Instead, Honda told its customers to check their vehicles oil levels every time they get gas. 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. 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. . The guy assured me that the new engine will not have this same issue (it wont consume oil at the current rate). ,oil was added.I will take a picture &have a wittiness the time. I have heard this is only an issue with Hondas made in the USA. 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. According to the class action lawsuit, Honda had received hundreds of online complaints about the Honda Accord oil defects and issued a technical service bulletin notifying Honda technicians to check for symptoms of the defect. , THEY ARE FULL OF IT !!! The car is also consuming over a quart of oil, each 3k miles. Honda lost the lawsuit and is ordered to fix this problem but is trying to give me the run around and will not fix the car correctly. American Honda Motor Co. has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement over claims it manufactured defective Accord vehicles that burn oil too quickly. if you have any solution let me know . 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. I just completed my 3rd oil consumption test AFTER I received a letter in the mail from Honda Corporation offering to change the piston rings for excess oil consumption They were expanding the warranty to 8 years or 125000 miles. Ive had the oil burning problem for years with my 2008 six cyl Accord. I recently found out that this is a known with problem with V6 Hondas. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. They also told me it was completely normal to consume over 2 quarts of oil every 4 to 6 weeks. I am the 3rd owner of this car. We will occasional hear a rattle of sorts when accelerating from a stop, which tells us the car needs oil, aside from checking it obsessively. Changed oil and filter at 36600 miles. I drove 1000K miles checked the oil and 2.5 quarts low. It had fallen below the full mark. I have just noticed this problem. I purchased a certified 2010 Honda Accord v6 in June 2013 with 32000 miles. I am not a happy honda customer. Waiting for the dealer to call me about how much this is going to cost me. This weekend I checked the oil level. Why were the 4 cylinder engines excluded from this lawsuit? I always have the oil changed at 5,000 miles. I used to love Honda, but after they did a number of dishonest things, I realized they, and their dealerships cannot be trusted. Have 100,000 mi. Since Honda is so proprietary it sounds like only the dealer can perform this. We need a class action lawsuit for the 4cyl owners as well. The rattle is very annoying and embarrasing. Engine was acting funny. The oil change should last for at least 4-5K miles, but in this car just after 1-2K miles after the oil change, the red low oil indicator comes up and I had to add more oil. However, it is often caused by a faulty catalytic converter, which usually costs between $500 to $1500. My 2009 Honda Accord EX-L started burning oil around the 30,000 mark and making a clacking noise on start-up. Needless to say Ive very disappointed with Honda and will probably not purchase another one. In the case of internal engine parts, like piston rings, unless you're an experienced DIYer, it may be best to leave this option to the mechanic. The insulation was that I would have to contact their legal department. Parents just bought 2008 Honda accord 4 cylinder 116000 miles going through a lot of oil Can anything be done. As part of the settlement agreement, Honda has agreed to provide valuable benefits to Class Members to resolve the litigation. In both cases the oil was very low. administrator or law firm. Please advise. The engine oil has been changed and Grainger will check the consumption at 1000 mile intervals. yo acabo de comprar un Accord 2008 y tengo el mismo problema, me consume 1 litro cada 1,00 km, que puedo hacer. The MAXI LINK diagnostic tool may be for you! Already replaced spark plugs once. What a joke, never will buy another Honda after this. Hopefully, the Extended Warranty I purchased from Honda (for just this sort of major issue) will pay off. Had the software update back in 2011 but this did nothing. Thanks! The service guy told me that they need to replace the engine but I will fall under an extended warranty. I have a four cylinder 2009 Honda Accord EX-L with 88,000 miles. Unsubscribe any time. . I bought four Hondas from that dealer over the last 30 years. Of course ours has 150,000. On 12/21/17, the check engine light came on with less than 4000 since the previous oil change. 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. