What a bunch of crooks! WE OWN A 2008 V6 ACCORD IT DOES USE OIL MORE THAN NORMAL. It currently has 50,000 truly gentle miles on it from a 51 year Grandmother. My 2008 4 cyl is doing the same thing also, revving between 1st and 2nd gear, dipstick at zero, oil lamp on briefly, when revving, they already replaced serp belts.what is the fix for this problem????? Ive had so many repairs but the major ones now are catalytic converters,. I am having the same issue with my 2008 Accord ELT. dear sir/mami presently own a 4 cylinder 2008 honda accord.I would like to express my dissapointment with the workmanship of this vehicle,in particular with the excessive engine oil consumption.After it reached 100,000 miles the check check engine oil light lits after every 2,000 miles and i had to add 1 quart to keep it wjthin ideal oil level.This adds to personal stress knowing that i bought a lemon engined car and its also a cause of loss of money.My paln before is to hand this over to my soon to be in college son but i dont wanna pass this problem to him.This will be my last honda. 2009 Accord 4cyl, auto. They should just replace it, you knowwwwwww its am issue. I was getting oil changes every month. So i figure they will blow me off at some point. F u honda, never buying honda eveeeer again. 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. Agghhhh Good thing I have an appointment in the morning to find out what the problem is. It is currently under oil consumption test. I fought and got partial win / 1/2 off new engine. We will call Honda to see what they say.Reading the comments above, Im not very optimistic. my Accord stalled on a freeway, so I took it in twice, the 2nd they replaced the whole cpu/control modular. I have searched for a class action for the 4 cylinders but only found one for 6 cylinders. E-mail: bedrails@realtimeresults.net. Just started oil consumption test, hoping I do not get the run around and want my car permanently fixed. Already had my transmission redone, thank god for extended warranty. My 2010 v-6 with 30,000mi uses 1qt of synthedic oil every 5000mi. It now appears that I must add oil every 1000 miles so I dont run dangerously low. Honda refused to offer any explanation or accept any fault. Change my oil every 3k miles religiously and still end up less than half of what I put in there when the next time its due for a change. Numerous check engine light and misfires within 8 months and dealership finally did the valve and ring job. I got the warranty extension letter a few weeks back. VEHICLE TOWED TO HONDA DEALER. They returned the car with the power steering broken, and bad vibration when idling. I should not be having to put oil in between oil changes. They corrected the oil level, and 1000 miles later confirmed that my car was experiencing the problem covered by the law suit and extended warranty. It is absolutely not normal to be burning 3 liters of oil in between oil changes. I notice my problem at 50,000 some miles when my engine would make a noise every now and then I took it to the dealership and they told me there was not enough oil iln my car to touch the stick. How the hell can you be reimbursed for repair when Honda would never acknowledge that there was a problem. However, no change since then. 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. It currently has 84k on it and the Oil light went over so I checked the oil and there was NO oil in my car. If there are enough complaints tey might very well doa recall free of charge for the engine work to fix the problem. They said that every one who has an issue and complain on a blog should call American Honda Corporation to complain so they can document each case. Got up this morning and the car wouldnt start. My 2009 honda accord has a grinding noise that occurs when the ignition is activated from a cold start. I have a 2008 honda accord 6 cylinder with VCM engine. I drove it from San Jose CA to Lincoln City Oregon to visit my cousin. Fed up. I am not spending another $3,400 for a new engine. No.3 cylinder failed and a part of center electrode and insulator nose were gone. Shame on Honda! Theres a different shade of grey o be the driver side door and the alarm would go off multiple times after engaging with the remote. I dont know. I have a 08 Accord EX with 75k miles on it and it eats two quarts of oil BETWEEN oil changes. About 70,000 miles started to consume oil at an increased rate. I took it to Honda and now since Ive just hit 100k they want to charge me the $100 diagnostic few. But, I dont see how I can this time. I bought the extended warranty. I am so glad I found this because my car is having the same problem, and this whole time, since 2009, when I first purchased my car I have been having this problem and always thought it was just my car. I too have to keep spare oil in my car at all times. I took it to Honda stating a SB repair is out on this and all they would do is re-program it. The more the law firm has against Honda, the better. 