I have a 2010 Honda accord coupe V6 6 speed manual. Flushed my radiator, flush the transmission etc. Such crap. I am also wondering why I was never contacted about the issuse?? Just don't forget to push it again when you hit the highway. Top Class My frustration is with the dealership in not answering questions and saying, It should be ready in a few days several times and the days have taken weeks. The recall affects 211,000 vehicles in America and 3,500 Honda Pilot models overseas. I didnt have an extended warranty so Honda care wasnt much help but the department manager of my Honda dealership was helpful Im not sure if it was because I called so often (and was a squeaky wheel) but he was very helpful. And if the issue with the engine is a misfire then I would not have to pay nothing. Please do another lawsuit or a recall something. I have a 2010 Pilot. So my question is do I need to sign up for this class action suit? If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact They tell me it will cost $14000 dollars to fix but they will contact Honda and try and get me a break on the price because they didnt notice the problem when it first happened. 10 positive effects of population growth on economic development This was not covered under the extended warranty as cylinders 5 and, 6 were not covered. This engine has had some troubles. Also, make sure the correct number of characters has been entered. I have seen several complaints on this issue and my car is one of them now. It cut out on me in rush hour in a tunnel (I live on the peninsula in Virginia and travel to the south side via tunnel) Now I am scared to death to drive this car and unfortunately I owe so much on it, it sits parked. Every vehicle has a unique 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that contains information about that vehicle. It involved with the removing of the valve cover and adjusted all intake and replaced engine spark plugs not sure if this is related to the misfire and whether or not this is eligible for the reimbursement based on the misfire (no code on the invoice, so I have to look into it with the dealership). Or unwanted rapid acceleration issues / problems in Honda vehicles!! Are there any other suits at the present or recalls we can get in on? Someone please HELP!!! Is there a separate class action suit for 4 cylinder models? I agree! Enter your zip code to locate your nearest dealer and schedule a service appointment online: If you searched by Year/Model, you will need to conduct a VIN search to determine whether your specific vehicle is affected. They will replace the short block if you can prove that your car is burning more than a qt of oil in 1000 miles. Had to replace both. I agree Im having problems with my 2010 crosstour. Booo! The woman on the phone told my husband that we didnt have longevity as Honda owners for her to offer a goodwill coverage request for us to try and get it covered. ( rpm would even rev up by itself while in park, and nobody was in the vehicle) I have over 16 videos on several different dates proving this. I have a 2009 Honda Accord that is a 4 cylinder. American honda declares an enhancement of the powertrain warranty as a consequence of a resolution of the class action referred to in soto et al. Unfortunately the misfire 8 yr extended warranty for my car expired last year in May. VCM causes multiple problems in certain Hondas and Verbatim at. Replaced the plugs with OEM and still getting a misfire when I am above 70 mph on highway. They wouldnt even contact Honda Corporate to see if they would do it under good will. clear the misfire codes. Why do I have to put out $500 on HONDAs mistake?? UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. It is 12 years old, and I have Taking care of it without fail. odyclub.com is an independent Honda enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. I purchased this Model and in Less than 5 months every single problem online HAS actually happened. Cal.). I have not had any misfire codes come up on my car Yet?2009 V6 with 68 k . I have had misfire and jerking but the salesman told me that it was normal with ESO so how will I be able to get the extended warranty in the event my problems are just beginning. Thank you for the reply. It seems the lawyers are the only one rich of these suits and poor customers of products are left in the dark to defend for themselves, I too have the check engine light flashing, VSA, Triangle and I had to have it fixed my self with a total out of pocket cost $606. My 2012 Odyssey had misfiring and they replace coil, spark plugs and etc in 2015. So we replaced all of the coils and spark plugs. All I can say is that my car was in the shop for about 5 weeks. So what are the symptoms of the issue here? When it had it the car will vibrate quite a bit, and the VSA warning light comes on along with the check engine light; The code disappears quickly though. My dealership has proven to be a keeper too. Always change my oil early with oil filter. All maintenance must be performed at Team Honda. I replaced the spark plugs because there was a p30? 