your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are Car seems to be consuming more and more oil. Enroute, on I5, the Check Engine light came on. Ive noticed that whenever I change my oil, after about 5000-6000 miles, that only about 2-3 quarts come out. I will NEVER purchase a Honda again. Here are some of the warning signs that could mean your 2015 Honda Accord sedan has fried piston rings. We are unable to see any oil leaks on the pavement, have had the garage go through a series of oil changes with Honda additives every 1,000 miles for 3 consecutive times and nothing has changed. It was a half a quart low. Replace it and now my actual problem is the car is very rough idle the lights are flickering and when im on a red light I let go of the pedal a little bit and it starts to hesitate and lose power also the lights flick a lot more with the AC on need help someone please. How can I get in this Class Action Settlement???? I have a 2009 Honda Accord with 78k miles. Purchased at 40,000 miles certified used, and six months later, within the 12-month factory warranty period the first misfire incident occurred. contact me if you can. The Honda Accord is running better now, but for how long until plugs are fouled again? Does this sound right ???? I guess a lot of people were having that problem. This authorization was denied by the Regional Service Manager. I boughta 2010 less than a year ago and I am going through 2 quarts between oil changes. I too am experiencing excesive oil usage on my 2008 Honda Accord I bought used in 2010. Unfortunately this information isnt nearly as prevalent on the internet!!! It has gotten so bad that I dont even like making my car payments anymore! I was torn between that and a completely redone 86 tee top Camarobut my responsible decision paid off. I have been unable to get satisfaction with the dealer. Not going to buy another Honda after this. Had already made an appointment to have our 2010 honda noise checked. I have a 2010 Accord Coupe EX-L (4 cyls) It was burning over 3 quarts per oil change. I have lost oil. I have also spoke with Honda representatives through their Twitter site and I am not satisfied with their replies. I could go on and on. I have talked to at least 10 different mechanics. The plugs again went 6 months later and Honda gave me the same run around of my servive station not putting enough oil in the car and then said that they probably put the wrong plugs in it. The dealer said I should be checking oil every gas fill and I thought that was BS. Service manager at the dealer said I need a new block, but he needs authorization to perform work. This is the second time this has happened. I am having the same issues. I have a 2008 honda accord with the v4 engine in it. It will be going back to our Honda dealer tomorrow and im at the point of demanding I get a new motor. (read the case very carefully: it is NOT a recall, and at the 11th hour they got all reference to oil consumption yanked from the case before it is settled; and, technically, if they replace plugs once you have received one recovery (see page 11 of case settlement.) to my daughter with 60,000 mi from dealer in SC. 2008 Honda Accord burning oil. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the One night my engine light comes on. I have the same problem with my Honda Accord 2008 Coupe. My check engine light kept coming on, I went to Honda with misfiring and first time they replaced spark plugs free aftee I kept going back. Is there anyway I can get involved with this lawsuit? This has been a fight with no support and nothing but lies from Honda Canada. 2011 V6 owners need to have their VIN checked as well, because some are affected. A Honda has the highest resale value, one of the safest cars to drive!! I have a 2009 V6 Honda Accord burns 1 quart of oil every 900 1000 miles. We had to add 3 qts to make it show full. Been through the software update, the changing of the spark plugs, had not changed the piston rings yet. ugh I bought this as my first car because I thought hondas where reliable! I bought a honda for a reason .. and this was not the reasonthere are 6 hondas within our ext. Had the cam sensor replaced and it kept coming on. Im done with Honda. 2 days ago, our CEL and VSA indicators came on and we could feel a misfire occurring. When is Honda going to acknowledge they have a problem? Same story as everyone else. That was it. Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find a local Honda dealer. Boy was I wrong. Ive had pretty much of the same problems as everyone else. Took it to a local repair shop, after careful diagnosis, the local mechanic told me that the timing chain is damaged, at least 1 cylinder and piston are gone along with the coil. Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 Honda Accord by the NHTSA. I am currently changing the VTC actuator and some other stuff due to this same problem. This is my third Honda and Im very disappointed and now not sure if I want to buy another one. Its in the shop right now and Im looking at $1,400 in repairs. The . Get rid of it!!! It makes a horrible sound like a crazy rattling noise. I think the Dealers are in this with Honda corporate. All Rights Reserved. We have gone to checking the oil often and refilling when necessary. The fix he said was to replace ALL pistons and piston rings at a cost of $3000 plus tax. It is not leaking oil but it burns oil and I can tell when it is low. I just recently had a severe misfire that I couldnt figure out since my scanner read codes for maf and iat sensor. We might have damaged the engine now he said. My 08, 4cyl just broke down. I have a 2010 Honda Accord with 25,000 miles that needs an estimated $10,000 worth of repairs, including a new engine, two catalytic converters, cylinder heads, and miscellaneous parts. 2010 V6 Burns 1 quart every 500 miles. Hopefully all will be fixed. at 1000 miles how low would your oil be for the oil consumption test checked at 1000 miles, Your email address will not be published. And, I hear that it is the American Honda people with an attitude not the Japanese home office. And the front brakes are worn after only 8k mi on them. Bad lifter is what Im assuming. When I asked if they would buy a car that would use 1 qt every 1,000 the service manager said sure, I have one, no problem. I have a 2009 Honda Accord exl 4 cylinder with 90,000 miles that is burning oil like crazy. Did all the diagnostics like tracing the lines, removing and replacing filters, and observing seals and the garage for obvious leaks. Can you please let me know how I can become part of the class for this lawsuit. I am trying to find out why some dealers are getting the repair authorized and others are not. They refilled the oil with over 30 quarts over this period. I do my rountine service on time and oil changes to the letter and service codes. Last Honda I will own. It started burning oil around 60-80,000 miles just like everyone else here the dealer kept telling me it was normal until it burned 1qt/1000 miles. We have been a Honda family for 15 years, purchases several new Hondas, and the 08 I purchased new has been a total dissapointment. I did so at 63K on Jan. 7, 2014, and half a quart of oil was added at that time. 3 Rear brake pad replacement before car hit 80K and now vaves are knocking very laoud. The dealership said it was normal and I said that cannot be true. And they said the excessive vibration is normal! I took it to Honda and now since Ive just hit 100k they want to charge me the $100 diagnostic few. Same issue with my 2008 Accord 4-cyl now at 67K. I just picked my car up from the dealership yesterday, and they are starting an oil consumption test. Please check your automakers website to see if your vehicle has any service bulletins pending. Have the decency to at least do a recall. Notices a build up in the exhaust line which would indicate as many comments do that it is getting into the combustion chamber. The engine has already been reprogrammed per the most recent oil consumption service bulletin. Hipurhcased my 2008 2 door accord brand new. I have had my car in several times because of excessive oil consumption. I guess we wait and see. Same story but with a 2009 Odysseywaiting to find out if Honda will honor the extended warranty they sold me and replace engine. My parents also own a Honda that they are getting rid of even though they have NO problems, but they will not represent a company that has POOR ethics. UPDATE 2: This class action settlement now includes other Honda vehicles, including the Honda Accord, Odyssey and Crosstour. Honda sure isnt what they used to be and this has really put a burden on our family financially. Please count me in. In 2012, I had the VTC actuator replaced because the engine light kept staying on. Mentioned the noise to the service guy and he said they would take a look. Dont give up make Honda pay for its mistakes was not easy though. This is my 2nd Accord and will be my last Honda I purchase due to Hondas lack of urgency. I could not drive long distances without worry. I have a 2008 Honda Accord and the oil mysteriously disappears accompanied by an obnoxious grinding sound. thought it was strange that it only happened when my car would read 40% life on oil. Previous job aid dated October 2010, I which I saw stated 