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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!
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404 thoughts onHonda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Lawsuit
I also have an accord 2008 v6 sedan and I smell oil overtime I drive somewhere that’s more then 10 miles. I just got it back from Honda and they said it was just a fouled spark plug. well they fixed the car ran great all for about a week. now it lacks power and everything else, this sucks. I will not get a Honda again.
2008 Accord V6 EXL, purchased extended warranty and nothing is covered under the extended warranty. 3 Rear brake pad replacement before car hit 80K and now vaves are knocking very laoud. There is a service bulletin to dealer tech, but they don’t want the owners to know about it. I will never buy another Honda. My 2003 Toyota Camry V6 with 204K on it just needed regular maintenance, oil change, tires,etc.
started to hear a grinding sound/tinny sound and the oil light came on. Came onto the internet to find out that everyone with 2008 Accords are having the same problem. Now, the other day, my husband was driving 60 mph and the car surged, lost power and stalled. After trying to restart the car, with no results, he sat and waited for a tow truck. After sitting and waiting for over 1.5 hours, he restarted the car and it is now running fine. No engine light ever came on and no other errors. Honda, what is up with your Accord? This is our second Honda and probably the Last!! I want Honda to come clean, you are losing out, not us!
The oil consumption problem is not just 2008-2010 Accords, it is a small percentage of all Honda K24 engines.
This includes the Civic SI, Acura TSX and even the Element.
I do not understand why Honda is ruining its reputation for quality by not dealing with this documented defect in a responsible manner.
From searching the web I found many people that had the oil consumption problem fixed by replacing the “SHORT BLOCK”.
I am trying to find out why some dealers are getting the repair authorized and others are not.
The TSB that Honda released stating that it is normal to use a quart of oil to 1000 miles is insulting, disappointing and completely untrue!
I bought a new 2010 honda accord exl.. Within the first 1000 miles i noticed it gives a heavy puf of smove when atarting even when its warm. Took my car in to the dealership and the told me its normal for a new car to smoke. My car is still smoking at 28000 miles.It burns 1 qrt of oil every 1000 miles. i recently took it back in to the dealership for like the 10th time and the told me the did a computer updade and it will not burn oil again BUT i should change the oit at 3500 miles. i put 2500 miles on it and when i checked it its down 2 qrt again. Talk about the best acr in the world
I purchased 2008 Honda Accord EX in Ontario Canada just a month ago at 67500KM and did a oil change. 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. I have a feeling they going to say it is in the acpet level. I think I should sell it and Say bye to Hondad forever. I can’t belive Hondad is not looking after this issue.
Just came from the dealer’s service who said I need a new engine or a new car because of engine damage resulting in driving the car without oil in it. This is the 3rd time I’ve brought it to service with this problem. Honda is responsible, without a doubt.
Wow! My 2008 Honda Accord EXL is currently in for service on the exact issues mentioned here. I learned to drive on a Honda (Prelude) and have driven Hondas since I got my license 20 years ago. I’m changing my mind about Honda if they don’t step up and do something about this.
Have a 2008 Accord experiencing same problem. I bought brand new and car now has 56,000 miles. Just took started to notice that the car is burning oil in between oil changes (all done at Honda). Mechanic told me that a quart per 1000 miles is normal??? When did this become a standard, have had cars before and never had to fill oil in between oil changes. Just started oil consumption test, hoping I do not get the run around and want my car permanently fixed. Contemplating on trading car in and never purchase a Honda ever again!!!
how can i jump on this lawsuit??
My Honda is taking about 3 extra quarts of oil each oil change taking to Honda dealer on August 29 to have checke d out