And then so did two more. When I search for problems with hondas when I purchased it nothing appeared. Spoke to my service advisor today, and he informed me that there was another 2011 Honda Odyssey that was brought in today for the same reason. They then agreed to clean the heads and install a new software program after the Oil Consumption Test. I am at 115, 000 and my check engine light hasnt come on and it seems to be running fine. The first time, the dealership fixed it, but did not notify me that if was going to possibly happen again. Im the second owner of a 2008 Honda Accord Sedan EXL v6.We purchased from the original owner @ 103k.We too noticed oil consumption,1/2 to 3/4 qt of oil,500 miles+-.We are currently in the process of an oil consumption test @ Sunset Honda,San luis Obispo,Ca..Did your Honda dealership relent with your persistent questioning of oil consumption?What exactly did you do to get your short block replaced? They (Boch Honda Norwood Ma) just told me i have massive interior engine damage. Anyone have suggestions as to plan of action? I will say that I called the dealership numerous times (the service department and manager) and Honda care many times. I bought this car because I thought it would be dependable and worry free but I have to worry about maintaining oil levels. change the spark plugs with some NGK iridium or ruthenuim plugs, pay someone or do it yourself. Im also wondering if my engine has likely suffered any damage as a result of the issue. Local dealer is wonderful! Notes: I do not have an oil consumption issue (yet) but the oil gets really really dirty very quickly. . In all fairness, I must note this did occur before the settlement was reached. I got it back last week and its already fouling out again. Matthew Bonness We research hundreds of models each Very curious!! After replacing the plugs (myself the second time) and installing a muzzler device, I've been happily driving the van without issues for over 10k miles, including 2 road trips (one about 500 miles, the other about 1600 miles). I called the Honda dealership closest to me about it after I had read about this recall/lawsuit and after looking up my VIN, said that I dont have a recall for it so theres nothing they can do. The dealer wants me to pay for tear down as there is no compression in the cylinder#6. since day one vibration @ idle when cod, 95% less when warmed. I just purchased a 2012 exl v6 w/nav 2 months ago. I just want to ensure that if i donothing, that a warranty extension will automatically be in force, protecting my vehicle for a period of time. The problem: Piston rings may rotate and align in certain Honda cars. I have always LOVED Honda, but now I am very skeptical. If you purchased a 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2008-2013 Honda Odyssey, 2009-2013 Honda Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour or 2012 Honda Crosstour equipped with a 6-cylinder engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM-2), you could be eligible to receive compensation for repairs or a warranty extension. Original owner of an 09 Odyssey. I have a 2013 Odyssey. Spark plugs at Honda are 30.00 a piece, and they were replacing them for free. Are there any recalls on this? I took it to get the codes read and said It was a cylinder misfire. I have a 2016 with the same problem. Bought a 2009 Accord 4 Cylinder and Im having to put quite a bit of oil in too. Question is how long this Misfiring issue will last and will it be covered next time. Honda offering to extend warranty on the piston ring update repair for I4s to 8 years / 125,000 Miles. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. American honda is extending the powertrain warranty to cover repairs related to engine failure (which causes dtcs p0301 to p0304) to 8 years of unrestricted mileage from the original date of purchase and has resolved a class case on the basis of this remedial measure. This problem is not limited to the V6. In oct 2018 had po301 code og miss fire cost $700 and tonight its happing again. After several years of the local dealer telling me the proper codes were not coming up to get the problems fixed I have replaced a set of spark plugs, 3-4 quarts of oil per month, along with the power steering pump that went out at 60,000 miles and, uh oh, we missed the time frame to submit that warranty claim. It is a 2010 Honda Accord EXL. Was told by dealer too late to repair under warranty even though I bought less than 2 years ago. Anyone have luck getting one? I was not original owner. At this point I have nothing to lose so I might as well try it. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. It seems like it burns about a quart every two to three weeks. Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. We pay way too much for nice cars for them to have so many problems! I have been mulling over my options for two weeks now. I also talked to the Acura Dealer service manager who politely smiled and said it would be $169 for 1 hr assessment and then $369 for a leak down test and then he could recommend an action. I have brought it in twice for it burning oil, and they have overfilled it so it looks like it is not low when I check it again. Not sure what direction Honda is taking and who is the target buyer. Box 2722 We purchased used from a dealership 12 months ago with 88,000 miles. Did Honda cover the cost of the repair for the cat? I cant believe they wont admit it. If I had been I probably wouldnt have purchased it at the end of my lease because once you crack open the engine, it could be a can of worms for a LONG time and 2. I think they just reset code. I have purchased 3 vehicles from this dealer and have always been treated fairly. We are all having the same issue! ( rpm would even rev up by itself while in park, and nobody was in the vehicle) I have over 16 videos on several different dates proving this. I love my Odyssey, but almost makes me want to go buy another manufacturers model. But was less than when they told me it was going to be $5300.00. Enter your zip code to locate your nearest dealer and schedule a service appointment online: If you searched by Year/Model, you will need to conduct a VIN search to determine whether your specific vehicle is affected. A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. Just aggravated Im having to deal with this, and other people as well. I have the same problem. I have to add 2-3 quarts depending how much I drive. Im having the code for cylinder 1 and I had to replace all of my catalytic converters is there anything that it can be done? Diag. We did incurred expenses for towing and twice for car rentals. 347-427-1700 (H). This time the tech said I needed the pistons replaced and that the damaged pistons had also damaged the cylinders so they needed to be repaired (not replaced), and that I needed new spark plugs. 2011 Honda Odyssey, engine light came on, motor shaking, and this was the same situation that happened to us in 2015 with the same vehicle. I think thats a great idea to open a new class action. The dealership and maintenance crew did not show any concern about this, I figured I was just going to have take the lose and buy a new car. I feel they got a slap on the wrist and we pay dearly for it. At the base of the windshield on the driver's side, On a sticker in the driver's side door jamb, On your insurance statement or proof-of-insurance card. In the mean time, Honda just lost a loyal customer. The below will cost you under 300 dollars and is a cheap place to start, and trading the vehicle in without issues will get you more on the trade in value. They tell me it will cost $14000 dollars to fix but they will contact Honda and try and get me a break on the price because they didnt notice the problem when it first happened. I love my car its everything I ever wanted and now it needs another 5,000 for repairs. A second wave of checks will go out this Fall, according to the Settlement Administrator. Earlier this week, my 2010 Odyssey was driving rough, in a way Ive never felt before, and the malfunction indicator light was flashing. I purchased this Model and in Less than 5 months every single problem online HAS actually happened. Hi, I appreciate the number you left on your message. I have 16 Honda pilot misfire number 1 I replaced spark plugs oem steel had that problem misfire number 1. I just had work done 1 month ago & was told the car is fine now.. & without warning 4 different engine & OIL lights came on & car started putting.. Is there a way that I can be covered under this same class action suit? I immediately called and spoke to the service manager at the dealer. They did tell me that all the mechanic work previously completed was superbly performed so that was not the issue. They are not the same as recalls. administrator or law firm. Your service adviser should be able to to update you on the status of your vehicle. Can anyone give me any advice? yes? Not what they did to fix what the problem caused. UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at the Final Fairness Hearing. Honda NA says it's covered, so it's as simple as your dealer making one phone call to verify. I have a 2012 Honda Crosstour and is experiencing flashing engine light, hesitate to drive, some shaking if I drive more than 40 miles. I'm worried it's due to damaged rings? It had also been regularly serviced. It is all covered by Honda because this was a problem with several models. You must contact the We are unable to save the vehicle to your account at this time. In respect of our relationship I am going to present this issue to the service manager today for his recommendation on my issue and find out how they are addressing the the many customers affected by Hondas product failure and the judgement. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. They then updated my computer. I hope they fix it today because I am getting rid of it moving on to a better car. This can set DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on. http://settlement-claims.com/enginemisfire/, Rust Consulting 2008 Accord V6. What about those of us who have 4-cylinder engines? My daughters car is currently at the dealership. Ford will get my new car business. Im having all of the same problems described with the cylinder misfire and fouled spark plugs, but my Pilot is a 2008. We have had trouble with that car from day of purchase. The plug eventually fouls, the engines misfires and the dashboard lights up. This warranty covers any defects or malfunctions in your new VCMuzzler II. What about the FIT??? UPDATE: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement were mailed July 14, 2014. Old air filter had black oil all over it, first time ever in 50 yrs of Hondas! Honda repaired those vehicles at no cost and extended engine warranty. I am very happy about this class action and hope to hear something soon! I have not received the settlement notice. Wait until the engine is cool. We havent given them an answer to go ahead with the repair. My 2012 Honda Accord is having these same issues. Honda corporate is basically getting away with their Lemons, while we the customer are stuck. Under an extended powertrain warranty progRam, Honda has agreed to replace spark plugs and clean affected piston rings to correct an engineering fault. They will replace the short block if you can prove that your car is burning more than a qt of oil in 1000 miles. The mileage is about 76.000. We brought it to the dealership, they diagnosed the condition as cylinder one misfire, agreed that we were candidates for the extended warranty repair which included at first software update and then we were advised to drive the vehicle to determine if there was further failure of the piston rings. I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey EXL 6 cylinder. Please let me know if you have heard anything back. August 4, 2016. 1st time replaced plugs, 2nd time was told it was a bad injector, this time they told me to take to Honda cause of the recall. The TSB is the result of A-A-Classction lawsuit. If this is in fact the issue can I still file for reimbursement? I went to my dealeship with all the documentation of what I was finding online, the lawsuit had not been settled yet. Honda will voluntarily recall 120 Odyssey vehicles and 150 Pilot vehicles from the 2013 model-year in the United States to replace the engine short block, free of charge. It is only cylinders 1-4(because they are the ones that are shut down during ECO). There were no diagnostic codes and they couldnt get the car to repeat what my wife experienced, so nothing done. You need to prove that your car is burning more than a qt in 1000 miles. Really disappointed with Honda right now. UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Honda engine misfire class action settlement at a March 21, 2014, Final Fairness Hearing. It is pretty shady to sell it, knowing the issue, but not disclosing it. When it was restarted, it produced a white smoke and after a short while, began behaving the exact same way all over again. Found tablet in glove box. After reading through these threads it seems there are quite a few people having issues with the 4s as well. Misfire piston 4 today. And if this isnt performed, it will continue to happen. Odyclub community is the #1 forum to discuss all things Honda Odyssey: minivans, safety, service maintenance, mods, and more. The dealership then performed the second part of the mandatory repair replacing the piston rings. The fix isnt a guarantee either. Unable to retrieve recalls information at this time. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact I just spent $1000 in tune up and replacing 6 ignition coil + labor. Now I need a timing belt. And I appreciate the other input as well! Despite being beyond the 8 year extension period as a result of the lawsuit, Honda picked up the tab for 75% of the repairs ($3000). We bought it PRE owned/certified in 2014 and have had several issues since. Unapproved I have 2008 Honda Accord, it burn the oil like crazy, i have to keep an eye on it all the time and fill the oil at least 1 litter every week. The car runs perfect still. I have a 2008 Accord 4 cylinder EX-L and the exact same problem. My dealership has proven to be a keeper too. They said they had never seen anything like it and could not tell me what was wrong with it without digging into the motor at my expense. We are 4 months past the 8 year warranty and this is the first time we have had this issue and the first time we have heard about the lawsuit. I have been a loyal Honda owner but will never buy another as they have not backed up their product or admitted there is a problem. Not so sure what the software update did other than kick the can down the road. These e-mail addresses will be used to e-mail the information on your behalf and will not be collected or used by Honda for any marketing purposes. I'm a believer. Having same thing happen to honda crosstour. I also have a 08 Honda Accord. I am highly upset, in that, I purchased the car new in June 2013 and records online show that Honda new about this issue BEFORE I purchased the car. My mechanic told me eventually the engine will need to be replaced! I take it to Honda and they inform me recall is over. Honda will voluntarily recall 120 Odyssey vehicles and 150 Pilot vehicles from the 2013 model-year in the United States to replace the engine short block, free of