Theyve denied knowing about a problem and everytime I take the car in to have an oil consumption test it takes suspiciously long but miraculously my car functions better for 3-5k miles before it starts to drink oil again. It was very expensive and I cant afford to buy a new one at this time. Now when you run low on oil it stores a permanent code in the computer that cant be erased. I am very concerned about the damage this has caused to my engine while I try to manage the problem without their help. Today they told us that it would cost us 5000.00 to replace the block. That will not be happening anymore. I didnt notice this until I got it waxedI saw little crowfeet in the paint after I got it waxed. This was our 1st brand new car & we were so excited & confident to put our trust in Honda. I submitted the survey. They looked at engine and took pictures noting to us it was a very clean engine for a vahicle with 57000 miles. I also have an 08 Accord V6, after 4 mos. Im done with Honda. I will never buy another Honda. Mentioned the noise to the service guy and he said they would take a look. Needless to say, I put the rear breaks in and now Im using 1/2 qt of oil every 500 miles. ALSO BURNING A LOT OF OIL. Ive had this issue on my 2009 Honda Accord V6 EX-L (currently 72K miles) with multiple repairs. What happens to us who may have gotten the car recently. I have a 2010 Honda Accord v6 ex-l. Honda just rebuilt the motor because of the oil consumption problem. I posted earlier as #110 and I have an update. I am also experiencing a loud rumbling noise at the top of the engine when starting my car. Maybe Honda needs to stick with building lawnmowers, weed eaters, and farm equipment. Car in multiple times now for Spark Plug #3 fouling, misfire. lets all call Honda Corp. @ 1-800-999-1009. The local shop is stating the first engine was replaced due to the lawsuit but this one is not covered. Needless to say Honda Corporation did not feel the same way. In 2019 with now 93,000 miles .. misfire again of plugs, oil fouled. To make a long story short my 2009 did not last. after doing numerous oil consumption tests and trips to the dealer, to my surprise Honda Canada agreed to rebuilt the engine ( rings and pistons only). No more Hondas for this family! Now if I drove on freeway more often, I have to do an oil change every 1000 miles, not 3000 miles as suggested by manufacturer. I started experiencing problems with oil consumption in the second year. They act like this is normal. I bought the extended warranty. As part of the settlement agreement, Honda has agreed to provide "valuable benefits" to Class Members to resolve the litigation. Then the service at Honda told me that, due to the harsh driving conditions in my area, (Virginia Beach area, not exactly the Mojave desert), that my oil would need changed more often. Extending the warranty will not fix the problem. I was told to buy Honda dependable vehicle this is first I have owned and will never buy another. I have honda accord sedan 2009 ex-l with same issue that 100s of people . I will ask to inspect the block when it is torn down. Got up this morning and the car wouldnt start. Took it in for the oil consumption issue/recall.., honda did change only 3 spark plugs (i paid extra to change the other 3 spark plugs)..and the honda tech s also did the famous software/firmware update. How can I get more information on being part of this class action suit. I owned a 2010 Honda Accord and in August, 2013 I got an oil change and noticed that my oil life was down by 15%. UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. Any assistance would be appreciated. So what is the current status of the class action suit? It past 83,000mi now. Never heard of acceptable to use 1 quart for every 1000 miles math says 3 quarts in one 3000 mile oil change period how absurd. 08 Honda Accord,4 cyl Major Mechanical Problem with Engine, Sticking Piston Rings. Obviously the flaws inherent in this motor are caused by the owner/driver. After all the extended warranty on the oil defect was only offered because someone else took the time to fight back! The timing chain has already been replaced less that a year ago and now again the problem is present again. This did not fix the problem. Came onto the internet to find out that everyone with 2008 Accords are having the same problem. 