THIS CAR ONLY HAS 56,000 MILES. I am currently changing the VTC actuator and some other stuff due to this same problem. First ? Spent nearly $400 to replace plugs at 78k mi., plugs fouled again at 105K mi. Im finding out now that it was a VTC actuator. Never had this problem before with any of my previous Hondas. I want to be part of this law suit. Another misfire incident occurred the other day and I took it in. Now, the other day, my husband was driving 60 mph and the car surged, lost power and stalled. Honda says it needs the software updateI am taking it in on Saturday for the update. This has been a fight with no support and nothing but lies from Honda Canada. I barely made it home from work and feared I would break down and incur massive towing fees. And if I tell them I have the problem they should fix it. Not as bad as some but still WRONG. Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. Also, had to replace the brakes in 2010. $400 vs dealer cost of ????. E-mail: bedrails@realtimeresults.net. To look at my 08, you would think it was brand new. Took it to a repair place had carbon steel rotors put on with everything else new. I am wondering if the oil consumption problem contributed to the failure of the catalytic converter. It turns out my two of my exhaust valves were somehow damaged resulting in zero compression. Im glad someone is doing something about because this is ridiculous. Had already made an appointment to have our 2010 honda noise checked. I have honda Accord 2008, it is burning oil crazy, i have to add 1 litter every second week. Took my 2008 Honda Accord LX-P to the dealership for the service letter. I got the letter about the oil consumption issue. Almost 3 qts low after last oil change 3,000 miles ago. I am stuck paying for the car for the next two years! No need to pay for tests. I think Honda needs to step up to the plate and fix the problem. That will not be happening anymore. Now the oil life indicator doesnt say 15%-10%-5% any more when its low on oil, and the gauge is still at 80% oil life when its obviously much lower. Are you sure this a recall, or just the warranty extension that everyone got a long time ago for this issue. I am not spending another $3,400 for a new engine. I have multiple diagnostic codes errors P3400, P0304, P0303, P0300 to name a few. I had the same problem I went back and forth with Honda not the dealership for over 8 months they made me change all the spark plug 7k miles later it did the same thing finally they said they will fix it for free I paid $100 for 1 year warranty this was 2020 car still runs great. 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. The dealership won't do anything unless your car is burning oil and only after you pay them for an oil consumption testbasically you get your oil changed at the dealership and then go back every 1000 miles so they can monitor itthe final decision isn't up to you. He feigned ignorance. NOT NORMAL. I am worried what will happen in the future if they just mend the problem. What are the options????? Im so sick of honda. Honda replaced No.3 plug and updated software. My mechanic said the egnine is crap and needs replacing. Has 105k miles and just started having this oil consumption issue. This car is the worst car I have ever owned and would NEVER buy Honda again, just because of this one. Its what I was after given the high number of miles I drive and the long term I tend to keep vehicles. Low and the oil light comes on mostly after driving as you slow and turn. This is my 1st and last Honda. Now at 84k miles my car is doing this same loud knocking on start up along with another unknown noise. It makes that weird noise starting cold that others have described. Same here!! 2008 Accord V6 EXL, purchased extended warranty and nothing is covered under the extended warranty. It was great for the 1st 80K and now its starting to burn oil like everyone elses. Without warning, my car wont start and then I check the oil and there isnt any. However, no change since then. No mention of a software updateat 55,000 miles the VTEC indicator is on again and the engine is misfiring on cylinder 3again I took it in and the oil is nearly gone. Im not sure if I want to fix it or sell it, will find out after I bring it to Honda for Service. The car doesnt foul spark plugs as is the case with cars that burn oil. my Car has about 54200 miles on it and burns 2-3 qts of synthetic oil between changes! Everyone thought it was my driving. This car is a piece of junk. Add me to the list! 2011 V6 owners need to have their VIN checked as well, because some are affected. The dealer at MIDDLETOWN NY HONDA wouldnt fix it either. No smoke from the tail pipe and you oil drop below the engine.. No low oil light but engine was almost 3 qts low at 60% on the dash. I also want in. We currently have 100,714 miles on it. Due to the fact that the deadline for the class action suit has already ended, what do I do now if I missed it? I bought my 08 accord new and havent experienced any problems up until this past year. They want $1,000 to start tearing my engine down just to find the problem. My engine light would come on all the time and I kept wondering what was up with that. I have 2010 Accord with 51k miles on it. I see that I have the same problem as everythone else. Just take responsibility .. Was not aware of the class action suit for the piston ring issues. I also took the car into the dealership for an oil consumption test which is drive the car 1,000 miles and see if it burns a quart of oil . Total for car was 9200. I too have to keep spare oil in my car at all times. This will be the last Honda I ever purchase. I also had a problem with the rear brakes, twice in one year my caliper went through my brake padsand rotorscausing me to buy brand new ones twice in one year!! This alert all Honda owners of the problem. Bc I feel like I am spending my hard earned oney on a piece of JUNK!!!!! WHAT? Im also being told the oil cossumption is normal for this car?! Im worried the excessive oil consumption is destroying the engine longevity. Get a lot of people to literally haunt them and make their lives miserable. Finally, it has been fixed. 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. This shouldnt be happening. This is total bullshit and honda should be ashamed!! Thanks, Ive had the same issue since I bought my 08 accord used, no one could tell me what was wrong with my car. there is no leak that the mechanic can find so it has to be burning the oil. 