Top Class Actions’s website and social media posts use affiliate links. If you make a purchase using such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information.
A federal class action lawsuit claims that 2008-2010 Honda Accords have “a systematic design defect that enables oil to enter into the engine’s combustion chamber.” The defect causes excessive oil consumption, premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction, the lawsuit says.The Honda Accord class action lawsuit says the systematic design defect may be the result of numerous things, including a material defect, workmanship of the vehicles’ valve guide seals or piston rings, or a flaw in Honda’s VTECT variable engine-timing system.
“Hundreds of complaints concerning this defect appear online, including at least 130 complaints on www.carcomplaints.com referencing the 2008 Accord alone. Numerous complaints are available on other websites too, including the complaints forum of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (‘NHTSA’),” the Accord oil defect class action lawsuit says.
The Plaintiffs allege Honda has known about the Accord oil defect for a long time, but continues to actively conceal the defect from consumers and deny there is a known problem.
As a result, the Accord oil defect forces consumers to constantly monitor oil levels in their vehicles and, worse, replace the oil at a rate “far exceeding their reasonable expectations and will eventually incur bills for repairs of components damaged by the oil’s corrosive byproducts.” Furthermore, the class action lawsuit continues, the defect causes “premature fouling” and requires the replacement of spark plugs – further costs incurred by the vehicle’s owner.
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.
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.
A copy of the Honda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Alex Soto, et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 12-cv-1377, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.
UPDATE 1: Honda has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement in this case. Details on how to file a claim coming soon.
UPDATE 2: This class action settlement now includes other Honda vehicles, including the Honda Accord, Odyssey and Crosstour. Details on how to file a claim to receive reimbursement for repair costs can be found here.
UPDATE 3: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing.
UPDATE 4: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement were mailed July 14, 2014. A second wave of checks will go out this Fall, according to the Settlement Administrator. If you get a check, let us know!
ATTORNEY ADVERTISING
Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association
LEGAL INFORMATION IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE
Top Class Actions Legal Statement
©2008 – 2024 Top Class Actions® LLC
Various Trademarks held by their respective owners
This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.
404 thoughts onHonda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Lawsuit
i also have a 2008 honda accord that is burning oil every 750 miles. i am taking it to the dealership toda y. see what they say…
Same problems with 2008 Honda accord as described above. How do we enter lawsuit?
I also have an 08 Accord V6, after 4 mos. my Accord stalled on a freeway, so I took it in twice, the 2nd they replaced the whole cpu/control modular. Then the brake pads, now w/the oil burn excessive. I contacted Honda and advised them on their TS11-033 but they said it not relate to the excess oil burn.
I have own 3 Honda and this one will be the last one and I will make sure any of my friends, family, relative, co-workers will should not BUY another Honda especially those vehicle has the VCM controler which caused all this mess and Honda doesn’ t take responsible for it.
HONDA NO MORE…… EVERYONE…..
ME like a fool went and got a 2008 & two 2009 Accords but the reason was i had a1990 360,000 miles on it used no oil leaked no oil run good till the day i got rid of it a 1993 same thing good car over 360,000 miles .All three new cars use oil from day 1 first oil change i ask them to check and see why they say a quart every 3,000 miles is except able and breaks at least 3 sets of the ceramic on each not only that i bragged so much on them 4 of my nieces got them think how i fill now
I also have an Accord Coupe, 2008, and have had the oil light appear twice. Always adding oil. Honda dealer refuses to acknowledge problem, wanting to start the dreaded “oil consumption testing”. I really don’t want to get dragged into this test, as there is never any good outcome and they don’t acknowledge anything wrong. Please add me to this lawsuit so we can force Honda to legally fix our cars! Thank you!
2010 Honda accord did have same issues with oil burning. Replaced pcv valve. Boom problem solved with 12 dollar part
My 09 engine rattles on a cold start. Is oil consumption related to this problem?
I’m taking my 2008 Accord EX coupe in today for the 5th oil consumption test. The engine has already been reprogrammed per the most recent oil consumption service bulletin. Honda, please step up to the plate and do right by your customers!
I have taken my 2008 Honda to the the dealership for every service. Now for 9 months been taking my car in complaining of a “reving” noise between 1st & 2nd gear…the shuttle driver told me I needed to learn how to check my oil… now they want to tear the engine apart. Out of warranty and still a year left to pay on th car, I am begging for them to at least loan me a car while the attempt to find out why my car is burning 3 quarts of oil in 800 miles. Hmmmm…..please tell me how I can jump on board withthis class action law suit!
Did this resolve or did they find the problem? My car does the exact same when oil is on the low end. Dealership states that it’s uncommon for 4cyl which is what I have :/ currently burning about 1qt per 1000 miles…
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?????
I think it’s about time. 22,000 miles in to my purchace had low oil pressure light come on. been through 2 oil consumption test wanting to do a 3rd one. what is this 3 strikes your out i didnt spend 25,000 for a lemon. Come on Honda OWN UP to it and fix this problem.either way its going to cost you, time money,but i guess its your dime.SHAME ON YOU!
2008 exl v 6 70,000. Had rear brakes replaced twice, burns a quart of oil in between each oil change; now my spark plugs are shot and have to be replaced.Nothing covered under my extended warranty plan . First and last honda I will ever buy.
.. wow.. first the rear brakes lawsuit…. now the oil defect lawsuit… what happened to honda quality ???i think it’s time to sell my 2008 accord … i will never buy a honda again..
Hey. Have oil rest done. Have mechanic at your local shop suck out one quart threw dip stick tube. I have 3 accords. Did to all 3. They all failed. Engines rebuilt plus VTC done.
at 1000 miles how low would your oil be for the oil consumption test checked at 1000 miles