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. I too will never buy another Honda. Honda, please step up to the plate and do right by your customers! And if I tell them I have the problem they should fix it. Im done w Honda. Has been going on since about 33,000. My oil light would come on and when I checked it.. Then I brought my car into the HOnda dealership and they put me on this oil consumption test. GOT CASE NUMBER CLAIM WITH AMERICAN HONDA CORP. ALSO CONTACTED LAWYER. ?thank you for any info. I have contacted both dealerships and told them that I want a new car. October 2015 edited December 2017 I just recently learned that my car (2009 Honda Accord, 4 cyl.) 2009 accord. I have a 2008 Accord that is consuming oil. I have the exact same problem. The dealer refused to acknowledge this problem so i called honda. I had no hope up until now as Honda denies an issue other than a useless software update. Another dealership replaced the short block. The manufacturer was notified. I bought brand new and car now has 56,000 miles. I feel like Im getting the run-around. I have a 2010 Honda Accord and it is burning oil constantly. It now has 76000 miles on it and sounds like my timing chain is making noise too what a joke how can honda say a quart every 1000 miles is normal NO WAY ! I told her about the loss of oil and asked if that was related and also shared my concern about no indication that the oil was low and other possible damage that could cause. After talking to the Honda representative about getting me a new engine they said that they can replace the engine (do an engine short block) for $3,400. We are so happy, Danny email me at. at 18000mi engine light comes up, drive to dealer and see no engine oil. Not going to happen. I had to tow it there. Extremely disappointed. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. Anyway, my car work fine now and dont burn oil and dont smell bad. I do all interstate driving. Dealership told me I need to replace pistons at a time of 3,000.00. I brought it back for their review, and only then did they claim that the power steering was broken when I brought it in the first time, despite the fact that they never mentioned it, and it was not indicated on the recent multi-point inspection done at the first dealership! Then I was told that the oil light will come on when it is about 3-3 1/2 qts low, and there shouldnt be any damage to the engine. I have had 12 new Honda cars since 1984. Due to the fact that the deadline for the class action suit has already ended, what do I do now if I missed it? Our 2008 Accord XL is burning oil too. Honda needs to work for their customers- not against them. I have even talked to the corporation. 3- if you are lucky to fall into the extended warranty and approved for the fix, since Honda is paying for the labor and the part for the engine, take the advantage and save on the labor fee and just pay for some optional parts from your pocket and ask them to replace them for you labor-free like, drive belt, timing chain (2 chains), V-teck, tensioner ( total about $500) you are saving over $600 on labor if you want to replace them later. I have a 2010 Accord EXL that I purchased new. WE OWN A 2008 V6 ACCORD IT DOES USE OIL MORE THAN NORMAL. I drive roughly 1500 highway miles per month. I drove my car in town, there is no problem, but when I drove on freeway, I lost oil about a quart every 1000 miles, I need to check my oil all the times, The first time, after I bought this 08 Accord, I drove to Las Vegas, NV. 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? At 72k miles the car started misfiring terribly. Only had 156,000 miles. Same ole storyoil is going right out tailpipe you can see the black carbon on muffler Im using a quart every 1 thousand miles forcing me to constantly monitor the oil or risk seizing the enginecant afford to replace the car or I would plus dealers are aware of the problem so they offer you very little on your trade. ..So my emissions and VSA lights came on in my 2010 Honda odyssey (85K miles). Im not impressed so far Bought my 2008 Accord EX Coupe I-4 w/ 61K at the beginning of July I always thought Honda was the way to go for reliability Wish I didnt get rid of my 04 Cavalier After 3K of miles oil light comes on The dealership updated my computer on the oil consumption and told me it was fixed Another 3K just rolled around, and here comes the oil light !! I own 1998 honda accord and a 2001 honda crv. Did this resolve or did they find the problem? What a fix from Honda. Low oil bad plugs right after I bought it. Ive been checking my oil level every 1,000 miles, adding in between 1-2 qts every time I check. The more the law firm has against Honda, the better. Spent nearly $400 to replace plugs at 78k mi., plugs fouled again at 105K mi. Have a 2008 Accord experiencing same problem. Said I hit a pothole but no potholes around my area. I have taken my 2008 Honda to the the dealership for every service. If youre experiencing this issue, press it as much as you can before your engine blows up like mine!!! Very disappointed. To look at my 08, you would think it was brand new. Now, the other day, my husband was driving 60 mph and the car surged, lost power and stalled. The problem is growing worse. Time to say enough is enough. Honda will not admit a problem nor can they fix it. My 2010 i4 accord coupe that