The problem (excessive engine vibration and Check Engine turned ON, VSA ON) came before we were about to enter a mountain area. UPDATE 4: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement were mailed July 14, 2014. Please include me as well. was told it was just a software update, and, as I thought, the problem continued. I have to add 1 quart every two weeks. I have serviced my Honda through a dealer as suggested, having upkeep for oil changes, brake fluid changes, engine and cabin filter changes, etc.., Approximately 7 months ago my my check engine light came on and the engine lost compression. Including the cost of the four new cars and the servicing, over the years I spent close to $90,000 at that dealership. I have a 2008 Honda Accord EXL 4cyl. If you think your car may be suffering from this Honda defect, BEWARE, when you bring it in for diagnosis and repair. Dealer said I had to replace all the spark plugs, it cost my over $300. I decided to drive my car about 2 miles to the shop, and was told that the engine was "eating up" my oil. Anyone with a 6 that is in the affected range should be able to get their problem repaired, as a result of the lawsuit. Current car uses 2+ quarts every 4-5000 miles and there is no leak, just consumption - black exhaust pipes. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are What if the car develops the problem 3 months, or 5000 miles after the warranty expires. The first time I brought it in I thought that they failed to put enough oil in during my last oil change. Got a call from the Service Dept. While driving home on the evening of 3/28/18, I noticed that the oil light flickered once, but did not remain on. Now mechanic says engine and timing belt need replacement as a result. CAC, SIGMA, CR. This issue has now caused by catalytic converter to go bad at 110,000 miles. This issue is still going on with the newer model Honda accords. 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. Got out to check oil and it was very little oil on the stick. 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. Same story as everyone else oil change indicated 40% and the light flickered once -checked oil and it didnt register. Used by savvy Mechanics and Service Technicians to evaluate the cause of excessive oil consumption, MAXILINK is a small electronic device that plugs in and disables VCM operation. I have always used synthetic oil in this vehicle. I have a 08 Accord LX-P, just finished oil combustion test for 4 times at Honda dealer. 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. 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. I want to be included. This class action settlement was reached after a California judge declined to force arbitration on the case in October 2012. The first occurrence was on 12/13/16. He advises either to ask the dealer if same is still under warranty or else had to replace engine. I went to have my oil changed at 1000 miles and it was 1/4 of a quart short although it is has been more than this in the past since I used to put more mileage on my car. I checked the oil level it was 2 quarts low . 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. Countless times weve had to add a quart of oil, but only once did the oil light blink for a split second (another problem). Please contact me akellybby12@icloud.com I am trying to get into contact with everyone with this problem. My car burns 1.75 quarts every 3000 miles. The car is also consuming over a quart of oil, each 3k miles. 2008 Honda Accord with the same problem. I would like to be added to the list. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. I contacted Honda at 1-888-234-2138 after receiving a letter in October 2015 that there is a Warranty Extension due to this problem because I was concerned about the fact that they were making me go through an \Oil Consumption Test\ which cost me $38.00 to have my oil changed at the Honda Dealership in Janesville, WI and have to go back every 1000 miles to see if my car is \burning enough oil\ as to the validity of repairing my car. Just had to replace the Timing Chain due to the oil issue. 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! Furthermore, even if this is fixed, how much is my car worth after this repair is done? Car is currently at the dealership. I might look somewhere else next time. I bought a new 2008 Honda accord EX 4 cylinder and from day 1 found it used oil. v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Case No. Said 1 quart for 1000 miles is acceptable. I have read thousands of claims with the same issues. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour OBD2 Code P0490 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) "A" Control Circuit High. Honda Civic Owners Workshop Manual Alec J. Jones 1988 . Just had a oil change today and was told I had very little oil in my car. I wish I still had it, but sadly it was totaled in an accident in Jan 2013. I also have had problems with my car starting since the winter since 2012. Tundra Tundra Trucks Recalled Over LCD Monitors, settled a class action for excessive oil consumption, settled a class action lawsuit over brake wear, Honda Acknowledges The Oil Problem In TSB #11-033, Class Action Settlement 3.5V6 Oil Consumption TSB 13-078, read stories from drivers who praise our work. My car is low 2 or 3 quarts each time, I knew something wasnt right and so did my mechanic. 