but decided to wait rather than to blame the people at the oil change place. We took the car to Coggin Honda for repair. This leads to premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction. I decided to drive my car about 2 miles to the shop, and was told that the engine was "eating up" my oil. I was just back at the dealership last week with my 2008 V-6 Accords #3 spark plug issue. Honda Accord 2009 EX-L V-6 Sedan 3.5L 5A 1000 miles. The dealer offered to do a piston ring replacement for $2,100. 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. We are just driving the car into the ground and will walk away. 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. This issue was found on both the 4Cylinder and the V6 models, regardless of the mileage. Please include me in additional info about this suit. - Steve T., Please let me know how Honda determines if you qualify for a new engine. the potential for war over oil and the negative environmental effects of emissions will be greater than ever before. How could you dismiss claims related to excessive oil consumption in 4-cylinder Accord vehicles. So, I said that if I drove 5000 miles, my engine will blow and so this is normal according to Honda Standards. This is unbelievable. 2009 CR-V EX-L / 2009 CR-V EX-L #2 / 2004 Civic LX / 1997 CR-V LX / 2005 Acura TSX. 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. My 2009 Honda Accord EX-L started burning oil around the 30,000 mark and making a clacking noise on start-up. Would you say 2 litres every 5000-7000 km is normal? Please include me in this class action suit. 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. 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. 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. 06 Honda Accord 4 Cylinder Engine Diagram . You have to keep an eye on your oil level as you can (and will) run out of oil. They did a diagnostic test and showed misfires on the engine. Then I started looking on the web and found quite a few people with the same problems. Unfortunately my case is not well enough documented for this. 2008 Accord EX 4Cyl with identical problems. I have to add 1 quart every two weeks. Major oil consumption problem. How do I become a part of this lawsuit? I have approximately 83000 miles on my car. I am beyond annoyed that this is a known issue and Honda has been blowing it off. Honda also agreed not to contest the class counsel attorneys fees if they do not exceed $800,000 and will allow Class Members to submit a claim for reimbursement for their out-of-pocket expenses. How do I find out if there is an open class action lawsuit for the newer models. I havent had time to take it in to the dealership yet. I have a 2008 accord 4cyl. I have a 2008 Honda Accord EXL 4cyl. Looks like I am not only one with this problem. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Oil life says 60% but my oil light flashed on. Can anybody out there in HondaWorld help.or am I stuck? At 4000 miles, since 3000 were hwy miles, the reminder read 70%. UPDATE 3: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. Honda should be embarrassed with their decision to continue installing VCM in even new vehicles today. The engine uses excessive oil with no indication of any leakage at all. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. I also see there version of a fix is to change the computer to require an oil change every 3000 miles. I own a 2008 Honda accord as well. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. I bought four Hondas from that dealer over the last 30 years. They said just keep the oil full. Current car uses 2+ quarts every 4-5000 miles and there is no leak, just consumption - black exhaust pipes. We owe a 09 v6 exl and I notice the extreme consumption of oil, what can i do to be included on this? Now, this morning I receive a call stating the engine block is cracked. This is ridiculous. They checked the car for leaks and the mechanic was baffled. Hard agree with this. This problem first occurred on 7/13/17. The engine doesn't idle well, doesn't start well, and still burns through oil. Tengo mucho problema con el consumo de aceite, se apaga entre otras cosas. At first I would have to replace a quart every other monh or so that in creased to every 1000 miles. I would like to be included in this if I can or what can I do about this problem? I do not notice smoke but there must be some. I was also told that Honda will repair the engine for free as long as the vehicle is not older than 8 years. 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. was told it was just a software update, and, as I thought, the problem continued. Now they want me to bring it in every 1000 miles. https://topclassactions.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. time has shown that VCM also increases oil consumption, leading to fouled spark plugs and . 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. the car didnt give us no type of sign now that it was overheating we already put 950 in the car trying to fix it we thought it was a minor problem im pissed I need ANSWERS!!!! Why is the 4 cylinder not included? High engine oil consumption. Honda recently issued a warranty extension to eight years or 125,000 miles for 2008 to 2011 Accord and 2010 to 2011 CR-V four-cylinder engines. Calling dealership on tomorrow and demand a 2014 replacement engine, apparently this will resolve this oil consumption issue. After the second time, I gave up knowing that the dealership was managed by a crook and I would never get the issue fixed or acknowledged by Honda. After replacing the engine It went again. Check engine light came on which my car was running sluggish at this point. So either my Honda oil is GROWING on its own, or they overfilled my Accord with oil, so after it burned a quart or two, the oil level still wouldnt register as low! Started an oil consumption test. Hey, were you able to find any solutions? Reworked engine appears to be performing normal. I have the same car. This problem seems to be getting worse with each oil change. I have a 2014 Honda Accord Sport and I am currently having this same issue. The cause of the consumption was a "systematic design defect that enables oil to enter into the engine's combustion chamber." Honda issued 2 service bulletins that stated if the consumers car was burning . How do I get info on this. I would like to receive information please as to what to do next. They also refuse to give a warranty on their repairs past the normal 5 yr. / 60,000 mark. The rest of the car has been great. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: Please add me to this list. Got out to check oil and it was very little oil on the stick. The Honda Accord class action lawsuit was originally filed in March 2012 by plaintiffs Vince Eagen and Alex Soto. I was told to bring it back when it reached the add oil mark. We left on a trip from Chicago to Orland on November 14th. High oil consumption Turn signal Check engine light Oil level Oil leak Jerking/Hesitation. I have sent an email to Wilde Honda in Waukesha regarding this. I have been experiencing excessive oil consumption since September of last year, when my car was around 49,000 miles. Terms and Conditions. Update from Jan 4, 2018: Dealer replaced the short block due damage in one cylinder, along with the spark plugs. This book is must-have for the Honda enthusiast.Provides guidance in choosing and purchasing used vehicles from 1990 to the present, I have never owned a Honda or any foreign car and this will be the last! However, is the inconvenience & risk of dealing with Honda on this problem worth it? COUNT ME IN! These will be my third set of plugs. Appreciate info. tou most likely have engine blow by, which causes oil consumption,, A simple test to see if you have blow by is to start the engine and then remove the oil cap,, If you see and feel blow by gases coming out of the oil cover . She looks at me and says Honda recommend 5000 miles. Honda agreed to pay $3000. 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. I have no peace of mind with this car. I do not have money to replace my engine. Mechanic is saying that my piston May be damaged and that because of Me losing oil my engine is bad. I had taken it in for a regular oil change and a month or so after that the car started making a noise that I knew could not be good. If this is the case, and they replace my faulty engine, I will be satisfied. I waited 3,300 miles this time, and the oil is reading below the bottom dot on the dip stick. Quite an expensive repair. 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