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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 had my 2010 Honda Accord engine rebuilt a few years ago as a result of the Honda oil consumption issue. Now at 134,000 miles the catalytic converter has gone bad which is going to cost me about $1100, which I will have to pay to pass inspection in NC. My research indicates it is unusual for catalytic converters not to last the life of the car. I am wondering if the oil consumption problem contributed to the failure of the catalytic converter.
We have a 2006 Honda Civic EX and at about 135,000 miles, not long after an oil change my husband heard an unusual noise, checked where it could be coming from, and decided to check the oil. There was none. He was visiting a friend who had some oil to pour into the vehicle. He then went to the business where we have our oil change and accused them of forgetting to put oil back into the car once they drained it. A couple of weeks later he checked the oil again and it was already down over a quart. It’s now to the point where we have to check everyday. We’re certain there had to have been damage done. We found the Warranty was extended 8 years for the Honda Accords, but nothing for the Civic and it is beyond the time line anyway. We also had problems with the tires having to be replaced prematurely. I checked other Honda vehicles which had the same problems. We purchased the Honda because we read how well made and reliable their cars were made. That must have been in the past.
Spoke to the dealer where I purchased my Honda Pre Certified 08 Accord LX-P about an VTC Actuator problem. Happens when engine is started on a cold start. Terrible terrible sound. Sounds like a grinding sometimes loud sometimes quiet but can still hear it. 750$ to replace. Honda knew about this and never issued a recall. Finally had a upgraded part in 2016 of last year. My paint is crap (from no fault of my own), VTC problems, high oil consumption, and $$$ Not much of a reliable car like they used to be. Maybe Honda needs to stick with building lawnmowers, weed eaters, and farm equipment.
I have a 2010 Honda Accord v6 ex-l. Honda just rebuilt the motor because of the oil consumption problem. I brought it home a one week later the engine light was on. Now they are telling me that the car has 3 catalytic converters. I replaced one at about 100,000 miles. Now they say the other two are bad at 140,000 miles. I believe this could be linked to the oil consumption, but they are not admitting it. I have never heard of all three going bad with 140,000 miles. Worst car I have ever owned. Any one else having this issue?
I own a 2010 Accord, purchased as Certified Pre-Owned with just under 70,000 miles on it a few years ago. The oil consumption problem surfaced shortly after purchase, the complete engine had to be replaced due to gouges in the cylinder walls. The converters were also ruined by excessive oil flow in the exhaust. Honda replaced all of these parts under the CPO and goodwill warranties- probably because I was a Honda employee for about 28 years and have also owned several Honda automobiles. It is sad to hear these stories about “my” old company. Honda’s have always had issues, but they built their reputation on fixing them and even going above and beyond expectations to ensure customer loyalty. It is very distressing to hear that they are squandering such a hard earned and at one time, well deserved reputation for quality, reliability and superior value.
I am beginning to notice a similar issue with my 2010 accord EX v6. One day I smell burning oil during highway cruise. Then, a week later the low oil warning light came on briefly while I was stopping on signal. I brought the car to the honda service on the day, and they told me that oil was low and they added 2 and half quarts. I also remember that about 5 months ago I had to change a spark plug because it was fouled and not firing.
Having same issue . Did Honda take care of the issue ?
my 2008 ex has same problem – at 76000 =/- miles; Failed the test, now their “good faith” offer was 60% of the cost to fix, my 40% = $813.00. I think I have a lemon and will report to State DMV.
I have read most of these posts and i was suspicious if actually Honda wants to fix the problem or just pretends to do so. The good news is, in my case they did. here are the facts.
1- The dealership is more than happy to acknowledge you do have the problem, because it is HONDA who is going to pay them to fix it for you and they don’t lose anything themselves (I mean the dealership) and that is a fat job and they don’t wish to lose it . So stop thinking the dealership is acting against your benefit. in this case, they will stand on your side because that can bring the money into their pocket and the fix to your car.
2- Go to a dealership and say i have “excessive oil consumption ” problem and i want you run the test for me. They will ask you to pay for the oil and filter change. then will ask you to come back when you have driven 1000 miles. When you are back, they check, and if it shows it is burning at least a quart. they will send a report to Honda , and you can hear from Honda the next day. High probably, Honda will ask them to ask you to run the test another 1000 miles and after the second test, they will ask for another 1000 miles. meaning in total you should go for 3000. and if in each 1000 shows you did burn one quart then you are eligible for a repair ( if you are with inside the warranty or extended warranty which says either no more than 8 years passed from the life of the car or has not been driven over 122000 miles (if i am correct), in that case you are covered and Honda will pay for the repair.
3- if you are lucky to fall into the extended warranty and approved for the fix, since Honda is paying for the labor and the part for the engine, take the advantage and save on the labor fee and just pay for some optional parts from your pocket and ask them to replace them for you labor-free like, drive belt, timing chain (2 chains), V-teck, tensioner ( total about $500) you are saving over $600 on labor if you want to replace them later. ( i paid and i am happy about it).
Now i have an almost new engine now. 3 days after i received the car, i revived a letter from dealership offering me a trad-in value on my car equal to the price i purchased it 2 years ago! well that is because they do know about the inside of this car so somehow this gives me more confidence about my car now.
good luck to everybody
I went thru the misfire issue with my 2010 Honda Accord v6 from July 2013 to Feb 2014. Numerous check engine light and misfires within 8 months and dealership finally did the valve and ring job. Car continued to sputter but they claimed nothing was wrong with it. So now 2 years later and I get a check engine light. This time it’s my cat converters… There are 3 on the darn car and they are all bad.. Honda will not include this repairing the misfire issue when cats are know to go bad if the engine is burning oil or misfiring Etc. After complaining they finally agreed to pay 75% of the bill.. Why they don’t just cover it all is beyond me.. It’s their fault so many cars are having issues. Just take responsibility .. In addition to the cat replacement .. I have a radiator leak too and that’s prob a result of the cat backup.. I give up.. Code after code and no one helps on this site. Called Honda and they don’t care one bit. This will be my last Honda purchase. Good luck to everyone !
first and last HONDA …….ALL HONDA VEHICLES ARE SCRAP……GARBAGE
I have a 2009 Honda Accord, I had to replace the rear brakes twice by 90,000 miles. I have been getting lot of engine grinding noise since 90,000 miles and lots of oil consumption. I filed a complaint with BBB, but they could not do anything since my car is at 137,000 miles now. I never got a letter from Honda saying the warranty has been extended to 125,000 miles. I have registered my self at Honda owners website and no email saying I have there has been a warranty extension on your car due to bad HONDA engineering. I even called the Honda customer service of North America and they denied any help or wrong doing. They quietly extended the warranty and now I have to pay for all the repairs. can anyone help me out.