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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
2008- Accord- 4 cyl- Rattling noises which I guess is the VTC actuator and they say its not part of the oil consumption issue. Instead of straight out fixing the issue, they want you to jump through hoops. You need to get an oil change , then its monitored every 1,000 miles. Based on how much oil is consumed they will or will not replace the part. They should just replace it, you knowwwwwww its am issue. How do we get money for the breaks?
I have a 2010 Honda Accord that is using oil on a regular basis. I have been unable to get satisfaction with the dealer. How can I get more information on being part of this class action suit. I never received any notice as an owner of this make and model. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Honda Hell continues. Have had engine lights flashing, jerky driving, and fouled plugs replaced twice since at least 66k miles in 2011 Pilot (always Mystery Cylinder #3). Since 78k miles it started the oil burning; now at the rate of 1000 miles per quart (now 90k miles total). NE Ohio Honda dealer says nothing wrong and there is no recalls.(read the case very carefully: it is NOT a recall, and at the 11th hour they got all reference to oil consumption yanked from the case before it is settled; and, technically, if they replace plugs once you have received one recovery (see page 11 of case settlement.) and you are done). These people are total crooks – dealers and Honda alike; everyone denies, lies, hides, makes half-truth statements. Have owned 4 since 1988;10 in our immediate family. Two late model Accords and Pilots in our clan have had this same disaster this year.
My Honda Coupe 2010 is Burning oil as well.. This is cause by Bad piston rings .. Its also called Blow by.. Simple check is to start your vehicle and take the oil cap off and you’ll see blow by gases coming out?
Sorry! I forgot mensioned that my car has 120,000 km
I own a 2010 accord coupe ex-l with a 2.4 l engine. I also had problems with my engine consuming oil at a rate of 1 litre to 1700 KM ( 1 qt/1000miles). The warranty of the car paid for the fix. They replaced the pistons and rings(genuine honda parts) and I have since change the oil twice with 16,000 km. The engine has not consumed one drop. The engine runs great and I since received a letter from Honda Canada extending the warranty to 8 yrs/200,000 km ( 125,000 miles).
Our 2008 Accord XL is burning oil too. Don’t get me wrong, I love my car and we are big Honda fans. However, we have switched to BG products as well as Lucas oil products to abate the oil usage. there is no leak that the mechanic can find so it has to be burning the oil. I was not aware of the spark plug issue or piston ring problem until I read read some of these complaints. We purchased our 2008 Accord in 2010, used and certified by the dealership, with 49,000 miles on it. Current mileage is approximately 128,500. we have consistently changed the oil, every 3-6000 miles. It makes that weird noise starting cold that others have described. That’s been the indication the oil is getting. Low and the oil light comes on mostly after driving as you slow and turn. Has the class action been completely settled? If the suit has not been settled, is there a way we can apply for damages or receive some compensation.
Sorry, the Honda recall note I mentioned above is saying that my Honda is now covered for defect on “piston ring” in case of high oil consumption. The “extended” coverage on the “piston rings” is up to 8 years or 125,000 miles. This means that my 2010 Honda Accord is “protected” up to about the end of 2017 or 125,000 miles. The recall note allows owners to claim for past repair expenses also.
Hey Charles! My 2010 accord 2.4 L engine just went through a piston and ring replacement( 120,000 km). I was told that these engine have a computer software upgrade that make that engine be leaner on gas. Unburnt gas will start creating carbon deposits that makes the rings stick allowing oil to bypass the oil ring, They also told me to stay away from gas that contains ethanol. In Canada, certain gas gurus have ethanol, up to 10%. I dont know how much truth there is to it. Anyway, my car work fine now and dont burn oil and dont smell bad.
I just received the recall note from Honda yesterday (08.26.2015) in my mail box and decided to search the topic on internet.
I have a 2010 4cyl Sedan 4 door, Automatic with 67K miles. No issue with oil so far. I will monitor the situation and if the oil consumption goes up, I won’t waist my time with this. I will just trade it in for a Camry. End of the story.
FYI: changed the original back brake at 46K, so nothing to complain about. I like my Honda but I will monitor closely.
Mine was the front breaks in my 2009 Accord. I would have to have the rotors turned every time I took it in. Couple thousand miles later the same thing. When I threatened to sue them they replace the rotors for free but again the same thing. Took it to a repair place had carbon steel rotors put on with everything else new. Costly yes but I feel safer and so far everything is fine. Never buy a Honda again.