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Owners and lessees of Honda Civics and Honda CR-Vs have secured a settlement agreement that resolves claims that these vehicles have a defect that causes fuel dilution of engine oil.
Class Members include both current and former owners and lessees of model year 2017 and 2018 Honda CR-Vs equipped with the 1.5 liter turbocharged engine and 2016 through 2018 Honda Civics equipped with the 1.5 liter turbocharged engine.
The Honda oil dilution class action lawsuit alleges that the car maker hid a manufacturing defect in the engines of these model year CR-Vs and Civics. According to the complaint, the defect made it more likely that the oil in the engine would be diluted.
The result of the alleged oil dilution was “decreased oil viscosity, premature wear and ultimate failure of the engines, engine bearings and other internal engine components and an increased cost of maintenance,” said the plaintiffs, three CR-V owners who lodged their complaint in Minnesota federal court.
“Significantly, and as a result of the Engine Defect, the engine oil within the Class Vehicles will be caused to lose its original viscosity, meaning the lubricating properties of the oil diminish and become less capable of withstanding the higher loads of an internal combustion engine,” explained the Honda oil dilution class action lawsuit. “This can result in contact between metal surfaces within the engine, leading to rapid wear of internal bearings, the rotating assembly and other internal parts that rely on lubrication to function correctly.”
As a result of the Honda oil dilution, the vehicles could fail or stall unexpectedly, leading to potentially dangerous events on the roadway.
According to the plaintiffs, Honda had “long been aware” of the defect, but actively concealed it from potential buyers. The class action lawsuit pointed out that complaints about the Honda oil dilution defect had been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as with the car maker.
Honda’s failure to acknowledge the defect caused owners and lessees of the vehicles to face unexpected repair costs and dangerous situations. In addition, the vehicles affected by the defect lost value, said the plaintiffs.
“Many owners and lessees of Class Vehicles have communicated with Defendant and its agents to request that Honda remedy and/or address the Engine Defect and/or resultant damage at no expense,” alleged the complaint. “Defendant has failed and/or refused to do so – often conveying to Vehicle owners and lessees that Class Vehicles are operating as intended and therefore cannot be repaired under warranty or otherwise.”
The Honda oil dilution class action lawsuit claims the car maker attempted to shift blame on to customers who complained of the problem within the terms of their five-year, 60,000 mile Power Train Warranties, telling them that it was their fault for not driving the affected vehicle longer distances.
Honda failed to appropriately repair, replace or issue a recall on the CR-Vs that were reportedly affected by the oil dilution defect. Nor had the car maker offered to reimburse owners and lessees for expenses incurred by the defect.
In August 2019, the parties entered into a settlement agreement in the Honda oil dilution class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, Honda agreed to extend the Powertrain Limited Warranty on Class Vehicles in order to cover oil dilution repairs. Class Members will be automatically enrolled to receive this benefit of the settlement.
Class Members can also submit a claim form to be reimbursed for vehicle repair expenses related to problem caused by the alleged defect. Expenses can include towing, certain oil changes and diagnostic costs. Class Members must submit proof of the expenses and that they were related to the alleged oil dilution defect with their claim.
Claim forms can be accessed on the settlement website. They must be printed and mailed to the settlement administrator by Sept. 29, 2020.
Class Members with vehicles registered in certain states will be given a Product Update at an authorized Honda Dealer at no additional cost. These states include Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Honda will notify these Class Members.
The final hearing in the Honda oil dilution class action settlement is scheduled for July 31, 2020. Class Members who wish to object to or exclude themselves from the settlement must do so by April 27, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include both current and former owners and lessees of model year 2017 and 2018 Honda CR-Vs equipped with the 1.5 liter turbocharged engine and 2016 through 2018 Honda Civics equipped with the 1.5 liter turbocharged engine.
Potential Award
Varies.
- All Class Members will automatically receive an extended Power Train Warranty
- Class Members can submit claims for out-of-pocket expenses related to repairs caused by the engine defect. These claims are capped at $250.
- Class Members with vehicles registered in certain states will automatically be entitled to a free Product Update from an authorized Honda dealer. These states include include Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin
Proof of Purchase
Claims for out-of-pocket expenses must include proof that the expense was related to the oil dilution defect.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
09/29/2020
Case Name
Fath, et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 0:18-cv-01549-NEB-LIB, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Minnesota
Final Hearing
7/31/2020
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Oil Dilution Claims Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2718
Torrance, CA 90509
888-888-3082
Class Counsel
Matthew D. Schelkopf
SAUDER SCHELKOPF
Matthew Mendelsohn
MAZIE SLATER KATZ & FREEMAN LLC
Nicholas Migliaccio and Jason Rathod
MIGLIACCIO & RATHOLD LLP
Daniel Hedlund
GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC
Defense Counsel
Michael Andolina
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
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22 thoughts onHonda Oil Dilution Class Action Settlement
2020 honda Civic Si
Please include me on this settlement. Price Honda did my oil change at 75% remaining and I checked it when I got home , (I always do) 2.7 quarts OVER the 3rd mark
I sent my paperwork in and never got one thin dime. I even tipped the Tow Truck driver $20 when the Honda dealer said we have seen this breakdown before, yet said nothing about the root problem that they already knew about. Drained oil, cleaned plugs and the whole mess cost me a little over $200 as I recall. I spent the next 6 months trying to “figure out the mess I had” I guess it don’t matter as I sold the car with full disclosure and lost around $6,000-$7,000 on it after owning just a little over a year. I will NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA. Also, dilution does not just happen in the cold. The motor is poorly designed/junk. Honda had to know they had an issue, yet went into full production?
