All the stories are the same as mine. Its crazy. This May the problem persisted and I took the car to the dealership. Have had the same issue, but burning more than a quart per thousand miles. Honda replaced a bank of spark plugs (#1-3) as a goodwill gesture because there was a tech service bulletin out on that. Two late model Accords and Pilots in our clan have had this same disaster this year. 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. Can anyone tell me what other alternatives I have to join this class action lawsuit? I just found out today from my Honda service tech that there is a class action suit for this problem. Kept car 3 1/2 weeks not given loaner car. I bought my 08 accord new and havent experienced any problems up until this past year. I too am experiencing excesive oil usage on my 2008 Honda Accord I bought used in 2010. Just gave me some excuse. Thats been the indication the oil is getting. Constantly adding oil before the 15% oil change maintenance minder. I own a 2010 accord coupe ex-l with a 2.4 l engine. They said nothing about an oil consumption test. The first time we went to dealership and they couldnt find anything and my service rep had never even heard of the issue (he said). Ill have to remind them of the lawsuit if they decide my wallet is the only way to fix this. Never had an issue up to this point. Did you know there is a brake problem as well ? I have a 2008 Honda accord coupe 4 cylinder that I purchased in brand new in 2008. Last spoke to Zenia at American Honda. 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro: How Well Does the SUV Tow? Shame on Honda! 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 The car ran beautiful until it hit 60000 miles. Honda, despite its great reputation, is actually become quite a horrible company. Was told by the dealer not to follow the percent oil life meter on the dash and to check my oil level evertime I fill up on gas. Now at 134,000 miles the catalytic converter has gone bad which is going to cost me about $1100, which I will have to pay to pass inspection in NC. Now a fourth sparkplug has fouled and am replacing almost 3 qts oil between oil changes. Please add me to this lawsuit so we can force Honda to legally fix our cars! Does the consumer have to pay for the test if the car is out of the 36,000 warranty? Maybe in the USA they have not recalled the issue they should. Since there wasnt oil on the ground where I park, and no oil visibly leaking the problem wasnt that clear. I have sworn by Hondas for years. Oil consumption and spark plug problems! My 2010 i4 accord coupe that I bough about a year ago has started to burn oil! I fought and got partial win / 1/2 off new engine. Within the first 1000 miles i noticed it gives a heavy puf of smove when atarting even when its warm. Its gotten to the point that I keep extra oil in my trunk to make sure Im never stranded alone. Was told to just change the oil at 5k instead of the maintenance minder. My local Honda was a joke, so I called Honda Corp. and filed a complaint. I have honda accord and i am using it everyday for 160Km highway drive. Unfortunately this oil issue resulted in a slippage of my timing chain and serious valve damage. Has the class action been completely settled? From searching the web I found many people that had the oil consumption problem fixed by replacing the SHORT BLOCK. I dont know why it is so low whenever i change my oil. I also have a 2008 4 cyl accord and ive had to add a quart of oil almost every 1500 miles in between oild changes. My wife and I just went to the local Honda dealer and had the spark plugs replaced for our 2008 Honda Accord V6 because of this issue. I had the same problem I went back and forth with Honda not the dealership for over 8 months they made me change all the spark plug 7k miles later it did the same thing finally they said they will fix it for free I paid $100 for 1 year warranty this was 2020 car still runs great. Complete bullshit. This is total bullshit and honda should be ashamed!! 09 accord EX-L please add me to your list for info on law suit. I am very disappointed with honda I still owe about 4000 dollars on the vehicle.How do I join in the class action law suit. The Honda service rep said that we may have to get our rengine replaced if this occurs again. Now I have the same bearing issue and and the car stutters a bit when I try to accelerate and sometimes it sounds like it may just stall after coming to a stop. My 08 accord burns about 1 quart per 1000 miles. I can sleep tonight now that I know that this is a reoccurring problem with Hondas. My car also uses a lot of oil and also had to have the brakes fixed and its still not right. I ve been driving this car now for approx. First the rear disc issue and now this. I took the car to Honda and they told me all I needed to do was upgrade to synthetic oil. In less then 3k, again the oil light came on and again the was NO Oil in the car. The process of removing the old rings is straightforward and takes only minutes, so don't delay. Kinda like a carfax report, but now a computer report will be included. He feigned ignorance. 