2001 Chrysler Town and Country with 245,000 Miles. Honda extends Accord, CR-V warranty over fouled piston rings | New and Used Car Reviews, Research & Automotive-Industry News & LeftLaneNews I think previously this was only 7 years / 160,000kms. I complaint to my Honda dealer but they keep telling me its normal for the car to burn oilI was a Honda tech for 10 years and have owned multiple Hondas but never had this problem. But I think we should start another class action lawsuit against Honda, because Ill be damned if Im going to pay $4000 for a ring job and another $300 for a computer upgrade. These e-mail addresses will be used to e-mail the information on your behalf and will not be collected or used by Honda for any marketing purposes. I just had work done 1 month ago & was told the car is fine now.. & without warning 4 different engine & OIL lights came on & car started putting.. I notice a after a thousand miles after a oil change it burnt a QT of oil and the gas mileage went from 25 mpg to 20 mpg. I started out with 1 quart every 2500 miles right out of the car lot, 2 years later its a quart or more every 1000 miles. Was never notified of any issue and out of pocket $331.53 before this third repair. We didt have to pay out of pocket expense because it was under warranty. They get paid from Honda so why do they try and not let it meet the criteria??? I have an 08 Honda Accord. I drive a 2012 Pilot very low miles. I was told by the service tech that the cylinder head valve problem was caused by the the faulty piston rings and that it had also damaged the spark plugs. RAM, OLSON, CEREGHINO & KOPCZYNSKI, Lawrence Deutsch I have been searching as well to find out if other people had issues such as this. I bought a 2011 Honda pilot used from a Honda dealer and was never informed of this issue- Is my Pilot still covered under the extended warranty under the settlement until 2019? Are there any recalls on this? 2015 EX (Alabaster Silver) - Shear Comfort seat covers, Husky Liners floor liners, OEM cargo liner, S-VCM Controller, Street Guardian dashcam, Scangauge II, Akebono ProACT brake pads, Raybestos Element3 rotors, Hayden 698 ATF cooler w/Tru-Cool thermostatic bypass valve, Lubegard Red, Draw-Tite 76025 hitch receiver. I would like advice on how I should proceed following this lawsuit. I wish they would just pay for it to be fixed. I own 2010 Crosstour and experienced misfiring in August 2014 after the deadline of the class action claim. now at 118,000 we got the 2nd p0303 code. Honda district manager told us that there is no way to know that there is no way to know that the replacement piston rings that were replaced on our Odyssey (2015) are a manufacturer defect (lemon.) I heard from my mechanic that Honda issued an extended warranty for the oil consumption issue. Dealership wanted me to do the consumption test, but I went to Pennzoil and it stopped burning oil. I have a feeling that next week when I call they will say itll be another week. I can get my oil changed and within 2 weeks my car is 2 quarts low on oil easily. at 113,000 the first p0303 code comes in, offered the full piston ring redo, or plugs tubes and valves, we did the later do to cost. However in the past 18 months it has been burning about 2.5 to 3 quarts of oil about every 5,000 miles when I change the oil and filter. Therefore, when the piston rings fail, the car will experience a myriad of problems that may ultimately damage the entire engine. You would think that Honda would have a responsibility, once they know of the issue,, to inform prospective purchasers of the issue. The work order also reflects that theres possible additional work that will have to be done if the problem happens again. TheVCMuzzler II is a simple device that can be installed and removed in minutes without cutting into the OEM harness at all. Ive taken my 2010 Accord EXL to the dealer at least 5 times for its rough idle and they keep telling me theres nothing wrong with it. We are 4 months past the 8 year warranty and this is the first time we have had this issue and the first time we have heard about the lawsuit. This is a brand new DNJ Piston Ring Set Oversize .020 in. The car runs perfect still. The proposed class action settlement was preliminarily approved by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston on Oct. 9, 2013. Now same thing is going on with it but the codes are for the catalytic converter this time..all 3 are blown now and blocked. Not Replied
I dont expect everything to be perfect, but I do expect that when problems arise my dealership provides good customer service and fixes the problem. ENGINE BUILDING IS NOT A SIMPLE BRAKE JOB!! Honda is extremely unsafe! Cardinal Honda in Groton, Connecticut told me I would need a junk yard engine or new plugs to get by temporarily after finding code PO301. I had my oil changed and 4 weeks later my car did not register any oil on the oil dip stick so this is effecting more then the V6 Honda Accords because mine is a 4 cylinder. I have to add 2-3 quarts depending how much I drive. I took it to the dealership and they told me it was cylinders 1 and 2 that were misfiring. The dealership then performed the second part of the mandatory repair replacing the piston rings. I would never recommend anyone to ever purchase or own any Honda vehicle!! Vehicle was hesitating to accelerate, would actually slow down when the accelerator was pressed, the emissions light was flashing the entire time. A sad loss, even sadder Honda was no help!!! I have a 2008 Honda Accord V-6 EXL. I thought all members of a potential class action suit were supposed to be notified and given the option to opt out. code. I just had this problem start yesterday (2010 Honda Accord Coupe). And they new about this. Hondas service has been great until now. Zero issues. Box 2722 Crooks. Today Cyl 3 plug finally had to be replaced as well. