There is a service bulletin to dealer tech, but they dont want the owners to know about it. I told her about the loss of oil and asked if that was related and also shared my concern about no indication that the oil was low and other possible damage that could cause. 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. My local Honda was a joke, so I called Honda Corp. and filed a complaint. I cant believe none of my mechanics have heard of this. Can barely believe that this would happen to a vehicle produced by a company known for reliability. Thanks. I have a 2010 Honda Accord and it is burning oil constantly. Hipurhcased my 2008 2 door accord brand new. As long as you don't have to top off between changes, you'll survive. It is currently under oil consumption test. I then proceeded to do the waste of time oil consumption test. I called the dealership and they said to add oil. Im done w Honda. This is my first Honda which I bought because everything I heard about Hondas was positive and was told they last forever. I dont know much about what the impact would be but Im suspicious theyre changing out my oil filter and/or spark plugs to try to improve oil consumption short termthoughts?Last conversation with Honda I was told that theyre OK with oil consumption of 1 quart every 750 miles. I had no hope up until now as Honda denies an issue other than a useless software update. i was told it was a part defect. I am having same issues and am very dissatisifed that this is not a recall. My car has 120k on it and loves oil. The other 3 Hondas never consumed excessive oil. I own a 2010 accord coupe ex-l with a 2.4 l engine. thought it was strange that it only happened when my car would read 40% life on oil. I purchased a Honda for the first time after owning other cars because I was looking for something reliable. 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. i put 2500 miles on it and when i checked it its down 2 qrt again. 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. I want to be part of this law suit. They have lost my business forever. Obviously the flaws inherent in this motor are caused by the owner/driver. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. Time will tell. We had extended and complained about the oil burning the first year the car was purchased so it was all documented by Honda, they originally were going to replace the pistons and rings and whatever else once they started the work there was to much damage then they dropped in a new motor, that was back in March the car runs like new checked oil its still clean and hasnt burned any oil! Have repetitively been told by my dealership that it is normal to have no measurable oil left if I dont get my oil changed at least every 3000 miles, which is insulting to my intelligence. My car also.shakes bad every day when I first drive it after its been sitting for a few hours. Sigh. I always loved Hondas and never had any issues with any of my older Hondas. This was about 3 months ago now. I had a 1997 Toyota Camry with similar issue. When I asked the dealership about the excessive oil usage the rep said it was normal. Honda knows its a huge flaw, own up to it! Honda is known for their quality engines so this flaw is inexcusable. Constantly changing out oil with engine starting to have issues. I bought my 2008 honda accord in Sept/2008. Mentioned the noise to the service guy and he said they would take a look. I purchased 2008 Honda Accord EX in Ontario Canada just a month ago at 67500KM and did a oil change. Car in multiple times now for Spark Plug #3 fouling, misfire. Tech at the dealer told me that 1qt per 1000 is acceptable. Now they say that Because my car as the original owner was in service at 2008 I am out of luck because I had up to 2016 to fix the issue. This is a serious problem that Honda needs to recall and fix all vehicles with this issue. After running so many circles doing 2 oil consumption tests from the dealership they are now telling me that it is going to cost $2000 to diagnose and an additional $1100 in parts and labor for the repairs. I got the same letter a few weeks ago about oil consumption. Im not wasting any more time on this. It was making me nervous. Some of my Honda have gone over 200k without this problem in the past. The tow truck driver said, This car is to new to be needing a two! This is embarrassing and very frustrating. 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). Totally bummed, disappointed and broke!!! Honda has been trying to cover this up for too long and I am tired of playing their games. In 2015 with 155K miles the same exact issue is occurring. Honda dont cheat the people that purchased your product.. I hope they come to some sort of settlement where we can get our cars fix on their dimes. I m from toronto. I own a 2008 Accord EXL V6 and am having issues with oil consumption and engine misfiring. First and last honda I will ever buy. Almost 3 qts low after last oil change 3,000 miles ago. 