3 months and the car is burning oil at the same rates as before (1 qt every 1000milles), If Honda agrees to rebuilt your engines ensure they replace the engine block as their quick fix isn t working! I never got a notice on they warranty! Then the brake pads, now w/the oil burn excessive. Honda turned a blind eye. I have a 2010 Honda Accord v6 ex-l. Honda just rebuilt the motor because of the oil consumption problem. Have a 2009 Honda Accord, having the same issues as everyone else, using excessive amounts of oil, I have an appointment at the dealership. 3 Rear brake pad replacement before car hit 80K and now vaves are knocking very laoud. Just started oil consumption test, hoping I do not get the run around and want my car permanently fixed. I was told that these engine have a computer software upgrade that make that engine be leaner on gas. The regional service manager was nasty and wouldnt help me. Spoke to the dealer where I purchased my Honda Pre Certified 08 Accord LX-P about an VTC Actuator problem. Not going to happen. I got the letter from Honda saying that my car may be consuming too much oil and to bring it in for a software update which I did but nothing has improved and my car is at the mechanic as we speak. February 23, 2023. Oh & it also leaks power steering fluid too! I didnt notice this until I got it waxedI saw little crowfeet in the paint after I got it waxed. As long as you don't have to top off between changes, you'll survive. The dealerships recognize the recall/oil problems and should fix them free. Unburnt gas will start creating carbon deposits that makes the rings stick allowing oil to bypass the oil ring, They also told me to stay away from gas that contains ethanol. No issue with oil so far. UPDATE 4: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement were mailed July 14, 2014. The technician diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. That was in 5000 miles. They will do the consumption test, but they swear ALL 4 cylinders-Honda,Toyota,Nissan,Ford, Volvo etc use 1 qt of oil every 1,000 miles. It was very expensive and I cant afford to buy a new one at this time. Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find a local Honda dealer. 2009 accord. I have a an appt on Tuesday to take it in, but Im not going through all this oil consumption test crap. I dont see how this could be within operating norms. I am adding a quart of 5W-20 every two-three weeks. I kept up all the maintences and had no problems until about 55k. I have the same problem with my Honda Accord 2008 Coupe. I bought a Honda because I thought it was a good car. Spent nearly $400 to replace plugs at 78k mi., plugs fouled again at 105K mi. Has anyone had a misfire problem with 2010 honda accord V4 exl. They say when life gives you lemons make lemonade. I wont know the diagnosis of mine until I return to the US at the end of July. I was really looking forward to no car payments. I am totally frustrated with my 2008 Honda Accord! Weve taken it to the dealership, and also gotten a second opinion from a Honda Specialist Mechanic shop. Constantly have to check the oil. every oil change. Bad spark plug #3 causing white smoke during acceleration from tail pipe. The dealership said it was fine for my friend to drive the car back home as long as the lights didnt start flashing and the car drove fine. More info: http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/23055-honda-engine-misfire-class-action-settlement-gets-final-ok/, my 08 4 cylinder is eating oil like theres no tomorrow ive brought it in 5 times and they keep giving me bullshit excuses. Finally at 28,000 miles the dealership replaced the engine. Any assistance would be appreciated. Will we be informed of our participation in this lawsuit? Instead of straight out fixing the issue, they want you to jump through hoops. Can you please let me know how I can become part of the class for this lawsuit. Did 2 oil consumption test, on first they overfilled engine by 1/2 quart of oil, refilled and changed filter and on second at one quart low added a quart after 200 miles. If they dont fess up and fix our cars or give us restitution I will spread the word that Honda is doing NOTHING to take care of their loyal customers. Only 39000kms on it. Car is always maintanced and only has 60,000 milesand here we are 1yr later part messed up again and now i have to pay out of pocket. The more the law firm has against Honda, the better. if they find your car qualifies. My 2002 Honda Accord (4 cylinder) started leaking one quart of oil per week at around 92,000 miles. I guess not! Tried that and when it didnt clear in a couple of days, I called the nearest Honda dealer. Extended warranty just expired in June. 2009 Accord EXL, 2nd Accord. Nothing but problems! Thank you. I am hopeful that this class-action suit is successful. This is one owener who will be buying north american quality next time.Good luck to you all. Resulted 165 to 170 psi within service limit of 134.8 psi. No low oil light but engine was almost 3 qts low at 60% on the dash. Had the brakes thing too. My car is doing the exact same thing. Maybe Honda needs to stick with building lawnmowers, weed eaters, and farm equipment. my 2008 Honda Accord burning 2 Qts of oil a month who do I talk to about this problem and get resolved. I would also like to get in on this lawsuit. My email is hnanigui@gmail.com I never would have bought this car had I know this was an issue. Unlimited miles and 8 years on the campaign Brought the car in today . At the Dealership it died again and they said I need to replace my battery4 weeks ago at my oil change the battery was above the level of performance. Thought that was odd since Id driven less than 6k mi since I purchased it, . Not going to buy another Honda after this. They said this is way out of spec but the dealership wanted to charge me over $1000 just to get an official diagnosis before they could fix it. We found the Warranty was extended 8 years for the Honda Accords, but nothing for the Civic and it is beyond the time line anyway. This car is a piece of junk. It is my wifes car, I do all the scheduled maintenance on the vehicle. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. The one that was causing the issue was also replaced in February of this year. Opened up a case with Honda of USA. If I take this to the dealer will it be a covered repair? 2008 accord coupe. Sit for an hour or more at the dealership, while they are smart enough to check the dipstick. I am having the same issues. Youre not supposed to have to do anything to these cars until 100K miles, according to my salesman. Mechanic told me that a quart per 1000 miles is normal??? The local shop is stating the first engine was replaced due to the lawsuit but this one is not covered. When I realized that my car kept using oil, I stopped going to the Honda Dealership because I thought they were shorting me on oil all the time and I told them that. I was currently looking for a new Honda for myself and my wife. Ive had so many repairs but the major ones now are catalytic converters,. I WILL NEVER EVER EVER BUY A HONDA AGAIN EVER. Motor ticking and recently lost all power and found out she fouled out all the plugs. In 1,500 miles of driving, the level was 1/2. IF THERES ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT KNOWS WHAT TYPE OF LEGAL RECOURSE I HAVE AGAINST HONDA PLEASE ADVISE. Hey Charles! Stay tuned.. Thank goodness I did not drive it to the dealership. i am taking it to the dealership toda y. see what they say. The dealer refused to acknowledge this problem so i called honda. Engine started to have missfires 4 days out. Also, the spark plug breaking is a different issue than the one everyone else is having. The dealer said i need to either trade it in or buy a whole new engine. A couple of weeks later he checked the oil again and it was already down over a quart. Really back me off by considering engine replacement after reading this page. What do I do now? Im at around 140k miles now and it has been a fight to make it this far. I feel that I have been totally ripped off with this car. Jennifer, you should go to your dealer and mention how much oil is being consumed. I will think twice about purchasing another one next time. 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. They said that its fine. Hundreds of complaints concerning this defect appear online, including at least 130 complaints on www.carcomplaints.com referencing the 2008 Accord alone. What happens to us who may have gotten the car recently. Its a huge safety issue and I believe it should be fixed first. Now the dealership says Ill have to have an ENGINE RE-BUILD! I had experienced at 43900 miles. Ive had pretty much of the same problems as everyone else. However, why didnt honda put the same engine in the Acura TL into the accord v6??? I have multiple diagnostic codes errors P3400, P0304, P0303, P0300 to name a few. SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE PISTON RINGS AND PISTONS FOR 2008-11 ACCORD L4 TO 8 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 125,000 MILES,. There is a service bulletin to dealer tech, but they dont want the owners to know about it. Replaced platinum spark plugs not covered under extended warranty. Then I found out Toyota had a recall. I live in NY. I was reimbursed but only because I caught the mistake. 2009 Accord wit a V-6 engine. I will never ever buy another Honda. We traded it in today for a 2014 Accord 4cyl, facing a $4000 repair on a 5 year old vehicle is outrageous. At 2500 miles my oil light flickered and I took it in to have the oil changed. After getting home I had 30% oil life left on the maintenance minder but decided to change oil anyway. Was told to check every 3000 miles, but engine starts to growl after 2500, then 2200, and I know its time to take it back for a refill. How can I join this law suit? I requested to perform the compression test. No smoke from the tail pipe and you oil drop below the engine.. Recalls . My 2010 accord 2.4 L engine just went through a piston and ring replacement( 120,000 km). I have a 2017 Honda Accord my car completely stopped with NO warning lights and now Jonda says my I have s blown engine because of a hairline fracture to the oil pan and is disputing covering the repair on my power train warranty. This is my 2nd Accord and will be my last Honda I purchase due to Hondas lack of urgency. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association, Various Trademarks held by their respective owners. Contact the legal firm that supervises this class action suit (you can find their name and number in the settlement papers.). I burn one quart every 1500 miles or so. Numerous complaints are available on other websites too, including the complaints forum of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Accord oil defect class action lawsuit says. 2009 Honda Accord and I live in Southern CA. Anyway I get the car back and receipt shows 6 quarts of oil installed in the engine that only takes 4!!!! 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