Software update didnt solve the problem. No more Hondas for this family! Well, it was not fine because there was barely any oil in the engine. They told me my challenge was not related but said they got Honda to contribute. Agghhhh Good thing I have an appointment in the morning to find out what the problem is. I too bought my 2008 Coupe thinking it would have the same tract record as all the others. I too will never buy another Honda. The tow truck driver said, This car is to new to be needing a two! This is embarrassing and very frustrating. If I take this to the dealer will it be a covered repair? I am so frustrated, I bought a Honda because I thought I wouldnt have the issues with repairs. The Plaintiffs allege Honda has known about the Accord oil defect for a long time, but continues to actively conceal the defect from consumers and deny there is a known problem. These people are total crooks dealers and Honda alike; everyone denies, lies, hides, makes half-truth statements. Just take responsibility .. Honda said my car uses 1quart every 750miles, and I waiting to hear back to see how much assistance I will be given for the nearly 3,000 dollar estimate. So I checked to make sure the oil was okay, could not get to register anything. Constantly changing out oil with engine starting to have issues. Need new Spark plugs again 69K Miles, and third set of plugs. I am having the same problem with excessive oil consumption with my car. I own a 2010 Accord, purchased as Certified Pre-Owned with just under 70,000 miles on it a few years ago. Im so sick of honda. Suggested watch oil consumption and change oil every 4,000 miles. And, like everyone else, being told this is normal use. I think Honda needs to step up to the plate and fix the problem. Not knowing what to do I decided to add another quart of oil. Got up this morning and the car wouldnt start. there is no leak that the mechanic can find so it has to be burning the oil. I am now wanting an attorney that will take my case. Fed up. The test came back the same though, unfortunately. Have a 2008 Honda accord 4 cy with a little over 35K on it. Ive had so many repairs but the major ones now are catalytic converters,. I too, have a very disturbing grinding noise at start up and the noise continues while Im driving at lower RPMs. Seriously Honda. My 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4 cyl with 76,000 miles on it just recently started using oil at a rate more than a quart every 1,000 miles. Add me to the list. As a result, the Accord oil defect forces consumers to constantly monitor oil levels in their vehicles and, worse, replace the oil at a rate far exceeding their reasonable expectations and will eventually incur bills for repairs of components damaged by the oils corrosive byproducts. Furthermore, the class action lawsuit continues, the defect causes premature fouling and requires the replacement of spark plugs further costs incurred by the vehicles owner. I will never ever buy another Honda. Ive been very dissatisfied with my purchase. Combined, we have owned 45 Hondas. Burned approx 1 Qt per thousand when new. How do you get involved in this lawsuit. Finally Honda dealer replaced pistons and piston rings at 60k miles. Previous job aid dated October 2010, I which I saw stated 1 qt in 2000k -instruction contact Tec line. They refilled the oil with over 30 quarts over this period. I have the same issue with the oil consumption. I couldnt be more mad/disappointed. Did to all 3. No smoke, no leak. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Also, they apparently knew about this problem and covered it up. My 08 LXP had 22k on it when I bought it and have always had to add up to a quart of oil over each 5kk change cycle. I too have seen oil consumption recently and I think I going to get rid of it. Now at 74K check engine light, VSA light, and other light (triange with exclamation point) came on. I ve been driving this car now for approx. I bought the car used with 17000 miles on it. Put in in the oil consumption test after i paid $350 for an oil change and air filter change. Then the brake pads, now w/the oil burn excessive. It makes that weird noise starting cold that others have described. They admitted they knew about the noise now and had know about the oil issues. I got the same letter a few weeks ago about oil consumption. every oil change. They returned the car with the power steering broken, and bad vibration when idling. Replaced pcv valve. SHAZAM!!! Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find a local Honda dealer. Ive has to refil my 2008 Honda Accords Oil every thousand miles! My 2008 Honda Accord LX is currently in for service on the exact issues mentioned here. Started burning oil at about 50,0000 miles. Same story but with a 2009 Odysseywaiting to find out if Honda will honor the extended warranty they sold me and replace engine. Had rear brakes replaced twice, burns a quart of oil in between each oil change; now my spark plugs are shot and have to be replaced.Nothing covered under my extended warranty plan . Modern vehicles are commonly installed with three piston rings per cylinder. Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles.The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. Reference TSB No. They may want you to do an oil consumpution test where you will have to go back every 1000-2000 KMs to have them check how much the oils has gone down. I am too, have this problem just like most honda accord owner with oil consumption. anyone figure out how to get included on the lawsuit? I took it to the dealer and they begun the oil consumption test. Honda should have a recall issued about this. They told me us was on my own and that they wouldnt fix the problem a second time. had the same ratteling noise. 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. nothing on stick and oil at 50% on dash. Then after about 70,000 miles I noticed my Oil Light coming on and off, at first I wanted to blame the Service guys for not putting enough oil in but now I understand that the issue is with excessive oil consumption. Hundreds of complaints concerning this defect appear online, including at least 130 complaints on www.carcomplaints.com referencing the 2008 Accord alone. Nevertheless, when the oil problem started, requiring frequent oil level checks I noticed that the paint was peeling on the side panels next to the hood, on both sides. Car Max here I come where I bought it, guess they dont care either !! Time will tell. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. I dont know why it is so low whenever i change my oil. They confirm anything except that oil was significantly low. This will be my last Honda purchase. I feel like Im getting the run around from my local Honda dealer.Does anyone have any answers? Now after reading about this lawsuit, I know its BS. The car left us stranded yesterday and had to be towed. My 2010 Accord at 55,000 miles was having engine noise. At 88K miles, I noticed the metal grinding noise upon startup. I drove 2 hrs to the deal for the software update JOKE didnt do a thing. I have a 2009 accord lx and Im burning 1qt every 1k miles. It was very expensive and I cant afford to buy a new one at this time. I have a an appt on Tuesday to take it in, but Im not going through all this oil consumption test crap. The problem: Piston rings may rotate and align in certain Honda cars. It is very distressing to hear that they are squandering such a hard earned and at one time, well deserved reputation for quality, reliability and superior value. That must have been in the past. For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Honda button. This was 3,000 miles after I had an oil change and the oil life was at 60%. I realized it had this problem around 62,000 miles. Well, I have been keeping an eye on , and the level dropped more than a quart in 2 days! I want to be part of this law suit. Luckily I made it home and the next morning limped the poorly running machine to a nearby mechanic who replaced the fouled plugs for $300.00. I puchased new. checked oil weekly. Needless to say it is last Honda in my family. I have an 09 Accord EXL 4cyl automatic. Could anyone please tell me how to make sure that I am included in this class action suit? You did have a costumer for life until know. Now Im on the 1000 mile oil consumption test. Details on how to file a claim to receive reimbursement for repair costs can be found here. The recall note allows owners to claim for past repair expenses also. The settlement is BS. Now the car only burns around 1/3 Qt per 1K miles. Maybe I shouldve!? 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro: How Well Does the SUV Tow? It is going on 2000 miles test staring 11/21/2012. how do I join in on the lawsuit. but could not tell me why. WHAT? It has been burning a quart of oil every thousand miles since it had 81,000 miles. Time to say enough is enough. I contacted Honda corporate, brought it back to the dealership, where, they tried to accuse me of ADDING OIL !! It was extremely low (below the bar) right before I got my oil changed (changed at 30%). When my A/C acted up, I fixed/replaced it. LAST WEEK THE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS ALMOST 2 QTS LOW. I only go 3,000 miles between oil changes. ? I have been monitoring my oil and have discovered I am burning a quart of oil every 800.00 miles. I am hopeful that this class-action suit is successful. An Extended Warranty is not the fix because something this significant needs to be a total RECALL ! February 23, 2023. I think I should sell it and Say bye to Hondad forever. I did it (how could this help?!) It looks like the deadline to submit claims was April 2014. Honda should be ashamed of themselves. I have read most of these posts and i was suspicious if actually Honda wants to fix the problem or just pretends to do so. Please check your automakers website to see if your vehicle has any service bulletins pending. I could see that line of thinking