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. Would not recommend HONDA to anyone. After getting home I had 30% oil life left on the maintenance minder but decided to change oil anyway. The engine has not consumed one drop. I had 125,000 mi. Although it still runs crappy (rough). Honda knows its a huge flaw, own up to it! Two times ago, the red oil lamp indicator came on and when I took it in, there was practically no oil in the engine at all. There is nothin they want to do. I purchased is used with 54,000 miles. I have 131+ miles on my honda. It makes a horrible sound like a crazy rattling noise. Making bad noise on startup and after driving for hour or so. Went and got an oil change, earlier then needed, and in a few weeks oil light came on again. Sounds like you got screwed. The oil light starts to register at about every 2000 miles. Same size engine, vtec everything but it doesnt have this foolish Eco Mode. Corrective action: Honda dealers will replace piston rings as necessary, update the powertrain control module software and replace oil-fouled spark plugs. How can I get in on this class action lawsuit? I would take my car to the closer Honda Dealership to my home. 2008- Accord- 4 cyl- Rattling noises which I guess is the VTC actuator and they say its not part of the oil consumption issue. in this case. Just sayin. How can I get more information on being part of this class action suit. I just recently had a severe misfire that I couldnt figure out since my scanner read codes for maf and iat sensor. Constantly have to check the oil. 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. 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. I have a 2007 Accord EX-L 4 cylinder. Not sure if I should go in and have all that replaced just out of good measure or let it be thoughts? 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. #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. I have an 08 with the 4 cylinder engine. 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. Hello Everyone, I am needing some advice. The other 3 Hondas never consumed excessive oil. It was very expensive and I cant afford to buy a new one at this time. And post your problem EVERYWHERE for two reasons. I dont know. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Thank goodness I did not drive it to the dealership. Last Honda I will ever buy . The first time we went to dealership and they couldnt find anything and my service rep had never even heard of the issue (he said). I was currently looking for a new Honda for myself and my wife. Honda 2008 V4. I have never had a vehicle that needed a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. The local shop is stating the first engine was replaced due to the lawsuit but this one is not covered. Need to find a dealer for service? My 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L AWD is experiencing similar issues. Honda dealership said I had a fouled cylinder 3 spark plug. Upon their findings and letting me know will dictate my next action. Hopefully something positive happens here. The last time I stopped by the dealer was before this letter came to me. Based on how much oil is consumed they will or will not replace the part. They replaced spark plugs . Here are the different piston ring types and their functions in the engine. Told them about the light flashing.when they checked the oil it was found to be down 2.2 quarts. I googled it and low and behold I found a slew of bad news regarding this issue. They quietly extended the warranty and now I have to pay for all the repairs. the oil light came on and I took it to the oil change and have oil check, there was no oil in the blockso I have put new oil 4.5 qrts., then drove for about 2000 miles, and check oil, there is only 2 qrts of oil in the engine block. The carbon build-up in my engine is significant. Any one else having this issue? and you are done). Im a loyal Honda owner; Ive been buying Hondas since 1986 and have never had issues with any of my other vehicles. 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! My warranty runs out at 60,000 miles. I drove it from San Jose CA to Lincoln City Oregon to visit my cousin. I have a 2009 accord that burns a quart of oil every thousand miles and it is really getting old, so does anyone have an idea how to get this thing rolling so we can get some results. Dealer confirmed my VIN today. Replaced pcv valve. The eighth-generation Accord sedan and coupe (2008 to 2012) have received numerous complaints about excessive brake wear and noise, high oil consumption, engine misfires, and air conditioning problems. The process of removing the old rings is straightforward and takes only minutes, so don't delay. I bought my Honda Accord Coupe EX-L brand new in 2010. Maybe I shouldve!? I just went and got my oil changed and no oil on the dipstick. Plan was to drive 300,000 miles, now wonder if POS will make it. The regional service manager was nasty and wouldnt help me. Same as everyone else just left the shop with a new set of spark plugs! If the suit has not been settled, is there a way we can apply for damages or receive some compensation. After I had an episode recently, my husband researched and found this site. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. I will never buy another Honda. Honda is known for their quality engines so this flaw is inexcusable. I have referred several people who have bought Hondas. Hi I got 2008 accord. I only go 3,000 miles between oil changes. Me and my wife have owned 5 different Hondas because of their reliability, number 6 probally want happen!! First the rear disc issue and now this. Make sure your hands are clean before beginning, as oil and grease can contaminate the pistons if left on. 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. UPDATE 2: This class action settlement now includes other Honda vehicles, including the Honda Accord, Odyssey and Crosstour. We have been going into Honda and having our oil changed at least once a month. 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. Had to pay for it myself. Same sad story here. They said nothing about an oil consumption test. Motor ticking and recently lost all power and found out she fouled out all the plugs. Every time I have reached my destination, I have had to add oil. I just got it back from Honda and they said it was just a fouled spark plug. I should be checking the dipstick each week.. They finally are contacting Honda. Tried that and when it didnt clear in a couple of days, I called the nearest Honda dealer. checked oil weekly. He had me pay for an oil change and told me to come back after 1,000 miles for an oil consumption test where I will need to pay for yet another oil change even though it should be covered under warranty (he said I will be reimbursed if the engine is found to burning oil after 1,000 miles and repairs will be made). The oil was OVERFILLED so high that you couldnt get a reading on the dipstick! I WILL NEVER BUY A HONDA AGAIN. started to hear a grinding sound/tinny sound and the oil light came on. Today I took the car in for checkup. Some of my Honda have gone over 200k without this problem in the past. Since having this 8th generation accord, I have purchased enough parts to exceed the original purchase amount, and that is just for the parts. 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