I bough about a year ago has started to burn oil! I was then told I would need to pay for a diagnostic for them to continue troubleshooting. contact me if you can. I am bringing my car for repair today since they have finally figured out the problem (it has been over 2 years) I pray that this lawsuit works out and I get reimbursed. Started burning oil at about 50,0000 miles. Said it now has an 8 year engine warranty with no mileage restrictions. Ive noticed that whenever I change my oil, after about 5000-6000 miles, that only about 2-3 quarts come out. I think the Dealers are in this with Honda corporate. Have it back to dealer that tried all kind of repair from oil sensor to the tightening heat shield. Everyone thought it was my driving. Im going to make signs to put on my car window telling the world about Honda. Oil starvation from a engine is the most damaging and costly effect on a engine :(. Im at around 140k miles now and it has been a fight to make it this far. now it lacks power and everything else, this sucks. Official recalls have been issued for the 2011 Honda Accord by the NHTSA. Car shudders between 1st and 2nd gear and now Im having a engine issues caused by fouled spark plugs. How can I join this law suit? I dont know what to do im so disgusted! I have an 08 with the 4 cylinder engine. I have the same issue with the oil consumption. I even called the Honda customer service of North America and they denied any help or wrong doing. Went to Honda and they did an oil consumption test. It has burned oil sense day one. I have the V6 Honda EXL From the onset, I was told that my engine was low despite the gauge reading 40%. The car felt like it was going to stall at idle and was runing very rough. We got a new engine in our 08 Accord at 62000, all covered under warranty due to this exact problem. and I have to add a quart every 1,000 miles. Have a 2008 Honda accord 4 cy with a little over 35K on it. I asked them what about my oil consumption test. I bought my 2009 Honda Accord about a year ago and the low oil pressure indicator is already is coming on. I have a 2008 Honda Accord that is burning excessive fuel. Money well spent. Total for car was 9200. Both times the valves rattled and then the engine light flickered. It will be going back to our Honda dealer tomorrow and im at the point of demanding I get a new motor. Thus should have been done in 2010 the brand disappoints as I now see from all these complaints . I have a 2008 Honda Accord that is experiencing this defect. 2008 Honda Accord, I have 152,000 miles on it and had not use 1 drop of oil until all of a sudden the Engine light, the VSM light and Caution lights all came on at once. The permanent code line is for future resale. This problem needs to be fix an I want to be apart of the class action law suit. I dont think he was normal. I need to trade this car away.. This is a serious problem that Honda needs to recall and fix all vehicles with this issue. At 54000 miles, check engine light illuminated with surge and rough idle. Car has 127,000 miles on it now and it uses 5 quarts of oil between changes. They have lost my business forever. I want to be part of this law suit. I am on a oil consumption study. Honda has been trying to cover this up for too long and I am tired of playing their games. Then the plugs started to foul. I have religiously changed my oil every 3000 miles and have done all scheduled maintenance. I am also using about a quart every 1000 miles. I went with the Honda becasue I waas told they are reliable but that has turned out to be a lie..Thanks Alot Honda. There is a recall, in Canada, we got the letter and our 2008 is now getting a new motor not fixed but brand new motor we are very happy pick it up next week. Im finding out now that it was a VTC actuator. Opened up a case with Honda of USA. Took it to a repair place had carbon steel rotors put on with everything else new. If anyone would care to let me know it would be really really appreciated, my email is lenola22@yahoo.com if it isnt listed above, thank you so much. The dealership recommended that I have an oil consumption test every 600 miles. Does this sound right ???? Hazard: A defective screw on the turret connection can break, posing a risk of severe injury and drowning hazard for divers. ), the timing chain has stretched and I am paying the dealer over $1000 to fix. Have had the same issue, but burning more than a quart per thousand miles. Added to comment below, The noise stopped as soon as the dealer changed the oil and it was actually full. In 2015 with 155K miles the same exact issue is occurring. Since I am retired and have lots of time on my hands, and a strong believe the fighting back is the only way to get justice this will become my hobby. Caked oil on all over the firing end of plug. 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