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! When my A/C acted up, I fixed/replaced it. I bought it certified pre owned from my honda dealer with 28,000 miles & got extended warranty. This week, being fed up I told the manager their explanations are ridiculous and I am going to a lawyer asap. NOT NORMAL. The dealerships are running me in loops! Constantly needs oil. I have 16,000 miles on the new car and have been in the shop each month for a day to fix or check on wheel bearings to rear defroster. They also said all my oil was drained out which is a complete lie because I took pictures of all fluids. our 2008 Honda ody doesnt have the active engine management, so far so good but now I know will check oil regularly we have 78k. The dealer is just confirming things with Honda Canada before anything starts. Two late model Accords and Pilots in our clan have had this same disaster this year. In addition to the cat replacement .. Official recalls have been issued for the 2011 Honda Accord by the NHTSA. Please note this website only provides information on recalls/product updates issued after January 1, 2000. There is nothin they want to do. Then it did it again. Thought it might be leaking but it is not. Luckily the engine did not blow up. 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). Im glad someone is doing something about because this is ridiculous. Im not even a mechanic and know that is a bunch of crap. I reciently changed the oil and put 4 quarts of new oil in. The solution for Fox Honda was to do a compression check I I was to come in every 500 miles. I didnt look online to see if anyone started a class action lawsuit. The Honda Accord class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all current and former owners and lessees of a 2008, 2009, or 2010 Honda Accord vehicle who paid for a repair related to the defect or for oil replacements beyond what a reasonable consumer would expect. No smoke, no leak. Since having this 8th generation accord, I have purchased enough parts to exceed the original purchase amount, and that is just for the parts. My car consume lot of oil and so that i have add some oil after 3000-3500 Kms after my oil change. NE Ohio Honda dealer says nothing wrong and there is no recalls. Resulted 165 to 170 psi within service limit of 134.8 psi. now it lacks power and everything else, this sucks. I bought my 2008 honda accord in Sept/2008. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. Shame on Honda for poorly handling this issue. This is our second Honda and probably the Last!! I have a 2010 Accord EXL that I purchased new. No mas Honda.Thanks for the information! Honda knows its a huge flaw, own up to it! I have installed all of them on my own time with my own hands. Now the car only burns around 1/3 Qt per 1K miles. And costly! problem started with oil light going on. Now out of warranty, 125,000 miles, AM DEALING WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GIVING CODES INDICATING NEED TO REPLACE TWO OF THE THREE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. I have a 2008 Honda Accord EX. Previous job aid dated October 2010, I which I saw stated 1 qt in 2000k -instruction contact Tec line. As part of the settlement agreement, Honda has agreed to provide "valuable benefits" to Class Members to resolve the litigation. The process of removing the old rings is straightforward and takes only minutes, so don't delay. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the It has already been towed to the local dealer once last year & did get the software update & it keeps happening. I have a 2010 Honda Accord v6 ex-l. Honda just rebuilt the motor because of the oil consumption problem. After replacing the water pump, tensioner, and the alternator the noise issue has been solved. I took it to my mechanic before purchasing it and it said it looked great, So I went ahead with the deal. I checked the oil thank God, because it was 3 qts. This is absolutely insane and I will never buy a Honda again nor will I recommend anyone to get one. The test came back the same though, unfortunately. Any one else having this issue? Im happy with my new 2013 Accord so far. Honda replaced all of these parts under the CPO and goodwill warranties- probably because I was a Honda employee for about 28 years and have also owned several Honda automobiles. Honda has honored the powertrain warranty and is replacing the pistons at no charge. I will never buy another honda again and will never bring my car to honda service. I have been having this issue for a while now. Consuming excessive oil since 50k. Its been in the dealership shop more than I imagined. before my first plug change. After reading these Im alarmed how customer service rep at dealership stared at me with a blank face and said I havent heard others with this problem? when I asked him if this is a wide spread problem. I am going to contact a lemon law lawyer in WI. Amazon Music Stream millions of songs: Amazon Advertising Mechanic told me that a quart per 1000 miles is normal??? Owned a CRV for a number of years. Honda claimed that it was run with low oil for an extended period of time and that it is my fault this happened. 