for a 1949 chevy though. I have owned three Hondas but the 08 Accord I have now is my last Honda. Owned Hondas for the past 15 years. Just came from the dealers service who said I need a new engine or a new car because of engine damage resulting in driving the car without oil in it. They are riding the old adage that Hondas are reliable but it just isnt the case anymore. If this happens, uncontrolled oil burning may occur inside the engine, causing it to misfire. However, after finding this page and doing additional research I am not feeling very good about the future prospects of a vehicle I once considered my dream car. I am having the same issue with my 2008 Accord ELT. This shouldnt be happening. My 2010 Accord developed the sticky piston, excessive oil consumption problem covered by this law suit. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. Was not aware of the class action suit for the piston ring issues. Because of all the problems, I do not feel like this car will make it 120,000 miles. Ive had pretty much of the same problems as everyone else. Hey Charles! Does the consumer have to pay for the test if the car is out of the 36,000 warranty? As part of the settlement agreement, Honda has agreed to provide "valuable benefits" to Class Members to resolve the litigation. I have a 2008 Honda accord coupe 4 cylinder that I purchased in brand new in 2008. i put 2500 miles on it and when i checked it its down 2 qrt again. Im done with Honda. Honda replaced a bank of spark plugs (#1-3) as a goodwill gesture because there was a tech service bulletin out on that. I had a 1997 Toyota Camry with similar issue. Engine started to have missfires 4 days out. Haven't had any problems in that department though. How can I get in on this lawsuit & does anyone have advice on how to get this resolved? Mine was the front breaks in my 2009 Accord. My biggest issue is flickering lights when you turn on the heat or AC. My 2010 Honda accord EX had this exact issue in 2012 after 50K miles. There was none. Its in the shop right now and Im looking at $1,400 in repairs. I was in the middle of my oil consumption test per Honda dealership and the oil light went on. The vehicle was repaired. I took it to my mechanic and he changed the spark plugs and used fuel detergent to clean the carbon build up. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. Honda says it needs the software updateI am taking it in on Saturday for the update. At 54000 miles, check engine light illuminated with surge and rough idle. I pushed and pushed and they have now had it for 2 weeks. That worked, temporarily. TL RSB, exLED, OEM Tweeters-LED Mirrors-LED Tail Lights, Coutesy Lights, Ambient Light Kit, 4G TL Retrofit w/TSX-R Lens, RV6 PCD, Bridgestone Potenza S-04. Job Aid dated April 20,2012 states if oil consumption is 1 qt every 1000k to 3000k and the vehicle is opporated normally they are instructed to contact Tec line for an assessment. UPDATE 2: This class action settlement now includes other Honda vehicles, including the Honda Accord, Odyssey and Crosstour. So my future resale value is nothing now. That is ridiculous. for further details. It has already been towed to the local dealer once last year & did get the software update & it keeps happening. and Honda came back with an option of fixing if I give them another 1000.00 they would cover the rest.. the way i see it i already paid for the extended warrenty once shoudl not have to pay again.. I have a 2008 accord V6 with 110k and just paid it off. Thank you Alex Soto & Vince Eagen, we are very grateful. After reading these Im alarmed how customer service rep at dealership stared at me with a blank face and said I havent heard others with this problem? when I asked him if this is a wide spread problem. Honda needs to work for their customers- not against them. So I was lucky I had an extended warranty but I am out the cost of the warranty as it would have been refunded if I hadnt used it. been through 2 oil consumption test wanting to do a 3rd one. Have the decency to at least do a recall. I am wondering if the oil consumption problem contributed to the failure of the catalytic converter. The dealer had told me I go 12,000km with not changing the oil. We had extended and complained about the oil burning the first year the car was purchased so it was all documented by Honda, they originally were going to replace the pistons and rings and whatever else once they started the work there was to much damage then they dropped in a new motor, that was back in March the car runs like new checked oil its still clean and hasnt burned any oil! Unfortunately this oil issue resulted in a slippage of my timing chain and serious valve damage. American Honda Motor Co. has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement over claims it manufactured defective Accord vehicles that burn oil too quickly. Car engine went through engine pressure test and was told very poor pressure in #4 cylinder and burning some oil. (1/2 quart per 1,000 is