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! Just gave me some excuse. We had to add 3 qts to make it show full. The oil light or maintance minder does not come on. My check engine light kept coming on, I went to Honda with misfiring and first time they replaced spark plugs free aftee I kept going back. 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. . Ive had so many repairs but the major ones now are catalytic converters,. every oil change. I then begin researching and found all of this. My 08, 4cyl just broke down. Needless to say, I put the rear breaks in and now Im using 1/2 qt of oil every 500 miles. I want to know how to get in on the class action lawsuit?? I took it to my mechanic and he changed the spark plugs and used fuel detergent to clean the carbon build up. To diagnose And replace spark plugs was 600.00. Very disappointed. Im about call Honda Corporate and then a lawyer. expected to be mailed out. I just checked my oil level wasnt even on the dip stick just had oil changed 1800 miles ago. Very unhappy. 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. Getting a code that refers to chamber 1 or quadrant 1 misfiring . 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 . Just received a recall for "The piston rings may be sticking resulting in high oil consumption" . This issue needs a intervention from an attorney. WHAT? after 2500KM run the Oil down has been fully dropped and now the Honda Dealer is doing the test which I need to take it every 1000Km. He was visiting a friend who had some oil to pour into the vehicle. They know the issue, and they better fix it without charging me. No mas Honda.Thanks for the information! Note that they also did a multi-point inspection and indicated no other problems. looks like the battle is on. Just purchased used 2009 Accord 4cyl 6 months ago. Hi Folks, my car is currently undergoing the repair under warranty. Then the brake pads, now w/the oil burn excessive. Top Class Recently it has been running and idling roughly and was misfiring during acceleration. ECO mode not engaging because of low oil but no oil low indicator light turning on instrument panel. I am glad I found this site. This is the first car I have owned that I need to monitor the oil levels. I feel bad because I talked my wife into getting this car. My 2010 v-6 with 30,000mi uses 1qt of synthedic oil every 5000mi. This may be due to faulty. I am too, have this problem just like most honda accord owner with oil consumption. How do I get on this class action? Got a 2010 Honda Accord EXL v6 131,000 miles check engine came on ! 1- The dealership is more than happy to acknowledge you do have the problem, because it is HONDA who is going to pay them to fix it for you and they dont lose anything themselves (I mean the dealership) and that is a fat job and they dont wish to lose it . The permanent code line is for future resale. I just finished the 3rd part of my oil consumption test and they said I am losing more than the normal amount of oil I should be losing; which they said is 1 quart per 3000 miles. Not sure if I should go in and have all that replaced just out of good measure or let it be thoughts? This is total bullshit and honda should be ashamed!! I never got a notice on they warranty! Current mileage is approximately 128,500. we have consistently changed the oil, every 3-6000 miles. But on my 45 minute drive home, the engine light came on!! Past 1000 miles and oil was at full level. I couldnt be more mad/disappointed. The last time I stopped by the dealer was before this letter came to me. Had to replace all plugs, 6,000 miles later same issue, Mia fire bad plugs. Rediculous. I am an owner of a 2008 HOnda Accord 4 cyl. But they only chose to do the repair that way because it guaranteed them that dealers would be rid of unhappy customers after exactly one visit and not because it was mechanically necessary. 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. What am I suppose to do now? Powertrain issues. Im done with Honda. 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 engine light ever came on and no other errors. Recalls . I will contact our local Honda dealership as well for an oil consumption test. Ive noticed that whenever I change my oil, after about 5000-6000 miles, that only about 2-3 quarts come out. When my oil light came on the first time, I had just had my oil changed. With 68k miles they fixed the gasket cover filter because i was intermittently getting the low oil pressure light at low rpms. Published: May 18, 2015 08:30 AM Honda has found that certain versions of the four-cylinder 2008 to 2011 Accord coupe and sedan and the 2010 to 2011 CR-V SUV may begin to experience higher than. If it is an actual recall, what country are you located in. The latest one is a 08 Honda Accord EX. Im changing my mind about Honda if they dont step up and do something about this. I cant belive Hondad is not looking after this issue. Everytime I take it to the dealership they act as if they have no clue to why it is low and want to make it seem to me that it is normal. I was told that these engine have a computer software upgrade that make that engine be leaner on gas. At 72k miles the car started misfiring terribly. Once again the lawyers win. That worked, temporarily. Went and got an oil change, earlier then needed, and in a few weeks oil light came on again. 