12-cv-1377, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. We collectively need to hold Hondas feet to the fire and make them do what is right. . I didnt notice this until I got it waxedI saw little crowfeet in the paint after I got it waxed. expected to be mailed out. Oil consumption problem! I started having problems at 15,000 miles. Honda replaced a bank of spark plugs (#1-3) as a goodwill gesture because there was a tech service bulletin out on that. I have a 2010 honda accord, that is coming up for an oil change(at 2000 of 3000 miles between changes), but the low oil pressure light came on. We have been a Honda family for 15 years, purchases several new Hondas, and the 08 I purchased new has been a total dissapointment. Ive been there 100x and its still within a year of the huge maintenance. I AM TIRED OF HONDA BLOWING SMOKE UP MY ASS. Will see how this goes, we have a 2008 honda elament 6 syd it is leaking oil bad stadted about 6 mo ago is there eney help for that make. 2008 exl v 6 70,000. Really back me off by considering engine replacement after reading this page. I have a 2008 Honda Accord v6 6-speed ex-l and I have been in and out of the shop almost every other week. THIS CAR IS CRAP. Editors note: This is only one of dozens of service bulletins issued each month by automakers. Car is using 1.7qts per 1K miles which works out to a quart used in less than 600 miles. 08 Honda Accord,4 cyl Major Mechanical Problem with Engine, Sticking Piston Rings. I have been watching the excessive use of oil for about a year now. After getting home I had 30% oil life left on the maintenance minder but decided to change oil anyway. All the stories are the same as mine. The dealer said I should be checking oil every gas fill and I thought that was BS. The guy seemed to think it was funny, like I was dumb for bringing my car to him. I have a 2009 Accord and am doing the oil consumption test and have complained about the amount of oil used. I will NEVER purchase a Honda again. Please add me to the settlement. 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? My 2004 honda van lost the transmittion early on and thats when I found out there is a class action suit on that as well! I bought a new 2010 honda accord exl.. Dave (#105 & #108), do you have any more details on the recall in Canada. Took the car back and am now facing a $4000 repair for a cracked cylinder head. Warranty info: This replacement service is being performed free of charge under a special warranty extension good for eight years and unlimited mileage from the original vehicle-in-service date. Just got my letter, I don't have the problem but I'll definitely contact my dealer. I bought a new 2008 Honda Accord. Honda needs to work for their customers- not against them. I dont know what to do im so disgusted! I learned to drive on a Honda (Prelude) and have driven Hondas since I got my license 20 years ago. I too am experiencing excesive oil usage on my 2008 Honda Accord I bought used in 2010. Our 2008 Accord XL is burning oil too. I have all my records. Was this news given to all dealerships so that the owners can get this problem fixed? Also the spark plugs have misfired a couple of different times. 300 miles. Yesterday the spark plugs became fouled and misfired for the first time. I looked to see if had an oil leak but that was not the case. Nevertheless, when the oil problem started, requiring frequent oil level checks I noticed that the paint was peeling on the side panels next to the hood, on both sides. Maybe in the USA they have not recalled the issue they should. This happened for years and they could not figure out the problem. (Oil was not getting to the oil pan on the initial fill). My VTEC indicator came on at 52,000 miles, oil life said 40%. I just purchased it 4 months ago I already wanna get rid of it but Im stuck paying on it for 4.5 more years what a mistake I made Ive owned 6 Hondas and never had an issue till this one. I purchased a 2008 Honda Accord new and it started using oil at about 30,000 miles. I have 2010 Accord with 51k miles on it. This is my 1st and last Honda. Love my accordbut, good-bye Honda. 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. The lawsuit is seeking damages, restitution and injunctive relief for violations of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, the Unfair Competition Law, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and for breach of express warranty. Im in on a Class Action Suit, you never knew there was an issue until all of the oil was gone, they should replace it all. Contemplating on trading car in and never purchase a Honda ever again!!! After I had an episode recently, my husband researched and found this site. I have a 2008 4-cyl, ex, 195 horse engine.honda accord with 130,000 mi. Really?! Also if i had to change the whole engine(short block?) Pretty horrible story, right? Fortunately, this was under warranty. She said theyd like me to start coming in every two weeks so they can monitor my oil consumption and that wouldnt cost me anything. 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