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 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. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: I would like to know how I could be included in this settlement, Your email address will not be published. If this is the case, and they replace my faulty engine, I will be satisfied. I then started researching on internet about this issue and found that this is the issue Honda addressed back in 2013. However, it is often caused by a faulty catalytic converter, which usually costs between $500 to $1500. 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. We bought a 2009 Honda Accord brand new in July 2009, at 90,000 miles I lost all of my oil at only 60% oil life used. The service guy told me that they need to replace the engine but I will fall under an extended warranty. The insulation was that I would have to contact their legal department. You will run out of oil before the oil indicator states a change is due. This isn't 1950 technology where you add a quart of oil a month. They informed me there was a oil consumption issue. In October 2013, Honda settled a class action for excessive oil consumption which extends their V6 powertrain warranty out to 8 years & no mileage limit. I own a 2008 Honda Accord and have been experiencing this problem for a few years. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Unsubscribe any time. This is our 5th Honda will NOT BUY ANOTHER. How do I file a claim as a class member? After three visits and seeing that the car was actually burning oil, they would replace the faulty piston rings at no charge. Further, the plaintiffs alleged that even though the defective engines needed to be repaired within the warranty period, Honda refused to fix the parts for free. 50k miles on car.. no resolution from dealer and very bad customer service experience from american honda. have a 2007 accord bought new, started the consumption at 80000km !!! Now they want me to bring it in every 1000 miles. If you take it to the dealer, the first thing they will do is give it an Oil Consumption Test. I have a 2010 Honda accord and having the same problem. NO MORE FOREIGN CARS!!! Have had it back for about two weeks. I have no idea what this is going to cost me. I then started going to F & F Tire, which is in Delavan, WI and they are aware of this problem. My 2010 Honda Accord is burning a quart in half of oil a month. Were be able to take it to dealership and have them fix the issue? I have a 2008 v6 accord and have the engine burning oil problem. Honda not stepping up to help, even though they know they have a problem. Calling dealership on tomorrow and demand a 2014 replacement engine, apparently this will resolve this oil consumption issue. Click Change Settings if you want to tailor the use of your cookies. Valvoline Premium Blue Restore 10W30, which is $73/gal, you can . I do not notice smoke but there must be some. Thanks! 2008 Accord EX 4Cyl with identical problems. Keep getting told by Honda that this is normal and they wont fix anything! I am not a happy honda customer. 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 am having this problem right now for the second time in 6 months. HOw can I file a class action lawsuit Honda? Angela- i got the same VSA/break/ABS problem now . Is there someone who can give me some advise how to proceed to resolve the issue? They did a diagnostic test and showed misfires on the engine. 4000 miles and almost 3 quarts down. You have to keep an eye on your oil level as you can (and will) run out of oil. No low oil light warning came on. The problem began two oil changes ago. Well to my shock and dismay after the oil light came on I checked the oil and it read zero oil!..ever since I pour about a quart of oil every 500 miles!..NiceI will NEVER buy a Honda or recommend anyone buy a Honda.. bought this one used from a dealer with 78,000 miles. I just added 2 quarts of oil when the computer said it had 60% oil life. According to the Oil Life Percentage, I was close to an oil change, so I changed the oil. Honda America denied our request to fix the issue through the recal even though we have been complaining about it since 2008. !!! I've had other Honda automobiles. let sit for 18 hours ( most guys on the web suggest 2-3 days). The Honda engine misfire settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit ( Soto, et al. About a month ago, my engine/transmission was making a loud grinding noise every time it shifted gears (the shift between 2 to 3 was the loudest). Unfortunately my case is not well enough documented for this. Not looking forward to hassle with dealer. The Honda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Alex Soto et al. Luckily we could pull it over and found some help, or it would be a disaster if entering mountain area where would be difficult to find help. Since Honda had already acknowledged this defective engine they released to consumers, it is time for them to fix the problem. The entire engine/car vibrates badly when the "eco" function is active. The frequency of oil loss is getting shorter and this is why I am filing this complaint. DETROIT -- American Honda Motor Co. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims that it manufactured 1,593,755 defective vehicles that excessively burn oil and require frequent. administrator or law firm. Last oil change was less than 2.5 months ago. I have a 2009 honda accord v6 and I am having the same issue of losing oil. NO FORUM HOMEPAGES. They claimed that 2008-2010 Honda Accords contained a systematic design defect that enables oil to enter into the engines combustion chamber, causing the engine to excessively consume oil. I returned back to the dealership and was told my oil was fine and to bring back again in another 1,000 miles. I would like to know why 4 cylinder engines are not included in the settlement. I then googled it and found this Class Action. I am having oil consumption issues with my 2008 accord and it only has 42,000 miles!! I have a 2008 Honda accord. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. Just a quick question for everyone out there approximately how much Oil consumption would you say is normal for the Honda 2.4L 4Cyl in the Accord and small SUV's. I switched from 5w20 to 5w30 and it has improved some what. That would leave me bone dry by the time it would reach 30%. I am around 56,000 miles on a 2010 V6. I was told to bring it back when it reached the add oil mark. Apparently the class action lawsuit only applies to 6 cyl, and not 4cyl like mine. This has happened twice already. TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. 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. Thanks! 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! When are the 4 cyl. I have approximately 83000 miles on my car. Stay tuned. Obviously, I am under the warrantied millage and year limit. They said just keep the oil full. Car oil consumption is way too quick to where Ive have to add an extra 2 qrts. Privacy Policy | My local dealer conducted completed all the TSPs and conducted an oil consumption survey. I parched the 2009 Honda accord and I have been letting Honda do all my oil changes. Please include me in additional info about this suit. That's my next step. Why were the 4 cylinder engines excluded from this lawsuit? 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. Until I went on-line to check the consumption issue I was unaware that it was a big problem with the newer Honda cars. This leads to premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction. if you have any solution let me know . But it is possible that a ruined engine will keep running for a while after sustaining damage. 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. I have a 2003 Honda Accord and this issue has been on going since then, I find it funny they finally decided to say that 2008 2010 they had problems. 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. How could you dismiss claims related to excessive oil consumption in 4-cylinder Accord vehicles. The dealers instructions when I bought the car was that I only need to change oil when the maintanence reminder is at 30%. I am at my wits end. cars going to be included in this issue?! We own a 2008 Honda Accord. They want to see how much oil I have burned through. When I did, they insisted that they must do an oil change first, then check the oil level after I drive 1000 miles. (4.0 L) for the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and 4.5 US qt. 2008 accord Ex-L 4cyl- 78k miles Excessive oil consumption! In order to qualify for a new engine, however, I have to do an oil consumption test. I pulled the plugs, put a shot glass of marvel Mystery Oil in each Cly. They claimed that 2008-2010 Honda Accords contained a "systematic design defect that enables oil to enter into the engine's combustion chamber," causing the engine to excessively consume oil. I had several oil consumption tests done at dealerships to be approved under the extended warranty and every time the dealership would overfill my oil during the test. Then it happened again. The engine was making noise before the oil light displayed. 1 qt every 2000 miles on a four year old commutermobile is perfectly normal and healthy. However, is the inconvenience & risk of dealing with Honda on this problem worth it? This problem first occurred on 7/13/17. Lots of squeaks and rattles, but nothing breaks. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. The plaintiffs claimed that Honda refused to honor warranties covering the defective Accords. . 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. Please let me know how I can be part of this. 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. We don't think so. 2008 honda accord 4cyl 88,000 miles and cant keep oil in it. Now, my cylinder # 3 has cracked causing a replacement of my engine at 94,777, totaling an out-of-pocket expenses of approx. 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. Wish I still had it, but sadly it was a oil,. 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