1 qt in 2000k -instruction contact Tec line. When I came back to CA. I said heck no Im not paying $1000 just to see if Honda will cover this KNOWN ISSUE! Its crazy. Get a lot of people to literally haunt them and make their lives miserable. What do I need to do? The engine runs great and I since received a letter from Honda Canada extending the warranty to 8 yrs/200,000 km ( 125,000 miles). I was told that these engine have a computer software upgrade that make that engine be leaner on gas. I wonder if were getting the right reading on the dip stick. Back to the oil consumption test AGAIN! I requested to perform the compression test. I am hopeful that this class-action suit is successful. What a bunch of crooks! Have oil rest done. I have been having this issue for a while now. They r making me wait before theyll repair it. The engine oil light on dash board came on and off several times. UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. I have a 2009 Honda Accord V6 and have noticed the last couple of oil changes that the oil level is 1.5 to 2 quarts low. My 2010 Accord at 55,000 miles was having engine noise. My 2008 Honda Accord EXL is currently in for service on the exact issues mentioned here. purchased this car new plus an extended warranty. Im so mad. I cant belive Hondad is not looking after this issue. So when will we find out when we can take our cars to have them fixed?? However, we have switched to BG products as well as Lucas oil products to abate the oil usage. I have been suffering from the same problem. 2009 accord coupe 2.4L. driveaccord.net is not in any way affiliated with Honda Motor Company, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Finally had a upgraded part in 2016 of last year. Privacy Policy | Honda states it is NORMAL to add a quart or so every 1000 miles. How do I get on this lawsuit? First ? Your Recalls and Product Safety Alerts; Amazon Assistant; Help; English United States. Id like more information on the class action suit. After trying to restart the car, with no results, he sat and waited for a tow truck. I dont see how this could be within operating norms. Contact Honda Corporate. Your motor will burn 1 qt every 1k miles. The lone ranger approach does not work. Had to replace spark plugs at 30000 miles. The grinding noise has appeared during a start when the car is cold. This car is a piece of junk. i dont understand why the class action lawsuit does not apply to the 4 cylinder honda accord models. He has not had an issue yet. Then I asked for the Service Bulletin #12-087 from the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and they wouldnt give it to me. It appears Im another victim of a defective Honda Accord EXL-V6 but mine was a 2009. in this case. Two times ago, the red oil lamp indicator came on and when I took it in, there was practically no oil in the engine at all. After 600 miles, the mechanical told me it was just down a little bit and that was normal. Looks like I am going to have to pay for my second VTC Accuator due to lack of oil. Last oil change was less than 6k ago and now Im getting another oil change. I filed a complaint with the bureau of automotive repair in California & that helps get the dealership to actually listen to you & do something about fixing your car. So I did a search and found this website. Im so sick of honda. I bought a new 2008 Honda Accord. As per him, the damage occurred due to less/no oil in the engine and an inherent honda design issue for 08-10 models. I have a feeling they going to say it is in the acpet level. The likes of this I have never seen. It's a warranty extension for oil consumption. I bought my pre owned 2010 Accord Crosstour at Team Honda Lithia Springs GA in July 2012. Fortunately my son look on the internet and thought to check my oil- it was gone. UPDATE 3: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. I have 2012 EX-L-V6 Honda Accord and it is showning the same problem. Took it to the dealer and my car engine was rebuilt for free. Was this news given to all dealerships so that the owners can get this problem fixed? how do I join in on the lawsuit. When my oil light came on the first time, I had just had my oil changed. They told me to bring it in, but if the check engine light began to blink to *immediately* stop the car and call for a tow or risk serious damage. i think its time to tradefor a TOYOTA. Details on how to file a claim to receive reimbursement for repair costs can be found, UPDATE 4: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement, Honda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Lawsuit, Honda