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. I t was ready for an oil change at 5k miles. Said 1 quart for 1000 miles is acceptable. According to the Oil Life Percentage, I was close to an oil change, so I changed the oil. This engine is defective. My car is low 2 or 3 quarts each time, I knew something wasnt right and so did my mechanic. Ive visited other forums and seems that many Honda Accord owners are having the same problem. You will run out of oil before the oil indicator states a change is due. I am adding a least a quart every 1000 miles. Any updates? A lawsuit claimed that Honda produced 1,593,755 vehicles that excessively burn oil and need frequent spark plug changes, and hid it from consumers: A systematic design defect that enables oil to enter into the engine's combustion chamber. The rest of us are screwed. 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. They told me that it is normal oil consumption. Honda Accord 2010 EX-L V-6 Sedan 3.5L 5A High oil consumption Coil Excessive oil consumption, causing plugs to foul and damaging coil packs. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. Lisa. How do I find out if there is an open class action lawsuit for the newer models. Honda dealer refilled and said nothing of this nature was happening. 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. I am LIVID because my mileage is 21,000 miles over the warranty's mileage. Said it was a software problem and that didnt help. 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. That's great, hide the problem! I stopped on the way home from work to add a quart. Thanks! was told it was just a software update, and, as I thought, the problem continued. 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 have 3 other Hondas and they don't do this. v. Honda Motor Co. Inc.) alleging that Honda manufactured more than 1.5 million defective vehicles that excessively burned oil. 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 approximately 83000 miles on my car. Thank you! 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. 2008 accord Ex-L 4cyl- 78k miles Excessive oil consumption! My car burns 1.75 quarts every 3000 miles. There have been several significant issues reported with the 2008 Honda Accord, including poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats. It has the same faulty parts that the 6 cylinder has. We are all having the same issues regardless of engine type. This was the FORTH time since I purchased the car in 2008 this had happened. I was planning on having this Accord for a long time but I am very concerned about its longevity. Honda has used this engine in Accord,. Just brought my car in last night to the dealership and it still said I had 40% oil life left. The settlement Class Members are represented by Steven Berk and Matthew Bonness of Berk Law PLLC; Beth Terrell and Kimberlee L. Gunning of Terrell Marshall Daudt & Willie PLLC; Michael Ram and Jeffrey B. Cereghino of Ram Olson Cereghino & Kopczynski LLP; and Lawrence Deutsch, Sharon Carson and Eugene Tompkins of Berger & Montague PC. If they show excess oil consumption they say they will fix it by putting new oil rings on the piston and whatever. High engine oil consumption. I would like to be included in this settlement. My VSA Light, Brake light, and ABS Lights come on and off. They know our fustration. Ive owned six Honda accords without this unnecessary and untimely performance. So I searched this issue on line and found this website. Now the car has about 130,000km on it and runs terribly. 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. 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 owe a 09 v6 exl and I notice the extreme consumption of oil, what can i do to be included on this? Yes I want to join the law suit also. The engine doesn't idle well, doesn't start well, and still burns through oil. I checked the oil after 300 miles and found that I had at least 2 QUARTS TOO MUCH OIL! Not a very happy Honda owner anymore. I have a 2010 Accord EXL, purchased new. I brought it in to the dealer for the oil consumption test and yes, they collected evidence on the excessive consumption. 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. Please please add me to this long list i thought i was the only one and that it was something wrong with my car only .i have been averaging about 7 or more oil changes a year thank you. I have a 2007 Accord EX 4cyl with about 152000. while driving today oil light just started flashing all of a sudden. If you take it to the dealer, the first thing they will do is give it an Oil Consumption Test. Not looking forward to hassle with dealer. It was very close to the add oil mark. Oil consumption is one of the main concerns with the VCM system. I found my engine oil to be completely out with only a one time brief flash of the indicator light. Once the car was left at Curry Honda, they found that the issue was due to the pistons. First thing I did was to check the oil. In 2010 Honda was in court again defending itself against another class-action lawsuit for premature & excessive brake wear. Last oil change was less than 2.5 months ago. I have a 08 accord exl and easily add 2 quarts of oil if not 3 between every oil change. They replaced the third spark plug and I am wondering if this is a resolution for an expensive car by my standards. This