It was then that I noticed my car was burning too much oil. I check the oil every week and it seems like it eats more oil later in the life of the oil change. I am very disappointed in Honda over these issues! They said this is way out of spec but the dealership wanted to charge me over $1000 just to get an official diagnosis before they could fix it. In 2012, I had the VTC actuator replaced because the engine light kept staying on. I purchased 2008 Honda Accord EX in Ontario Canada just a month ago at 67500KM and did a oil change. The car doesnt foul spark plugs as is the case with cars that burn oil. So now 2 years later and I get a check engine light. Recently, she told me the car would run rough and \rev up\ from time to time. I feel like Im getting the run-around. None of you received a letter from Honda stating that there is an oil burning issue with these cars, we fought 4 years with Honda on our accord burning oil they are as of this week putting a New motor in our 2008. Cylinder misfire, oil spilling into combustion chamber and spark plug failure issues with a 2009 Honda Accord EX V6 in June 2012, April 2013 and September 2013. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Would like to know how the lawsuit is going and if honda will accept its mistake. I have taken it in for an oil consumption test.. Based on how much oil is consumed they will or will not replace the part. The dealer would like to help, but the corporate headquarters disallow. The test came back the same though, unfortunately. They could or would not tell me an amount or reason they would do so. I just received the recall note from Honda yesterday (08.26.2015) in my mail box and decided to search the topic on internet. I have a 2009 accord. Opened up a case with Honda of USA. Honda extends Accord, CR-V warranty over fouled piston rings | New and Used Car Reviews, Research & Automotive-Industry News & LeftLaneNews. 300 miles. To make a long story short my 2009 did not last. Another misfire incident occurred the other day and I took it in. Would not recommend HONDA to anyone. I have a 2007 Accord EX-L 4 cylinder. I also use RoyalPurple only not cheap to add a quart every 1500 miles at 11$ a quart . I have the 08 v6 accord. Thats where I stand at this point. I have gone through the dealer with several oil consumption tests but have been told I do not meet the tolerances established by Honda of 1.0 quart per 1000 miles (I am at .75 quart/1000). Have 2010 v6 bought new. Can all of us whose own problem Honda sue the Honda? 1 qt in 3000k-contact tec line again indicating Honda recognizes a problem but has refused to correct in my car. Every time I take my car in for the oil change it has been low on oilI honestley dont know what to do.I am also haveing problems with my leather on the arm rest..and on the driver side door. like you mentioned but I would still like to get more from you so if I have to I can reference that you had the motor replaced. so i went to another dealer service center and they said thats the defect and they said i you have extended warranty from honda then they will only fix for you without any cost. We live in Illinois & purchased our 2010 accord exl v-6 brand new in Dec. 2009. bout to go to court and try and get rest refunded. Had to replace all plugs, 6,000 miles later same issue, Mia fire bad plugs. This is a serious problem that Honda needs to recall and fix all vehicles with this issue. It is my wifes car, I do all the scheduled maintenance on the vehicle. 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. DETROIT (AP) Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they're being driven. I brought the car to the honda service on the day, and they told me that oil was low and they added 2 and half quarts. I guess not! The guy seemed to think it was funny, like I was dumb for bringing my car to him. Get a lot of people to literally haunt them and make their lives miserable. This has been such a hassle (having to go through hell with the dealer and the purchase of Oil) that I will NEVER buy another Honda again. to my daughter with 60,000 mi from dealer in SC. 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 even on my initial purchase I was DEFRAUDED!! That is a cultural thing. also i mentioned to the service representative about the service bulletin 12-087 and he said that the service bulletin only applies to cars that are under warranty. 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. Went and got an oil change, earlier then needed, and in a few weeks oil light came on again. I purchased is used with 54,000 miles. After months of fighting Honda of America rebuilt my engine last week at no charge. I have been watching the excessive use of oil for about a year now. Constantly needs oil. My biggest issue is flickering lights when you turn on the heat or AC. Honda has been trying to cover this up for too long and I am tired of playing their games. Hazard: A defective screw on the turret connection can break, posing a risk of severe injury and drowning hazard for divers. I contacted Honda Corporation because I thought it was only fair for them to pay for the extended warranty. I have a 09 honda accord with 80000 miles and ive started noticing that it was using more oil then it should. Since having this 8th generation accord, I have purchased enough parts to exceed the original purchase amount, and that is just for the parts. Will we be informed of our participation in this lawsuit? How does someone join in the class lawsuit? 