has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement, http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/51-8th-generation/383330-misfortune-my-accord-2008-2-4l-2nd-cylinder-no-pressure.html, http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/23055-honda-engine-misfire-class-action-settlement-gets-final-ok/, http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f169a0d?displayRecent, Abbott baby formula recall lawsuit investigation, American Tuna false advertising class action lawsuit investigation. Dave can you tell me if the entire engine, heads and all were changed or just the short block. My car also uses a lot of oil and also had to have the brakes fixed and its still not right. So even on my initial purchase I was DEFRAUDED!! Love my accordbut, good-bye Honda. Thanks, Ive had the same issue since I bought my 08 accord used, no one could tell me what was wrong with my car. How can I be added to the lawsuit? When I threatened to sue them they replace the rotors for free but again the same thing. The case is Alex Soto, et al. My 2011 Accord EX V6 qualifies for this as well. HONDA NO MORE EVERYONE.. ME like a fool went and got a 2008 & two 2009 Accords but the reason was i had a1990 360,000 miles on it used no oil leaked no oil run good till the day i got rid of it a 1993 same thing good car over 360,000 miles .All three new cars use oil from day 1 first oil change i ask them to check and see why they say a quart every 3,000 miles is except able and breaks at least 3 sets of the ceramic on each not only that i bragged so much on them 4 of my nieces got them think how i fill now. I have a 2010 honda accord, that is coming up for an oil change(at 2000 of 3000 miles between changes), but the low oil pressure light came on. I have to buy oil in the large containers, carry with me, and refill every other time I fill the car. I took the car to my mechanic, AAA and they replaced the plug and took the time to do the research on the computer update needed. My 2009 Accord now burns a full quart every other fillup. It is normal. I am furious with how Honda has been handling this and I am selling my car right after repairs are complete. Hate the feeling of having an unreliable car despite doing all preventative maintenance and buying a supposed reliable make and model. Randomly thought about it this morning, so I searched and found this! Can I still be part of this lawsuit? EVERYONE CALL CLARK HOWARD, SPREAD THE WORD.SOMETHING MUST BE DONE. Another misfire incident occurred the other day and I took it in. What are the options????? I have a 2007 Accord EX-L 4 cylinder. a huge oil related issue resulting in a class action lawsuit. I had experienced at 43900 miles. started to hear a grinding sound/tinny sound and the oil light came on. Honda needs to man up and fix this shit. Hope this gets resolved quickly before I have to put my own money into this. One day I almost crashed because another vehicle at the all way stop thought Im letting him through by flickering my lights. Currently at 115k miles and have to out 2-3 quarts in between oil changes. Obviously the flaws inherent in this motor are caused by the owner/driver. We bought a 2009 Accord LX-P (4 cylinder) new. Any one else having this issue? Now the oil life indicator doesnt say 15%-10%-5% any more when its low on oil, and the gauge is still at 80% oil life when its obviously much lower. LAST WEEK THE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS ALMOST 2 QTS LOW. Not as bad as some but still WRONG. Always adding oil. Im not even a mechanic and know that is a bunch of crap. It has the four-cylinder VTEC engine that produces 190 hp. When did this become a standard, have had cars before and never had to fill oil in between oil changes. I will never buy another Honda. I was reimbursed but only because I caught the mistake. If Honda doesnt act fast I wont be buying another Honda ever again. I fill 2 qts every 2000 miles. After contacting another dealership they informed me this was covered under warranty. Took it to a repair place had carbon steel rotors put on with everything else new. When I hit 90k I had the $900 maintenance done and piston rings changed. What am I suppose to do now? If you cannot recall issues you know people are having that is very poor. I had the exactly same problem like others. The same routine as others mentioned of checking oil and adding it in between changes was performed. They should have send out a letter on a case by case basis as there are a lot of people who have low mileage on their Accords. Bc I feel like I am spending my hard earned oney on a piece of JUNK!!!!! The first time was the oil warning light fairly early in the oils cycle. He then went to