alleged defect led to engine malfunction and premature spark plug degradation. Honda appears to throw a blind eye to the issue, and finally accepted the flaw was apparent on the v6 engines, but wont stand behind the 4 cylinder? PLEASE INCLUDE ME IN THIS LAWSUIT. to determine the next steps, & what would be covered under warranty. My family and I will NEVER buy another Honda. Donate your old car in minutes through the CarTalk Vehicle Donation Program. Please advise. From what I have been reading online, if your car burns through more than one quart of oil during the 1000 mile oil consumption test, than you qualify for an engine replacement. I wish I still had it, but sadly it was totaled in an accident in Jan 2013. Ask your Honda dealer. Please help. I have read online stories of owners writing a letter to Honda Motor Co. Japan and they have paid for the repairs. Honda agreed to pay $3000. We took the car to Coggin Honda for repair. 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 Unwary buyers report the seat pain is mainly only noticeable after 15-20 minutes. They are yet another crooked, dishonest company! Please include me in this thread. Quite an expensive repair. 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. xe hi hng u; Car Price Calculator; Car Performance Calculator; 0-60 Calculator; English franais Deutsche italiano Espaol Polskie . I bought this 2010 Honda Accord EX V6 used in March of 2015. 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. Would appreciate info on class action. September 22nd 2012 -- (54,574) Took it to Pohanka Acura for flashing Check Engine LIght (Code P0303) $0 -- Some fouling on Spark Plug in Cylinder 3. My oil light flicked on and off for a second so I checked the oil. I have sent an email to Wilde Honda in Waukesha regarding this. Online Library 98 HONDA ACCORD V6 SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL Free Download Pdf Honda Accord 1994-1997 Honda Engine Swaps New Serial Titles . expected to be mailed out. Sitting at red light waiting for turn signal, car begins to rough idle. 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. In my 40 years I have NEVER owned a vehicle that has consumed or burned oil, ever! PLEASE HELP!!! How can I get my 2010 Accord 4 cylinder fixed? It is sitting in my garage. Honda EX-L 6 Cylinder burns a 1/2 quart every 200-300 miles. Realized about a month ago I am burning 1 qt oil every 500 miles. My 2008 Honda accord same oil consumption problem, 2008 Honda accord same problems please include me in law suite. the potential for war over oil and the negative environmental effects of emissions will be greater than ever before. The oil light must not work because I almost ran it dry between my 3000 oil change and no indicator came on. 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. Please let me know what their threshold is for determining if an engine needs to be replaced. COUNT ME IN! Honda YOUR LOSS. 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. Have just reported problem to Grainger Honda, Savannah, GA while having the air bag recall accomplished and having the HVAC control motors replaced. The class action lawsuit was also amended to limit Class Members to include only owners and lessees whose vehicles may have experienced engine misfire, to include only allegations related to engine misfire, and to voluntarily dismiss claims related to excessive oil consumption in 4-cylinder Accord vehicles. I change my own oil every 3000 miles and have to add 2+ quarts before it hits 2000 miles. I called dealer and they want to do a oil consumption test, flush engine and run synthetic oil. said that it was a oil & piston problem, that its all covered. My question is if they find excessive oil consumption. I have a 2010 Accord EX-L 4 cylinder. Would you say 2 litres every 5000-7000 km is normal? My 2008 Accord 4 cylinder engine uses about 1 qt/1000 miles. 50k miles on car.. no resolution from dealer and very bad customer service experience from american honda. Because of this issue, I cannot drive my car for long drives, scared if the low oil consumption lights will come up and what will it do, will it break engine and car? Major oil consumption problem. Were be able to take it to dealership and have them fix the issue? 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! At 4000 miles, since 3000 were hwy miles, the reminder read 70%. 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. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the We don't sell/share your email. Dec 4, 2010. 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. I bought Hondas based on their reputation for reliability. The oil capacity (oil change including filter) is listed at 4.2 US qt. I found no, absolutely no, oil on the stick. 06 Honda Accord 4 Cylinder Engine Diagram . Hard agree with this. Keep me informed of updates. 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. fear what is happening to my cars engine! 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