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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
mine did same thing. I fought and got partial win / 1/2 off new engine. bout to go to court and try and get rest refunded. contact me if you can
I have a 2008 Accord EXL 4 cyl. and I have to add a quart every 1,000 miles. Every day I get behind the wheel and wonder if this is the day the engine finally gives. Hate the feeling of having an unreliable car despite doing all preventative maintenance and buying a supposed reliable make and model. What do I do? I cant sell it to a private buyer with knowing it has this issue and Im sure a dealer wont give me jack for a trade in. Is Honda going to step up and fix this issue for us?
I have 2010 Accord with 51k miles on it. It just started doing the same noises, I’m afraid the engine may get damaged. How do I get on this class action?
I have a 2009 Honda Accord with approximately 64,000 miles. I have to constantly monitor the oil use because of the extraordinary use of oil. Approximately 1Quart of oil per 1,000 miles. The likes of this I have never seen. We collectively need to hold Honda’s feet to the fire and make them do what is right.
My 2010 Honda accord EX had this exact issue in 2012 after 50K miles. Honda did replace for free. In 2015 with 155K miles the same exact issue is occurring. The local shop is stating the first engine was replaced due to the lawsuit but this one is not covered. I was currently looking for a new Honda for myself and my wife. I have referred several people who have bought Hondas. That will not be happening anymore. There is no way I should have the exact same issue twice within 3 years and 100K miles on a car which is branded one of the best and longest lasting cars in the industry.
My 2009 disintegrated a rod bearing. Honda claimed that it was run with low oil for an extended period of time and that it is my fault this happened. Been through the software update, the changing of the spark plugs, had not changed the piston rings yet. Mine did not last enough.
I took my 2008 Accord to a local dealer. It had an engine misfire on cylinder 3. Dealer says plug is bad but is not oil soaked, so warranty does not apply. Honda dealers are as dis-honest as Honda themselves. As a business owner I realize how much revenue a customer for life will generate. Honda has lost all credibility with me. Back to Nissan or Toyota.
Just purchased used 2009 Accord 4cyl 6 months ago. Burning about a quart every 1,000 miles. Is there a class action for the 4cyl?
I have a 2009 honda accord and its burning about 2 quarts between oil changes and I still owe on it been having this trouble for months how do I file on the lawsuit because honda needs to step it up n fix the problem ill never buy a honda again!!!!!
I have a 2008 accord v6. 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. 2nd time check engine light and misfiring could find nothing wrong and said if it keeps happening I will have to have piston rings changed. When I hit 90k I had the $900 maintenance done and piston rings changed. 2 months later it happens again except this time the oil light is on. I take it in and they keep finding nothing except a bad wire, it stops coming on for about a month and here we are again with the check engine light and oil light. I took it to Honda and now since I’ve just hit 100k they want to charge me the $100 diagnostic few. I’ve been there 100x and it’s still within a year of the huge maintenance. I didn’t know about this law suit. Can I do anything about this issue now? Please help.