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. This car wont pass emissions so I guess I will have to pay since not ready to buy a new one. I did no that this car eat oil. This fix lasted about a year and half and the car started to have same issues. I have a 2008 Honda Accord. Id like to find out more on what you have done and what you have received from Honda Canada. This means that my 2010 Honda Accord is protected up to about the end of 2017 or 125,000 miles. contact me if you can. DO NOT BUY A HONDA on Long Island or in New Rochelle!! Oil monitor showed around 50% remaining. This happened for years and they could not figure out the problem. Im so sick of honda. Hopefully all will be fixed. I have talked to at least 10 different mechanics. 2008 accord with 41,000 miles. Service manager at the dealer said I need a new block, but he needs authorization to perform work. 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. I also have an 08 Accord V6, after 4 mos. 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). They do not seem to understand that oil consumption is based upon using the car as opposed to only using it sparingly. Kept car 3 1/2 weeks not given loaner car. The grinding noise has appeared during a start when the car is cold. .. wow.. first the rear brakes lawsuit. The failure mileage was 72,000. I bought this car because Consumer Reports said the Honda Accord was the best sedan even though they had been having this problem for 2 years. No low oil light but engine was almost 3 qts low at 60% on the dash. 2- Go to a dealership and say i have excessive oil consumption problem and i want you run the test for me. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Should I join the Class action suit and if yes, how? I am 2 quarts down at 2000 miles and they say that is normal. Consumes at least a quart in between oil changes, if not more. This will be my last Hond. I have called Honda on an earlier date when I received the Warranty Extension: Sticking Piston Rings Resulting in High Engine Oil Consumption on August 8, 2015 and it was printed April 15, 2015. I don't see a reason why not to do it. I will never buy another Honda. Everyone thought it was my driving. Did all the diagnostics like tracing the lines, removing and replacing filters, and observing seals and the garage for obvious leaks. Brought the car in for the 1000 mi oil consumption test. We also have fouled plugs #1,2 & 3. They replaced the pistons and rings(genuine honda parts) and I have since change the oil twice with 16,000 km. If it is an actual recall, what country are you located in. Had a 81 Prelude I loved and it had about 250,000 miles on it when I finally sold it. Honda has extended the powertrain warranty of these affected . I WILL never buy another Honda and tell people why. the car is hesitating and they spent a little time on that, cleaned the MAF sensor, still nothing. Editors note: This is only one of dozens of service bulletins issued each month by automakers. Within the first 1000 miles i noticed it gives a heavy puf of smove when atarting even when its warm. HAD TO PULL OVER. checked oil weekly. I own a Honda Accord 2008. 13-078. New 2013 are having engine shuddering problems, cannot help but wonder if these cars will have an oil consumption problem as well? I went thru the misfire issue with my 2010 Honda Accord v6 from July 2013 to Feb 2014. Its been in the dealership shop more than I imagined. Reference TSB No. Its in the shop right now and Im looking at $1,400 in repairs. was part of a recall for defective piston rings. I left to return to California and past the town of Williams on I5 (about 165 miles from my home) The check engine light came on blinking. Past 1000 miles and oil was at full level. Add me to this list. 2009 Accord 4cyl, auto. I am doing my best to fight their feeble response to this problem. Have had engine lights flashing, jerky driving, and fouled plugs replaced twice since at least 66k miles in 2011 Pilot (always Mystery Cylinder #3). started to hear a grinding sound/tinny sound and the oil light came on. This is my second Honda that is experiencing the oil consumption issue and Im not going to pay for something that seems to be a major issue for the 2008 Hondas. I was pretty furious so she checked with the regional Honda people and got the okay to cover the cost as a one-time goodwill gesture. Honda should be ashamed. I was looking into rebuilding the engine but if Honda will recall the engine then ill wait. I am currently changing the VTC actuator and some other stuff due to this same problem. First time in 35 years of changeing oil that has ever happened. Was told by Honda to take it in for an oil consumption survey. I have a 2009 Accord LXP with only 13,500 miles. Good luck to everyone ! My Accord has been drinking oil since I purchased it new in 2008. Same thing happened at 81000 miles so honda replaced the engine block under extended warranty. I went there and told them I did not give them permission to check anything let alone change anything. Its a huge safety issue and I believe it should be fixed first. I have until 6/10/16 or another 23k miles to decide if I get the repairs. 