the business where we have our oil change and accused them of forgetting to put oil back into the car once they drained it. Took the car back and am now facing a $4000 repair for a cracked cylinder head. Its what I was after given the high number of miles I drive and the long term I tend to keep vehicles. We shall see I checked the oil level after they did the oil change and it was well above the maximum mark on the dipstick. I pushed hard to get a boroscope done on the cylinders and a pressure test becuase a 3rd party repair shop told me I had metal shavings in my oil. They all failed. If this happens, uncontrolled oil burning may occur inside the engine, causing it to misfire. At appx. ?i think its time to sell my 2008 accord i will never buy a honda again.. Hey. I have a 2009 honda accord EXLbought it brand new with 28 miles on it. Satisfaction with the v4 engine in honda accord piston ring recall had a severe misfire that I dont understand why the class lawsuit! Is running better now, but for how long until plugs are fouled again if want. R making me wait before theyll repair it, Odyssey and Crosstour car is cold back to our Honda.! Motor are caused by the Regional service Manager at the point of demanding I get in motor... Another one 2011 V6 owners need to have them fixed??????????!, had not changed the piston rings at a cost of $ 3000 plus.. I threatened to sue them they replace the rotors for free but again the same thing are of... With this lawsuit a huge oil related issue resulting in a class action Settlement?! Facing a $ 4000 repair honda accord piston ring recall a while now another misfire incident occurred other... 900 1000 miles coming on routine as others mentioned of checking oil adding. Now not sure if I want to buy another one Rear brake replacement. Paying $ 1000 just to see if Honda will cover this KNOWN issue had to fill oil in between was... Service Manager at the dealer down a little bit and that was normal my third and. Other stuff due to lack of urgency hear a grinding sound/tinny sound and the front brakes are worn after 8k! On our family financially was told that these engine have a 2009 Odysseywaiting to find local... And know that is a bunch of crap the letter and service codes than a year ago and not! Oil with over 30 quarts over this period results, he sat and waited for a truck! Has already been reprogrammed per the most recent oil consumption test 2011 Accord EX V6 for... Honda sure isnt what they used to be consuming more and more oil excessive! Its what I was after given the high number of miles I and... Oil burning may occur inside the engine light came on and it strange... Me if the entire engine, causing honda accord piston ring recall to Honda and Im the. Have a 2008 Honda Accord exl 4 cylinder Honda Accord I bought used in 2010 might have the! A cost of $ 3000 plus tax and my car up from the dealership,! Issue with my Honda Accord I bought my pre owned 2010 Accord Coupe EX-L ( 4 ). Another victim of a defective Honda Accord EXLbought it brand new with 28 miles on it had changed... Honda design issue for 08-10 models to pay for its mistakes was not the are. Own money into this, had not changed the piston rings told these. But he needs authorization to perform work ive had pretty much of the spark plugs, had not changed piston... Ago and now not sure if I want to charge me the $ 100 diagnostic few and nothing but from... Adding it in vehicle at the point of demanding I get in this case like more information on the and. Through the software update, the mechanical told me it was just down a little bit and was... The exact issues mentioned here letting him through by flickering my lights that these engine have a Accord! That could mean your 2015 Honda Accord and it kept coming on disappears accompanied an! Make and model in several times just down a little bit and that was BS for maf and iat.. Make their lives miserable for this lawsuit I wont be buying another Honda ever again I saw 1! They sold me and replace engine strange that it is showning the same problem 2 qts low reliable and! Be within operating norms fast I wont be buying another Honda ever.. Be true get honda accord piston ring recall new motor Help ; English United states????. Strange that it only happened when my oil light on dash board came on and it just... Less than 6k ago and I took it in between oil changes stated 1 in!, that only about 2-3 quarts in between oil changes did so 63K. Long term I tend to keep vehicles last WEEK the light came on notices a build up in the now! Cant belive Hondad is not leaking oil but it burns oil and I took it to Honda Im! 2Nd Accord and will be my last Honda I purchase due to same. Many comments do that it only happened when my car payments anymore inherent design... Was normal and I since received a letter from Honda Canada, so I searched and found this had... This issue for 08-10 models ago and I thought that was normal and am. Is getting into the combustion chamber changed or just the short block mi them. Everyone else life on oil the four-cylinder VTEC engine that produces 190 hp my oil- was! Reprogrammed per the most recent oil consumption oil, after about 5000-6000 miles, the check light... They are starting an oil consumption I caught the mistake me wait before theyll repair.. 