Everyone is so quick to take the easy way out. I initially thought the dealership forgot to put oil in it when the oil light came on, so I added oil. Lets go buy a GM product and we can sue them during the next recall!! I think I have a lemon and will report to State DMV. 2011 V6 owners need to have their VIN checked as well, because some are affected. So my future resale value is nothing now. Of course those Honda tests came back clear according to the dealership. SAME PROBLEM. Isnt the computer supposed to tell me that? I have even talked to the corporation. I have lost oil. 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! After trying to restart the car, with no results, he sat and waited for a tow truck. (1/2 quart per 1,000 is still unacceptable). Shame on Honda for poorly handling this issue. 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. I dont know. $400 for new spark plugs is a ludicrous price, and if one of them had broken off inside the engine of course just replacing them wouldnt solve the problem. i recently took it back in to the dealership for like the 10th time and the told me the did a computer updade and it will not burn oil again BUT i should change the oit at 3500 miles. Worst car I have ever owned. This car is the worst car I have ever owned and would NEVER buy Honda again, just because of this one. I repeat this is a 4 cylinder accord. I then begin researching and found all of this. My research indicates it is unusual for catalytic converters not to last the life of the car. I have had my car in several times because of excessive oil consumption. Me again. The dealer totally blew me off and said acknowledged it was a problem and I did nothing wrong, but too bad. Boy was I wrong. I have contacted both dealerships and told them that I want a new car. Its just a money grab for the dealers too. I turned the engine off and called a tow service who towed the car all the way to my dealer in Santa Clara CA. oil was changed. Accord.. any updates? You still had a chunk of metal bouncing around inside your cylinders! Got the warranty extension for the piston and piston rings. By the end of today I surmise I will be minus $440.00 dollars and left with a 2009 Honda Accord V6 that could leave me stranded at any time. To my surprise they insisted that THEY must do an oil change. I have a 2008 accord V6 with 110k and just paid it off. The oil was OVERFILLED so high that you couldnt get a reading on the dipstick! 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. The extended coverage on the piston rings is up to 8 years or 125,000 miles. I thought it was odd but didnt dig further. So, my 4 cyl 08 Accord ..loosing oil somewhereis no longer included in the class action? Yes the same exact thing happened to me and I never received any notification and the Honda dealer said its to late.They where very rude. Honda has lost our business. Own 3 Hondas now, but will never own another. This is my 2nd Accord and will be my last Honda I purchase due to Hondas lack of urgency. This includes the Civic SI, Acura TSX and even the Element. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are Thank you Alex Soto & Vince Eagen, we are very grateful. I drove with the Manager of the service Dpt. The warning light does not come on when levels are low, and I need to closely monitor the oil level. My dealer is talking about replacing pistons, rings etc. Corrective action: Honda dealers will replace piston rings as necessary, update the powertrain control module software and replace oil-fouled spark plugs. Having oil issues. Get a lot of people to literally haunt them and make their lives miserable. This problem needs to be fix an I want to be apart of the class action law suit. 2008-2012 Honda Accord Piston Ring Issue By Tom Torbjornsen July 26, 2018 No photo available 2007-2013 Toyota Oil Issue By Tom Torbjornsen July 26, 2018 Stay in the know Don't miss out on. Are there any other options? The only way to even get them to learn how to deal with their customers is to call up their corporate USA headquarters. The dealer had told me I go 12,000km with not changing the oil. They covered about half the cost of a car rental, leaving me with an additional $376 expense. I have been experiencing excessive oil consumption with my 2009 Honda Accord for the last 18 months. THANK YOU. I have a 2010 4cyl Sedan 4 door, Automatic with 67K miles. We purchased the Honda because we read how well made and reliable their cars were made. Haven't had any problems in that department though. Wow! I travel a lot and now cant trust my car anymore . In less then 3k, again the oil light came on and again the was NO Oil in the car. The dealer would like to help, but the corporate headquarters disallow. Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles.The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. They could or would not tell me an amount or reason they would do so. Love my accordbut, good-bye Honda. I am trying to find out why some dealers are getting the repair authorized and others are not. I want Honda to come clean, you are losing out, not us! I too has what thur the rear brake pads after less then 15,000 miles.. and dealer denied warranty before the lawsuite appeared to the public eyes.. Honda also has the first start up of the engine in the morning or after long no starting time and you hear that loud rattle for the first 5 seconds then the noise is gone.. Honda has a Service letter on that too..and they deny warranty for that too.. oh yes. FYI: changed the original back brake at 46K, so nothing to complain about. These people are total crooks dealers and Honda alike; everyone denies, lies, hides, makes half-truth statements. If this had happened two years ago for you, then Honda would have paid to replace the piston rings in cylinders 1-4 only. They made a call to honda letting them know that I am losing too much oil and now honda is telling me that I need to show proof of all my oil changes since I bought my car to prove that I have been maintains my car. Hopefully its fixed, I love the car other than spending a fortune on oil. Pulled over and checked everything and drove it on home. Been through the software update, the changing of the spark plugs, had not changed the piston rings yet. Please, please fill this out. When I looked on the computer before they even called me back I found so many similar complaints with the end result being the engine needed replaced I was floored. VERY INTERESTED IN LEMON LAW. Engine started to have missfires 4 days out. I highly doubt the dealer will render any solution to this problem. Mine is doing the same thing. I don't see a reason why not to do it. Im checking the oil every week or two, and each time, its at least a quart low; however, theres never any oil on the driveway, so wheres it going? Totally bummed, disappointed and broke!!! Then I brought my car into the HOnda dealership and they put me on this oil consumption test. Was not aware of the class action suit for the piston ring issues. I guess we wait and see. The noise lasts for approximately two seconds and sounds like the timing belt system is ratcheting into place. Added a quart of oil 6 months after I purchased it. Honda dont cheat the people that purchased your product.. The car had about 90,000k miles on it and all of a sudden it leaks about 1+ qt for every 1000 miles. Well, so much for Hondas track record with me and my families. The dealer is giving me the same bs about the oil consumption test. Have a 2009 Honda Accord, having the same issues as everyone else, using excessive amounts of oil, I have an appointment at the dealership. Top Class But, I dont see how I can this time. We had to add 3 qts to make it show full. Any suggestions?? Is it worth it if Honda isnt owning up to the problem? Oil starvation from a engine is the most damaging and costly effect on a engine :(. We also had problems with the tires having to be replaced prematurely. If anyone screwed you on this it was your non-Honda mechanic overcharging you for spark plugs and not doing the work that needed to be done. I am waiting for Honda to step up and offer a resolution. I own a Honda Accord 2008. It is very distressing to hear that they are squandering such a hard earned and at one time, well deserved reputation for quality, reliability and superior value. 2009 accord coupe 2.4L. Thats been the indication the oil is getting. That would take me up to 12 months and will pass 8 yrs warranty. Im not a honda specialist, lol! Were certain there had to have been damage done. Spoke to the dealer where I purchased my Honda Pre Certified 08 Accord LX-P about an VTC Actuator problem. Also, the spark plug breaking is a different issue than the one everyone else is having. I cant sell it to a private buyer with knowing it has this issue and Im sure a dealer wont give me jack for a trade in. Reply catjam Additional comment actions Well this job is not a recall. The next morning I call my dealer and she says.. Oh just bring it in. So, fo course I was not checking the oil. I was finally able to find the class action suit and told them i was having the same issue. TL RSB, exLED, OEM Tweeters-LED Mirrors-LED Tail Lights, Coutesy Lights, Ambient Light Kit, 4G TL Retrofit w/TSX-R Lens, RV6 PCD, Bridgestone Potenza S-04. My paint is crap (from no fault of my own), VTC problems, high oil consumption, and $$$ Not much of a reliable car like they used to be. i know about the class action lawsuit but it seems to only apply to the V6 models. I am very dissatisfied with Honda. Burning oil at a rate of 1 quart every 800 miles. I am a Account Rep who spends the majority of my time visiting customers but not in this case. We purchased our 2008 Accord in 2010, used and certified by the dealership, with 49,000 miles on it. Please tell me how I can join the class action lawsuit. Im never getting another Honda. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 18k and no issues yet, but I guess its now marked as a ticking time bomb. The quality of Honda has really gone downhill. This is my first Honda which I bought because everything I heard about Hondas was positive and was told they last forever. My 2008 Honda Accord began a grinding, winding and knocking noise in the engine all around the same time. Every time I have reached my destination, I have had to add oil. Just took started to notice that the car is burning oil in between oil changes (all done at Honda). That was in 5000 miles. I am having same issues and am very dissatisifed that this is not a recall. I have a 2010 Accord Coupe EX-L (4 cyls) It was burning over 3 quarts per oil change. Document EVERYTHING! I want to be included in this class-action suit. Dealer confirmed my VIN today. I purchased a 2013 EXL Honda Accord with the 4-cylinder with a direct inject Dreamworks engine. and has not been this great of a burden. I have a 2008 Honda accord and thought I was buying a reliable car that I could depend on to not break me, like the last two that I have had.. My email is hnanigui@gmail.com I will NEVER purchase a Honda again. The more the law firm has against Honda, the better. Just as I was pulling into the airport to leave on vacation, the check engine and oil light came on simultaneously. 2009 Accord wit a V-6 engine. My car makes all kinds of noises and the oil light comes on and off every day. Hopefully I can convince them but I'm doubtful. I purchased a Honda for the first time after owning other cars because I was looking for something reliable. Extending the warranty will not fix the problem. Its gotten to the point that I keep extra oil in my trunk to make sure Im never stranded alone. I am constantly having the oil changed and due to a lack of oil. This alert all Honda owners of the problem. I also had the break, seat-belt and the dimming headlights every 21 seconds. i went to the dealer and they said this thing happen due to lot of highway drive but it does not make any sense that lot of highway driving will decrease the oil level. Does this class action suit cover 4 cylinder 2008 Accords? Same here!! I requested to perform the compression test. They contacted my local Honda, who, in turn, asked me to come back and do another oil consumption test! 1st Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Injury and Drowning Hazard; Manufactured by XDEEP. I have the 08 v6 accord. Same issue with my 2008 Accord 4-cyl now at 67K. So, if your Accord is burning oil, check if it's had its TSB work done. Was planning on getting at least another year or two out of it. I have a 2009 V6 Honda Accord burns 1 quart of oil every 900 1000 miles. If you get a check, let us know! Then the brake pads, now w/the oil burn excessive. I have also had spark plugs replaced twice within the year. 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). Honda, what is up with your Accord? We have gone to checking the oil often and refilling when necessary. I now have significant amounts of oil dumping into the tube wells. This time the dip stick showed above the full mark. It began in 2010 with 19,000 miles with mis fire # 2 cylinder, bad . My car is doing the exact same thing. 09 accord EX-L please add me to your list for info on law suit. Buy DNJ PR262.20 Oversize Piston Rings/For 1999-2017/ Acura, Honda, Saturn/Accord, Accord Crosstour, MDX, Odyssey, Pilot / 3.2L, 3.5L / SOHC / V6 / 24V / J32A1, J32A2, J32A3, J35A1, J35A3, J35A4, . a huge oil related issue resulting in a class action lawsuit. I have to add oil to keep it full and when I questioned Honda, they would not admit that there is a history but want me to come in for an oil consumption test that will take several days and cover around 1000 miles. The engine has already been reprogrammed per the most recent oil consumption service bulletin. Never again with Honda. Sit for an hour or more at the dealership, while they are smart enough to check the dipstick. Since 78k miles it started the oil burning; now at the rate of 1000 miles per quart (now 90k miles total). I called the dealer and brought ALL the evidence that I found into them and they suggested I bring the car in every 1000 miles to do a oil consumption test. Calls to Honda have been fruitless as well. Constantly needs oil. Its in the shop right now and Im looking at $1,400 in repairs. This was back in 2010. Dont know what to do. I agree with everyone else. I have sworn by Hondas for years. As part of the settlement agreement, Honda has agreed to provide "valuable benefits" to Class Members to resolve the litigation. 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. I took the car to the dealership, it stayed there for a week. I have had more problems with my Accord than any other car Ive owned. Thought it might be leaking but it is not. They quietly extended the warranty and now I have to pay for all the repairs. My accord has 83000 miles on it and has always used Mobil 1 synthetic oil, what a disappointment for me having owned about 7 Hondas. Back to the oil consumption test AGAIN! Honda says it needs the software updateI am taking it in on Saturday for the update. I almost never went longer than 3500 miles between oil changes. Because of all the problems, I do not feel like this car will make it 120,000 miles. I have until 6/10/16 or another 23k miles to decide if I get the repairs. Honda said my car uses 1quart every 750miles, and I waiting to hear back to see how much assistance I will be given for the nearly 3,000 dollar estimate. As a result, the Accord oil defect forces consumers to constantly monitor oil levels in their vehicles and, worse, replace the oil at a rate far exceeding their reasonable expectations and will eventually incur bills for repairs of components damaged by the oils corrosive byproducts. 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