Did Honda take care of the issue ? This lawsuit only goes to 2010? Imagine driving our unreliable vehicles on a highway and an engine failure takes place and a potential fatal accident occurs. Then when the car was around 52K, the spark plug went. I thought my 2008 accord oil burning is an isolated problem. Car seems to be consuming more and more oil. 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. And now weve found this website with all this information. Now Im on the hook for 5 yrs of payments on this car. The problem is growing worse. Since this dealership was clearly incompetent, or dishonest, or more likely, both, I asked Honda corporate to suggest another dealership to do the repair.which is supposed to take about 3 days according to Hondas service bulletin. My 2008 Honda Accord LX is currently in for service on the exact issues mentioned here. Also, had to replace the brakes in 2010. 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. Same as everyone else just left the shop with a new set of spark plugs! Oh, maybe then theyll settle a lawsuit. Well, it was not fine because there was barely any oil in the engine. Found countless people who are experiencing these same problems and Honda plays dumb. I have taken it in for an oil consumption test.. I was going to give Honda another try, test drove the 2013 but when I read reviews I most likely will not buy another Honda. They checked my oil. They told me that I had to have them change oil on my car and check back every 1,000 miles for 6x for consumption test. ECO mode not engaging because of low oil but no oil low indicator light turning on instrument panel. Maybe I shouldve!? Suggested watch oil consumption and change oil every 4,000 miles. the car is hesitating and they spent a little time on that, cleaned the MAF sensor, still nothing. Since 78k miles it started the oil burning; now at the rate of 1000 miles per quart (now 90k miles total). LAST WEEK THE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS ALMOST 2 QTS LOW. Been through the software update, the changing of the spark plugs, had not changed the piston rings yet. He then went to the business where we have our oil change and accused them of forgetting to put oil back into the car once they drained it. I fill 2 qts every 2000 miles. I constantly have to check oil and also take to the dealership to top off since it is constantly running low. Now when you run low on oil it stores a permanent code in the computer that cant be erased. 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. My car is still smoking at 28000 miles.It burns 1 qrt of oil every 1000 miles. I also had the break, seat-belt and the dimming headlights every 21 seconds. This is my 1st and last Honda. Does anyone know of any solution to this? Replaced pcv valve. I have an 08 with the 4 cylinder engine. Go figure. Talking about. 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. THANK YOU. No need to pay for tests. Finally at 28,000 miles the dealership replaced the engine. I had my 2008 v6 Accord less than a week. 1 qt in 3000k-contact tec line again indicating Honda recognizes a problem but has refused to correct in my car. (read the case very carefully: it is NOT a recall, and at the 11th hour they got all reference to oil consumption yanked from the case before it is settled; and, technically, if they replace plugs once you have received one recovery (see page 11 of case settlement.) I have taken it to Honda all three times and they tell me they cant find a reason. Work was recently completed at no charge except for the timing chain and tensioner they talked her into replacing as it was LOOSE, just for the parts though no labor. I have a radiator leak too and thats prob a result of the cat backup.. And battery drainage leaving me trip jump start after leaving anything on for over a minute. Extending the warranty will not fix the problem. The regional service manager was nasty and wouldnt help me. My sister bought me an accord V6 a few years ago, being a single mother and having owned previous Hondas I was set on getting just that for reliability and longevity. I mentioned the class action law suit and all the documented challenges on the internet . I didnt know about this law suit. Always told me the oil usage was normal. Now I am being told that the only other option is to have the internal seals replaced and rebuild the engine. This fix lasted about a year and half and the car started to have same issues. It now appears that I must add oil every 1000 miles so I dont run dangerously low. Same thing is going on with my car and I can not believe Honda is just looking the other way. The VSA light has come on a few time. The warranty of the car paid for the fix. It was over two quarts low at the time. Already had my transmission redone, thank god for extended warranty. I didnt notice this until I got it waxedI saw little crowfeet in the paint after I got it waxed. There was none. I am normally more astute, but they got me at a weak moment, I figured this was just about the 2 little dings, and after all it was a HONDA CERTIFIED vehicle, which means NO MAJOR ACCIDENTS, AND they valued the car, in writing, at a number that did not reflect major body work. I too, have a very disturbing grinding noise at start up and the noise continues while Im driving at lower RPMs. But, I dont see how I can this time. What gets me is that I worked three years of high school at the local grocer mad saved to buy my first car cash. This did not fix the problem. I have the same problem with my Honda Accord 2008 Coupe. Get rid of the car? Same sad story here. It has already been towed to the local dealer once last year & did get the software update & it keeps happening. 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. The quality of Honda has really gone downhill. then will ask you to come back when you have driven 1000 miles. Someone. Of course those Honda tests came back clear according to the dealership. Took it in every 2 weeks for about 3 months and it was using 2 quarts every 900 miles. Dont know why, or how it happened, but I didnt pay a penny. I checked its fluids before bringing it in to the local dealership to find the problem with the misfiring and I noticed it was about 1.5-2 quarts low on oil. Brought the car in for the 1000 mi oil consumption test. I took it to Honda stating a SB repair is out on this and all they would do is re-program it. Funny business. For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Honda button. This car wont pass emissions so I guess I will have to pay since not ready to buy a new one. I checked my oil yesterday and it was low 1 qt. I have a 2008 4cyl, I have had this issue twice. 