I have a 2019 Honda CR-V, which has the oil delusion problem plus after the check oil level came on , when driving the car would only go 8 miles per hour.The plugs fouled up. Had to have it towed. I hear about the oil delusion problem but nothing about fouled out spark plugs. Do to oil problem .
add me, I have a 2018 CRV 1.5l engine that has oil dilution from day one we got it.
Yes, same here! Add me
I have a 2018 Honda CRV withonly 7869 miles on it I have had the oil gopast the full mark on the dip stick several times and had the oil changed 4 times and had the up dates done ,last time I had and oil change was in Dec, 2020 the miles on my CRV at that time was 7663 miles now it is Feb. 12 and I started to get a rotten egg smill in my CRV so I checked the oil level It was past the top of the plastic pcs. on the dip stick by a Half inch . I checked the milage ithas only been driven 206 miles since the last oil change ,and now it needs another oil change ,I have battled with honda about this many times and gotten no where ,I did call the dealer ship and talk to there head person in the service dept . he told me to bring it in and and would not charge for and oil change .this is getting worst instead of better.
All the earth dreams engines have oil dilution I have two.
I have purchased 2018 CRV – EXL with 1500cc turbo engine in Dec 2018. First time I noticed Oil Dilution in early summer of 2019. I contacted Honda dealer and they replied “the oil dilution is normal for this kind of engine”. I Nov 2019 I went to Honda Dealer and they confirmed Abnormal Oil Level (approx 1 inch above the “full” mark on the dipstick). Dealer recommended oil change even I had only 3000 miles on the speedometer. Oil was very dirty-black color. I changed the oil at the dealer. I drove very little my car during the winter time (2019/2020). In spring 2020 I noticed the same thing,- Abnormal Oil level! Took the car to honda dealer in July and replaced oil again after driving only +/- 2000 miles since previous oil change. (this was done gratis by Honda dealer – after confirming Abnormal Oil Dilution with Honda Motor Co.). At the same time, dealer performed software update for AC Control Unit, the supposed cure for oil dilution.
On Aug 29, 2020 after driving only 1500 miles (mostly on the highway) the oil level was checked , and unfortunately the oil level increased significantly again. I was back at the Honda dealer in Sep, 2020 for additional testing/repair. After 2 days, Honda dealer informed me that they consulted with Honda Motor Co. and concluded that OIL DILUTION is “NORMAL” occurrence with kind of engine, and they not recommending any additional repair. At the same time Honda dealer could not define neither NORMAL oil level on oil dipstick, nor OIL VISCOSITY requirement/tolerance.
Oil Dilution is NOT resolved , at least on my car, however, I remain confident that Honda Motor Co. will resolve this issue for all owners of Civic’s and CRV’s with Turbo engine, so we can find joy in driving safely these vehicles.
I have. 2020 CR-V EXL 4 WD Touring and I can smell gasoline on my dipstick…SO ITS STILL HAPPENING….took it into Honda back in Jan 2020…..they said nope we don’t smell any gas.
I was about to purchase a crv, early 2020, when I found out the issue. Unfourtunately I had already started the contract a couple of days prior to it.
I checked and it turned out to be true, there was a gas smell on the oil and compared it to my honda pilot.
At the time of signing I tpld the sales man that I wuld not buy it.
He convinced me that they were going to aply a supposive update.
This update was going to stop the dillutoion of gas in the oil.
So taking their word (and buying an extended warranty) I purchased it.
Sillie me!
Took it back at some point later so they can apply the so called fix.
To top it off I noticed a leak which they plugged at the same time.
Months latter (did not drive vehicle much due to covid restrictions) took it in to get an oil change (smell on oil still reaked off gas).
After the oil change the tech/service personell comes and asked if I wanted to get my air filter changed.
The filter looked like someone tossed water and some oil on it before rolling it on dirt on both sides.
That did not look normal to me.
Normally only one side of the filter is dirty, the other cleaner.
I asked if they did any sort of basic service to a vehicle before selling it, answer was no. I asked since it had not been driven much and it had only been a few months since I bught the CRV.
So I learned that next time I buy a car to have them replace all fluids and filters as part of the purchase price.
Sad thing is as I had them check their records for services made to the vehicle and found out they had not applied the supposive fix to the oil dillusion problem at the time I asked them.
They had applied the fix months before I bought it supposively.
That is shady buisness, since my cars oil still smells like gas each time I check.
Today I braught it in to get an oil change and fix my AC since it is not cooling at all.
So I will probably pay $100 to get it fixed or checked even though it is still under warranty and to top it off with extended warranty.
My warranty covers fixing it but the $100 would be for the deductible for the warranty.
What is the point getting an extended warranty if you are still paying a deductible equal to the fix price?!
To top it off it is something I can do my self!
What a perfect scam settup.
I have a honda civic 2018. Include me