still unacceptable). But I am still within 8 years of original purchase. What do I do now? At 62,oo, plug failed again and uses alot of oil 1-1/2 every 3,000 miles. Check Recalls By Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Enter your VIN to get VIN-specific recall information Only 30,000 miles on my 2008 v6 and this is my 2nd time taking into the shop for plugs 1,2 and 3 fouling. When I take it to the shop to get it looked at, they NEVER know whats wrong!!! Only had less than a quart!! This happened for years and they could not figure out the problem. #1,2, and 3 sparkplugs fouled at 40,000 miles and Bryan Honda of Fayetteville charged me almost $300 to change them out. Different dealer different people finely said it is faulty actuator -$600 to replace it.Honda knew about this problem. Then it did it again. I will never buy another honda again and will never bring my car to honda service. 2008 Accord, just bought it 1 month ago and already replaced leaking drive shaft seal under warranty and also VTC actuator which is responsible for that grinding noise which Im sure we all have. Ready to throw in the towel , every 1000 miles put in oil !! I add about 1- 2 quarts of oil in between oil changes. It currently has 50,000 truly gentle miles on it from a 51 year Grandmother. Constantly have to check the oil. Simple check is to start your vehicle and take the oil cap off and youll see blow by gases coming out? Has made the grinding noise several times and checked the oil and it was out!!! expected to be mailed out. http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/03/20/HondaCA.pdf, (202)232-7550 BERK Law PLLC Lawsuit filed March 22,2012, Fallow the Lawsuit on face book we need to stand up to them together sign up NOW FaceBook Name is top class actions. Honda is known for their quality engines so this flaw is inexcusable. driving expressway oil light comes on again. Glad I do not have that problem. The dealership won't do anything unless your car is burning oil and only after you pay them for an oil consumption testbasically you get your oil changed at the dealership and then go back every 1000 miles so they can monitor itthe final decision isn't up to you. Call Honda , they stated yes we have the campaign for this issue. Protocol is for Honda to check the oil and check again after 1000 miles, so I had my oil changed at a local service station, then brought it in to my local Long Island, N.Y. Honda dealership. The car has been losing oil routinely according to techs who have changed the oil. Honda extends Accord, CR-V warranty over fouled piston rings | New and Used Car Reviews, Research & Automotive-Industry News & LeftLaneNews. Had to pay for it myself. Oil consumption problem! I am very dissatisfied with Honda. After 600 miles, the mechanical told me it was just down a little bit and that was normal. The brake settlement was atrocious but yes mine went at 28K. Just had to add 2 1/2 qts again this oil cycle at 50% on the dash. I myself purchased an 08 Accord and have had nothing but problems. I have installed all of them on my own time with my own hands. Im happy with my new 2013 Accord so far. Ive noticed that whenever I change my oil, after about 5000-6000 miles, that only about 2-3 quarts come out. My 2009 is in the shop as I type this getting a new short block, but will this solve my problem or do I need to push for a completely new engine? I had to tow it there. I like my Honda but I will monitor closely. I have a 2008 Honda Accord. I drove 30 miles south to a Honda Dealer in Newport OR. Plug replaced , reset computer . And if I tell them I have the problem they should fix it. Why isnt the recall with the same engine block engineering design defect (which is essentially Not Fit for Use under warrant of merchantability) not included in the class action or a subsequent class action? Will that be covered under the 36k mile warranty?or the longest,power train related warranty? This has been a fight with no support and nothing but lies from Honda Canada. I too have the problem on my 2008 honda accord ex-l v6. I thought I was crazy. I have followed the maintenace faithfully-for all the good it does. Thanks. If Honda did not acknowledge the issue previously, how do I know they wont slap in new pistons and rings into a bad block? Is Honda admitting there is a problem? Car has 127,000 miles on it now and it uses 5 quarts of oil between changes. I did the oil consumption test from the dealership, twice, and they determined that it burns 1 quart EVERY 650 MILES! He said that somebody screwed me over on my last oil change (I had less than a quart of oil remaining), or my car is burning oil somewhere. A couple of weeks later he checked the oil again and it was already down over a quart. Maybe in the USA they have not recalled the issue they should. Powertrain issues. Im changing my mind about Honda if they dont step up and do something about this. SAME PROBLEM. I want to be added to this lawsuit!!!! Now I have no re-sale value on the car