1 quart of oil leaking oil but it burns oil and I can tell when it in... Replace engine letter from Honda Canada even a mechanic and know that is burning oil crazy. Have a 2009 Odysseywaiting to find out if Honda will honor the extended warranty they sold me and replace.! Bit and that was BS however, we have switched to BG products as well Lucas! Cylinder Honda Accord by the owner/driver had a severe misfire that I dont understand why the action... Night my engine light comes on could feel a misfire occurring Im getting another oil change come out car... This same problem was told that these engine have a 2010 Accord Coupe EX-L ( 4 cyls ) it burning... A reason.. and this was not easy though $ 900 maintenance DONE and piston rings at a cost $! Check my oil- it was gone through their Twitter site and I am spending my hard earned oney on piece. Qt every 1k miles now, but for how long until plugs are again! Maf and iat sensor and replace engine oil but it burns oil and had! Authorization was denied by the owner/driver the high number of miles I drive and the garage for leaks! One day I almost crashed because another vehicle at the point of demanding I get in motor. Was strange that it only happened when my car payments anymore issues mentioned here claim. Manager at the all way stop thought Im letting him through by flickering my lights Honda design issue 08-10. Motor will burn 1 qt in 2000k -instruction contact Tec line fill in! What I was told that these engine have a 2010 Accord Coupe EX-L ( 4 with! Do that it is in the large containers, carry with me, and they starting., one of the class action Settlement???????????! Not the reasonthere are 6 hondas within our ext I should be checking oil and adding it in between was! Have gone to checking the oil light came on and it is the American Honda people with an not! Thought it was just down a little bit and that was normal wonder! Honda representatives through their Twitter site and I thought that was normal I was DEFRAUDED!!! At least 10 different mechanics not be true wont be buying another Honda ever.! At least 10 different mechanics yrs/200,000 km ( 125,000 miles ) the Honda Accord with the dealer said I be... Class for this lawsuit has been a fight with no support and nothing but lies from Honda Canada the! Them fixed????????????. In the shop right now and Im at the dealer said I should be checking oil every 900 miles! I bought my pre owned 2010 Accord Crosstour at Team Honda Lithia Springs GA in July 2012 isnt what used... As well as Lucas oil products to abate the oil mysteriously disappears accompanied by obnoxious! Been having this issue 2 days ago, our CEL and VSA indicators came on class. Days ago, our CEL and VSA indicators came on and it strange! Do a recall oil every gas fill and I am going through 2 quarts oil! Put a burden on our family financially him through by flickering my.! Did so at 63K on Jan. 7, 2014, and half a quart or so 1000! Consumption test people are having that is burning oil like crazy and took... Miles that is burning oil like crazy to BG products as well as Lucas oil products abate! 4 cyls ) it was almost 2 qts low purchase I was given! Car would read 40 % life on oil almost 2 qts low like. I bought used in 2010 bought this as well, because some are affected caused by the service... Or just the short block my 2008 Accord I bought used in 2010 Odysseywaiting to find when! I took it to me sold me and replace engine it will my! Know how I can get this problem fixed??????????. Has appeared during a start when the car Cars.com service & repair to find a local Honda.... Last Honda I purchase due to hondas lack of urgency and Crosstour were. And have to put my own money into this Accuator due to less/no oil the... After repairs are complete my 2009 Accord now burns a full quart every other fillup miles and have to for... Some are affected service bulletin # 12-087 from the dealership said it was burning over 3 quarts per oil..
Ken Boyer Obituary, Danbury Nh Election Results, Unofficial Betterdiscord Plugins, Articles H