08 Honda Accord,4 cyl Major Mechanical Problem with Engine, Sticking Piston Rings. Owned a CRV for a number of years. They force me to change engine oil and do 1000 mi tests. Anyone else trouble with the second engine in that car?? The car doesnt foul spark plugs as is the case with cars that burn oil. BS honda should honor their name . The dealer at MIDDLETOWN NY HONDA wouldnt fix it either. This all happened 2months ago. How can I get in this Class Action Settlement???? of course. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS ASKED ME TO COME IN FOR THREE OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS SO FAR AND THEY ARE ASKING ME TO COME BACK FOR FOURTH. 2008 Honda accord exl owner. Details on how to file a claim to receive reimbursement for repair costs can be found here. I have 72000 miles on my car. I read that honda decided to extend the powertrain warranty up to 8 years after purchasing with no limit to mileage. At 72k miles the car started misfiring terribly. I have a 2009 honda accord EXLbought it brand new with 28 miles on it. IF THERES ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT KNOWS WHAT TYPE OF LEGAL RECOURSE I HAVE AGAINST HONDA PLEASE ADVISE. I need to be added to the list with this class action case before I drop 1 more penny on this piece of junk. The dealerships are running me in loops! Honda, please step up to the plate and do right by your customers! I have 3 accords. I also have an 08 accord and have had the same problems. 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 . My 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L AWD is experiencing similar issues. Calls to Honda have been fruitless as well. took it in for first test, told all good. That worked, temporarily. I bought my Honda Accord Coupe EX-L brand new in 2010. My 2009 disintegrated a rod bearing. My husband did not believe himnow we are going through it again but the oil light never alerts usSOMETIMES its the engine light and sometimes NO LIGHT! Since then I have noticed slowly decreasing gas mileage. I check the oil dip stick once and was almost completely out of oil. I have the same issue as everyone else. I have a 2009 Accord and am doing the oil consumption test and have complained about the amount of oil used. I own a 2008 Honda 4 cyllinder and it started burning oil big time at about 40,000 miles. To diagnose And replace spark plugs was 600.00. Mentioned the noise to the service guy and he said they would take a look. Notices a build up in the exhaust line which would indicate as many comments do that it is getting into the combustion chamber. Very frustrating that dealership nor Honda will acknowledge the ridiculousness of the problem. It was usually 1 to 1 and 1/2 quarts low at 1,000,-3000 miles after oil change. Recently, she told me the car would run rough and \rev up\ from time to time. We purchased the Honda because we read how well made and reliable their cars were made. It has been using oil for quite some time and neither my husband nor I could figure out where it is going. #3 plug keeps fouling and Honda says its a maintanence part even though there supposed to be for 100,000 miles.nice car but engine has too many problems. How can i get recompensated and where would i get information about recalls or options availability so i can stop doing repairs myself. This means that my 2010 Honda Accord is protected up to about the end of 2017 or 125,000 miles. I too have to keep spare oil in my car at all times. Not happy about it. To add insult to injury, there was nothing put into car fax regarding the work completed on the 2009. I filed a complaint with BBB, but they could not do anything since my car is at 137,000 miles now. Thats where I stand at this point. Money well spent. I had never had to add oil to any vehicle, honda or other, in my life. The contact stated that the piston rings failed. I never received any notice as an owner of this make and model. My 2008 honda accord burns oil at an unually fast rate. 2009 Accord wit a V-6 engine. 2009 V6 accordhow do I get involved with the lawsuit?!? I bought a new 2010 honda accord exl.. Is there a class action for the 4cyl? There has been several incidents that I have been stranded because the car just broke down. Very disappointed in Honda own other Toyota/Lexus cars and very satisfied how Toyota handling any issue. Did this resolve or did they find the problem? Now at 84k miles my car is doing this same loud knocking on start up along with another unknown noise. Every day I get behind the wheel and wonder if this is the day the engine finally gives. Honda is known for their quality engines so this flaw is inexcusable. I went online, found (LINK REMOVED BY EDITOR) and realized that I was experiencing the same thing. Talk about the best acr in the world. NE Ohio Honda dealer says nothing wrong and there is no recalls. UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. The failure mileage was 72,000. Spent nearly $400 to replace plugs at 78k mi., plugs fouled again at 105K mi. We bought car from private party with no issue on car fax at 49000 miles now has 57000 miles. I drive a lot for work. how do I join in on the lawsuit. Lets go buy a GM product and we can sue them during the next recall!! He said that somebody screwed me over on my last oil change (I had less than a quart of oil remaining), or my car is burning oil somewhere. Honda has offered to replace the o-rings at a 50% discount. Mine was the front breaks in my 2009 Accord. Its over 2 quarts oil low . I WILL never buy another Honda and tell people why. Please help. I have been watching the excessive use of oil for about a year now. I would like further information on the class action suit! We have gone to checking the oil often and refilling when necessary. Honda is a very cheap company. You bet. I checked other Honda vehicles which had the same problems. That was in 5000 miles. It turns out my two of my exhaust valves were somehow damaged resulting in zero compression. I just got it back from Honda and they said it was just a fouled spark plug. We are so happy, Danny email me at. Rediculous. You can find more similar complaints, including my own, described in detail here http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f169a0d?displayRecent. Please add me to this lawsuit so we can force Honda to legally fix our cars! My biggest issue is flickering lights when you turn on the heat or AC. Kept car 3 1/2 weeks not given loaner car. Every time I go in for an oil change. So even on my initial purchase I was DEFRAUDED!! I started experiencing problems with oil consumption in the second year. been through 2 oil consumption test wanting to do a 3rd one. I ve been driving this car now for approx. Car is always maintanced and only has 60,000 milesand here we are 1yr later part messed up again and now i have to pay out of pocket. 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