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IM HAVING THIS ISSUE. I should have never had to encourage the cost of anything. Enter the year and model to get non-VIN specific recall information. Around 15 mph coasting, engine disconnects from accelerator and no acceleration nor increased rpm. P.O. I HAD A TUNE UP THE 1ST TIME , THE SECOND TIME AFTER MY OIL CHANGE THE VSA AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISAPPEARED . At first, I appreciated them for not cheating me or charging me for an unnecessary repair, but now after reading this article, I think their just trying to avoid a repair they know theyd be responsible for. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They tell me that the warranty only covered cylinders 1-4. It has about 88,000 miles on it. If I had been I probably wouldnt have purchased it at the end of my lease because once you crack open the engine, it could be a can of worms for a LONG time and 2. Im having problems with my 2011 honda accord v6. It is going to the dealer for tests, but I am concerned that the problem will not be resolved before my warranty is up. Im also wondering if my engine has likely suffered any damage as a result of the issue. I just want to ensure that if i donothing, that a warranty extension will automatically be in force, protecting my vehicle for a period of time. Really disappointed with Honda right now. Well this job is not a recall. EVERY SINGLE CAR OWNER OF THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE SETTLEMENT!! I just had my 2008 EX-L 4 cylinder with less then 81K rebuilt for this exact issue. We will see. I called the number provided by the Class Action Suit and was informed that the 4-Cylinder is not apart of the lawsuit. My 4 cylinder is also doing this. I now have this loaner car for a week now and they dont know how long it will take to get the car fixed. We bought our 2013 odyssey used in 2016. Almost immediately, they all misfired again. I'm a believer. Is this misfire issue cover by powertrain warranty ? What can be done now? All Rights Reserved. My cylnder number 3 was fouled. Now have 104k miles and have spent the last 3 months troubleshooting a misfire code with our mechanic. And I appreciate the other input as well! The 2009-2013 Honda Pilot is the subject of two TSBs for the piston rings which may fail at roughly 72,000 miles or compromise spark plugs. I cant tell you whats going on because of lack of detail and the possibility of something being lost in translation. I think some of the hybrids do that to keep the battery charged. BERK LAW PLLC, Beth E. Terrell Hard to trust them now!! And, the oil after a couple 100 miles is black and smells burnt. The mileage is about 76.000. They need to pay 100%. If this is in fact the issue can I still file for reimbursement? 2 months wouldnt be that unusual, depending on parts and machine shop availability. My 2014 Honda Odyssey has been experiencing this issue for the last 8 months or so. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Not fair at all! Dated 1-20-2015. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Unable to retrieve recalls information at this time. Of Course its out of extended warranty! I hope they fix it today because I am getting rid of it moving on to a better car. Thanks HONDA! Isnt Honda and their dealers required to DISCLOSE/ADVISE/MAKE PUBLIC to buyers of vehicles they sell or have for sale that are with in the parameters of the vehicles with the flaws included in a class action law suit?? It is a 2010 Honda Accord EXL. A second wave of checks will go out this Fall, according to the Settlement Administrator. Paid for spark plugs to be replaced and dont know how long that will last. Required fields are marked *. and Honda dealerships are instructed to perform related repairs for free under the new 8 years and unlimited mileage warranty. I started burning 2 quarts of oil between oil changes and took it to the dealer. I just wasnt sure how long something like this took. ARE WE STILL COVERED FOR REPAIR OR AM I TOO LATE TO THE PARTY? You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car. Is 1 and a half quarts of oil enough oil for the car to run properly? I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey EXL 6 cylinder. This time I brought the car to the dealer and the code did not go away. I agree on another law suit! Please let me know how you get your issue resolved with Honda because im having the exact same problem. My question is, will this fix be a long term one or just a temporary fix until some other piston rings quit? Old air filter had black oil all over it, first time ever in 50 yrs of Hondas! American Honda Motor Co. has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement over claims it manufactured defective Accord vehicles that burn oil too quickly. Thank you Honda! Please do so as soon as possible, as your safety may be at risk. Any avenue to get this piston issue addressed? I know Im supposed to check the oil levels at gas fill ups but Id have to add oil at every gasoline fill up at this rate. UPDATE: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement were mailed July 14, 2014. Dont trust local dealer service. This recently to my wife while driving on a busy highway. Recalls were made for the fuel pump, tires, incorrect central network software programming on the rear-view camera, improper welding of the front frame to the unibody, timing belt teeth separating from the timing belt, and roof pillar problems. BTW Have you found out what compliance bushings do? I got it back last week and its already fouling out again. Like are they really not going to pay to fix it even though there is a WHOLE lawsuit about it, and my car has every single symptom stated in the lawsuit??