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. We live in Illinois & purchased our 2010 accord exl v-6 brand new in Dec. 2009. I have read most of these posts and i was suspicious if actually Honda wants to fix the problem or just pretends to do so. The car left us stranded yesterday and had to be towed. 08 accord, mine has been. They all failed. There answer: change your oil every 1k miles. I just received a letter that some Accords for the years 2008 through 2011 will get a either a 2 year extension on their warranty or up to 125,000 miles. Content on driveaccord.net is generated by its users. So this must be a serious problem. I dont know why it is so low whenever i change my oil. Constantly have to check the oil. When is Honda going to acknowledge they have a problem? So for all those who have this issue they can go to the dealer and probably they will change piston and piston rings and re build the engine.Now the thing that how long this fix will be last for. I have a 2009 Accord and am doing the oil consumption test and have complained about the amount of oil used. They act like this is normal. I never heard about any on this. The oil consumption problem is not just 2008-2010 Accords, it is a small percentage of all Honda K24 engines. Now for 9 months been taking my car in complaining of a reving noise between 1st & 2nd gearthe shuttle driver told me I needed to learn how to check my oil now they want to tear the engine apart. Replaced pcv valve. I have an 08 honda accord.. we have been tracking the oil consumption issue for about 15000miles- now I am being told that my extended warrenty was only until 100000miles. Boom problem solved with 12 dollar part. 2011 V6 owners need to have their VIN checked as well, because some are affected. My boss did not think I would get my money back. 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 . I thought I was going crazy until I found this website! The dealerships recognize the recall/oil problems and should fix them free. 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. The dealer said I should be checking oil every gas fill and I thought that was BS. had the same ratteling noise. I am so frustrated with this car! Ready to throw in the towel , every 1000 miles put in oil !! It is consuming oil at a rate of 1.5 quarts per 1,000 highway miles. I have called Honda Canada, they also say it is normal. The rate that Honda says is acceptable 1 qt in 1000k would mean I would use the entire volume of my crankcase between oil changes. My 2011 Accord EX V6 qualifies for this as well. Drive till 19700 mi and see the oil drops to lower level of stick, they ask to come for test again at 20600 mi engine begins to vibrate, low engine oil. Drove it to work (about 90 miles from dealership) no problems. Just not worth purchasing and would not wish anyone to purchase a Honda again. The oil was checked before the trip but after 2k miles I was down 2 qts. My 2010 i4 accord coupe that I bough about a year ago has started to burn oil! 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. Added to comment below, The noise stopped as soon as the dealer changed the oil and it was actually full. I have a 2008 Honda Accord and I have to always have a bottle of oil in my car. Can anyone tell me what other alternatives I have to join this class action lawsuit? 2 weeks later same problem, same fix. I should have never been charged for anything but the oil change. The change indicator would consistently show 40%-50% before the required change. But, with the rear brake fiasco and then this disaster, I am going to change my buying habits.So long Bubba Stockton, Jerry Damson Honda and American Honda. Happens when engine is started on a cold start. Been having a similar problem with my 2008 EXL. I thought it was odd but didnt dig further. I have read the lawsuit info and i feel my car is having the same problems as the other complaintants. I am bringing my car for repair today since they have finally figured out the problem (it has been over 2 years) I pray that this lawsuit works out and I get reimbursed. I have a feeling they going to say it is in the acpet level. Its in the shop right now and Im looking at $1,400 in repairs. I am constantly having the oil changed and due to a lack of oil. Its cause the car has high mileage but now I know its and issue. Editors note: This is only one of dozens of service bulletins issued each month by automakers. Was planning on getting at least another year or two out of it. Instead of straight out fixing the issue, they want you to jump through hoops. 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