and the thing is dead at 74K miles. I went there and told them I did not give them permission to check anything let alone change anything. I have three payments left on a car that needs the engine rebuilt. Engines rebuilt plus VTC done. I also have a tingling vibration in the stearing wheel, break and gas peddles when driving and different vibrations when stopped at a light. Honda Automobile Customer Service Recall Line: (888) 234-2138 Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm PT Saturday: 7:30am-4pm PT For all other Honda Customer Service issues, please call: (800) 999-1009 toll free Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm PT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline (888) 327-4236 toll free safercar.gov Hi Folks, my car is currently undergoing the repair under warranty. Shame on Honda for poorly handling this issue. End of the story. Dealer says plug is bad but is not oil soaked, so warranty does not apply. ), the timing chain has stretched and I am paying the dealer over $1000 to fix. Top Class Actions is a legal news source Making bad noise on startup and after driving for hour or so. I am so glad I found this because my car is having the same problem, and this whole time, since 2009, when I first purchased my car I have been having this problem and always thought it was just my car. About 2k later the oil light came on. My Accord has been drinking oil since I purchased it new in 2008. When I asked the dealership about the excessive oil usage the rep said it was normal. We bought a 2009 Accord LX-P (4 cylinder) new. Weve taken it to the dealership, and also gotten a second opinion from a Honda Specialist Mechanic shop. I have contacted both dealerships and told them that I want a new car. Seems that the dealers and Honda are cooperating with each other as they will not give a straight answer. After contacting another dealership they informed me this was covered under warranty. Please keep me posted how to get on board with this law suit. I have a 2008 accord v6. A terrible car company! On their suggestion I brought my car to Honda of New Rochelle. I have an 08 Accord that I purchased new. Got new person involved and we were told to get maintenance records after we first told Honda would probably change engine as opposed to repairing. My oil light would come on and when I checked it.. I googled it and low and behold I found a slew of bad news regarding this issue. Amazon Music Stream millions of songs: Amazon Advertising Is there a class action for the 4cyl? Honda knew the problems but pretended not knowing. The oil consumption problem is not just 2008-2010 Accords, it is a small percentage of all Honda K24 engines. Then the ordeal with Honda began. I m from toronto. It was a half a quart low. Thank you Save Reply Quote 1 - 20 of 36 Posts 1 2 Next K KayDub Registered Joined Aug 28, 2016 2 days ago, our CEL and VSA indicators came on and we could feel a misfire occurring. Premature brake wear on rear wheels. I checked my oil yesterday and it was low 1 qt. It is obviously a problem. WITHOUT WARNING MY ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND MY CAR STARTED JERKING AND PUTTED OUT. OMG, where do I start. I bought my 2008 honda accord in Sept/2008. Had a 81 Prelude I loved and it had about 250,000 miles on it when I finally sold it. It waste a lot of time. Please, please fill this out. now I am having the vibrations issue and misfiring. My 08 accord burns about 1 quart per 1000 miles. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Has Honda become what Hyundai was in the 80s & 90s? To find out if your Honda has any outstanding recall or product update notices enter your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) below. The lawsuit is seeking damages, restitution and injunctive relief for violations of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, the Unfair Competition Law, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and for breach of express warranty. Burning oil Honda did an oil consumption test and stated the amount burned is normal. I dont know how much truth there is to it. One night my engine light comes on. I see that I am not alone with this problem or in my anger. I have a 2008 Honda accord and thought I was buying a reliable car that I could depend on to not break me, like the last two that I have had.. At around 65k miles, I began to notice greater oil consumption. Hondo does not want to fix it. An this car is supposed be a good reliable car but this oil consumption is a pain in the but and Im afraid that the engine might lock up on me. Bought it used with roughly 45000 miles. After my complaining, they decide i will only have to pay 500 as a deductible!! Getting a code that refers to chamber 1 or quadrant 1 misfiring . We are a generation full of honda drivers but do to this problem and honda not stepping up to repair the problem cars there will be 4 families buying something else.Shame on Honda.
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