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. Im very upset and dont know what to do.It is my only means of transportation. Low oil bad plugs right after I bought it. spent $30,000 in 08 for a loaded Accord. When you are back, they check, and if it shows it is burning at least a quart. My 2012 Honda Accord is using about 3 qt. I didnt even get contacted about the Brake lawsuit, which sucks becuase I replaced my brakes after 28000 miles. had the same ratteling noise. .. I am waiting for Honda to step up and offer a resolution. How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car? Car is using 1.7qts per 1K miles which works out to a quart used in less than 600 miles. Honda gets the details wrong..again. This is my 1st and last Honda. I purchased a Honda for the first time after owning other cars because I was looking for something reliable. What can I do to support this complaint in court? burns 4-5 quarts per oil change cycle, dealer/corporate refuses to repair after documentation, they say can need to burn more oil than that to be covered under warranty!!! 2nd time check engine light and misfiring could find nothing wrong and said if it keeps happening I will have to have piston rings changed. I intend to join the class action. You need to get an oil change , then its monitored every 1,000 miles. I had never had to add oil to any vehicle, honda or other, in my life. my Accord stalled on a freeway, so I took it in twice, the 2nd they replaced the whole cpu/control modular. One time I was refueling at the gas station and my car would not start. NOT NORMAL. I have own 3 Honda and this one will be the last one and I will make sure any of my friends, family, relative, co-workers will should not BUY another Honda especially those vehicle has the VCM controler which caused all this mess and Honda doesn t take responsible for it. In Canada, certain gas gurus have ethanol, up to 10%. Add another to the list. I checked the oil thank God, because it was 3 qts. We have gone to checking the oil often and refilling when necessary. Every time I have reached my destination, I have had to add oil. The permanent code line is for future resale. Hondo does not want to fix it. I got a immobile car, I might have to replace the engine to revive. The dealer had told me I go 12,000km with not changing the oil. And for HONDA to stand by and KNOW that they made a really BAD vehicle and not help those out that have the issues is crap. The owners manuel recommends oil changes every 10,000 miles..how can the dealers just decide to say it should be changed every 3,000 miles.Honda is so stupid.now they have to pay the law firm.this 2008 accord is my 3rd and last Honda.the brake problem was enough! In 2011, Honda sent me a letter about updating the computer in my Accord. Dealer asks me to bring in every 1k mile for oil consumption test.but we all know the problem is there.What should i do? After reading all these stories im shocked and convinced that this is a huge problem for honda. THANK YOU. I thought it was odd but didnt dig further. Help. I am furious with how Honda has been handling this and I am selling my car right after repairs are complete. Was not aware of the class action suit for the piston ring issues. Surprise, it could cost me over $1000 just to get a diagnosis if the Honda Care warranty denies the claim (which they will because surely theyll say carbon buildup). I live in NY. I trusted Hondas brand. The dealer at MIDDLETOWN NY HONDA wouldnt fix it either. Hopefully I can convince them but I'm doubtful. In 2019 with now 93,000 miles .. misfire again of plugs, oil fouled. It will be going back to our Honda dealer tomorrow and im at the point of demanding I get a new motor. Has anyone had a misfire problem with 2010 honda accord V4 exl. Honda claimed that it was run with low oil for an extended period of time and that it is my fault this happened. It was over two quarts low at the time. The dealership said it was normal and I said that cannot be true. This is despicable. They say it is normal. Said I hit a pothole but no potholes around my area. The Honda dealer wanted to charge me $300 to diagnose out the problemyeah right. Well, when I pulled the oil pan plug only about 1 1/2 to 2 quarts came out and it was some nasty looking oil. Hopefully its fixed, I love the car other than spending a fortune on oil. I have a 2008 Accord, 4 cylinder, I had a rattling noice coming from my engine and I noticed my oil light flicker and I checked my oil to find out it was 3 quarts low! Selling party had used a local oil change business and kept complete records but got rid of them after sale and we are trying to get records with little success.Oil light came on for first of 2.5 quart low experiences, did not come on for the second, we were checking oil to send son back to school when we noticed the lack of oil on dip stick. I own a 2009 Honda Accord with 108,000 miles. I wont even start on the break systme either. I am having the same issues. I did get a copy of it from another Honda dealership.June 13, 2015 superseding the previous one. So I took it to Honda, they couldnt figure it out, basically told me to continuously check my oil. I just found out today from my Honda service tech that there is a class action suit for this problem. Add me to the list. 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