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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’ve had this issue on my 2009 Honda Accord V6 EX-L (currently 72K miles) with multiple repairs. It’s going in for a short block and rings again in a couple days. You can find more similar complaints, including my own, described in detail here – http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f169a0d?displayRecent. I am furious with how Honda has been handling this and I am selling my car right after repairs are complete. What can I do to support this complaint in court?
Purchased a used 2008 Accord EX-L v6, with 24000 miles on it, Having the same problems as everyone has already mentioned. Car shudders between 1st and 2nd gear and now I’m having a engine issues caused by fouled spark plugs. Added a quart of oil 6 months after I purchased it. Thought that was odd since I’d driven less than 6k mi since I’ purchased it, . And the front brakes are worn after only 8k mi on them.
. I have a 2008 Honda Accord that is experiencing this defect. I have gone through the dealer with several oil consumption tests but have been told I do not meet the tolerances established by Honda of 1.0 quart per 1000 miles (I am at .75 quart/1000). I have also spoke with Honda representatives through their Twitter site and I am not satisfied with their replies
How do I get on this lawsuit? Ive has to refil my 2008 Honda Accords Oil every thousand miles! I brought into the dealer numerous times and they’ve never once said there was a problem they keep on saying it’s my fault somehow. What a bunch of crooks!
2008 Accord two oil consumption test no results 45000 miles it may have been normal for my civic with 160000 miles. Something needs to be done or im done Honda out name bashing forever….. back to the blue bowtie
I’m not impressed so far… Bought my 2008 Accord EX Coupe I-4 w/ 61K at the beginning of July… I always thought Honda was the way to go for reliability… Wish I didn’t get rid of my 04 Cavalier… After 3K of miles… oil light comes on… The dealership updated my computer on the oil consumption and told me it was fixed… Another 3K just rolled around, and here comes the oil light !! Now the dealership says cause I’m out of warranty, I’ll have to pay to bring it in.. was recommended to do my own oil consumption test. WTF? Now I’m on the hook for 5 yrs of payments on this car. What now?
I purchased my 2008 Honda Accord with 30000 miles now i have 97000miles Still under warranty.I travel alot so i need i reliable car.Car burns 5 to 6 quarts between oil changes.Took it more then 5 times to Honda of Danbury and no repairs were done they told me Honda says 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles is normal.I say SHAME ON YOU HONDA ADMIT TO YOUR FAULTS AND REPAIR OUR CARS
I bought my 2008 Honda Accord EX-L (4cyl) and first of the bat there were two issues: my front bearing was defective and the breaks issue that eventually got resolved. Then after about 70,000 miles I noticed my Oil Light coming on and off, at first I wanted to blame the Service guys for not putting enough oil in but now I understand that the issue is with excessive oil consumption. I now have 109,000 on it and recently had to add two quarts of oil, which is unheard of in 2008 cars. Now I have the same bearing issue and and the car stutters a bit when I try to accelerate and sometimes it sounds like it may just stall after coming to a stop. I thought the issue with the oil consumption was one of kind but reading through this forum and others it seems like this is a wide spread issue in 2008 models. I’m glad someone is doing something about because this is ridiculous. I’m not sure if I want to fix it or sell it, will find out after I bring it to Honda for Service. This is my third Honda and I’m very disappointed and now not sure if I want to buy another one. Hope this gets resolved quickly before I have to put my own money into this.
I have a 2008 Honda Accord that uses oil constantly. I too have to keep spare oil in my car at all times. I will never buy another Honda. I have contacted Honda and several Honda dealers they state this is acceptable oil consumption. I drove 2 hrs to the deal for the software update “JOKE” didn’t do a thing. I think everyone needs to know HONDA is not backing their product by fixing the very excessive oil consumption problems. Would not recommend HONDA to anyone.
I too have to keep spare oil in my trunk. I put a qt. in every other week. The dealer is giving me the same bs about the oil consumption test. They want $1,000 to start tearing my engine down just to find the problem. This is my 1st and last Honda. I was really looking forward to no car payments. Thanks Honda.