charge. Please object to the settlement as it is feel-good wording. I purchased my 2011 Honda Pilot in Feb.2019 and was not aware of this issue after i have taken my car in for $2000 worth of work that was done, May 2019 before the warranty ran out Aug.2019 . You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car. does not burn oil nor any codes. I have filed a claim with Honda Corp and wAiting to hear back . This is what I get from a certified Honda Tech that I need to add oil to my 2008 Honda Accord. This is definitely later than the suit deadline. I bought 2009 Honda Odyssey new and now have problems with engine number 4 and 5 misfired. When it had it the car will vibrate quite a bit, and the VSA warning light comes on along with the check engine light; The code disappears quickly though. Free ring replacement 1-3 or 1-4. My perspective is that Honda engineering pushed VCM a little to much to get their EPA rating up 1 or 2 miles to a gallon. Around 15 mph coasting, engine disconnects from accelerator and no acceleration nor increased rpm. Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify Put a used engine in it, and hope to sell it for enough to get my money back. CARS.COM. I now have this loaner car for a week now and they dont know how long it will take to get the car fixed. Recall no. I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey and the engine light came on after it made a weird noise. Needless to say, Im not happy, and Im a loyal Honda owner (this is my 5th Honda, albeit the first one with a six cylinder engine). An engine that one cylinder keep running overnight to keep the engine warm for those cold winter mornings. Now, we had to replace the catalytic converter. BEWARE! Statement by American Honda Regarding Engine Piston Recall: 2013 Honda Odyssey and Pilot Release; Photos; September 5, 2013 TORRANCE, Calif. 270 Honda vehicles . I see this happening to other people and i wonder if anyone can tell me how to get a class action suit started? Maybe a few weeks later, they all misfired again. Every 4-6 weeks i have to pull the fouled plug in Cyl 1 and replace it. Bought a used 2012 Honda at CarMax last year 34000 miles I have take my car back to the dealer 2 times due to misfires. Unfortunately, I am outside of the dates of the class action lawsuit, so Honda will not repair the vehicle. I might ask how much are they charging you for all of this? Active I had a 2012 Honda pilot. Dated 1-20-2015. Thank you for the reply. What is the symptoms of this misfire? This problem just started on 1/1/2015. year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. By Tom Torbjornsen. 2008 accord exl v-6 w/30k miles purchased 2009 w/8k miles. Such crap. I am on the hook for paying for the problem. Major engine repair can lead to a lot of down time. We didt have to pay out of pocket expense because it was under warranty. Warranty has been extended 8 years on the affected vehicles. Also am i going to get a rental to get me back and forth to work? Since that time (Aug '15) I havent had any problems. Honda covered all costs for repairs and also covered the cost of a rental car for that time period. thank you! Installing a "muzzler" will in most cases fix the problem. I have not had any misfire codes come up on my car Yet?2009 V6 with 68 k . The suit is news to me (although Honda says they forwarded a notice of class action a while ago). Thank you for the reply. And finally my wife loves this car Im ready for a divorce from the car, not my wife :-). as of summer 2013 vibration has gotten less (70-90% does vibrate every now and then only when cold, still very small vibration is felt at idle even when warm). That work would involve cleaning the pistons, and replacing the piston rings and spark plugs. 2011 Honda Pilot misfiring. Piston rings on some cylinders can rotate and align, which can contribute to the fouling of the spark plug. Sounds like I should trade it in for 2014 ? status of any class action settlement claim. It seems the lawyers are the only one rich of these suits and poor customers of products are left in the dark to defend for themselves, I too have the check engine light flashing, VSA, Triangle and I had to have it fixed my self with a total out of pocket cost $606. 2013-01-18. I took it in a later day and it turned out that there was no second diagnostic needed. Even though its the same engine, same oil rings, Honda is refusing to repair it properly. I am wondering if this issue has anything to do with the piston ring failure that caused the motor to have to be replaced. A check engine light (code P0304 was read). The VIN entered is invalid. We experience error codes again with noticeable smoke being admitted out of the exhaust tailpipe. Not fair at all! code. Or is this only for people that have had problems ? Call dealer and my vin# is NOT included! I have a 2008 Honda Accord V-6 EXL. We need to get another lawsuit going. (.50mm) fits: 99-17 Acura, Honda, Saturn 3.2L-3.5L V6 SOHC Naturally Aspirated Fitment Notes: Set Services Complete Engine, 1.2x1.2x2.8, w/o VCM Engine Designation: J35Z2,J35Y1,J35Z8,J35Z4,J35Z6,J35Z5,J35A6,J35A8,J32A3,J35A9,J35A5,J35A4,J32A1,J35A3,J35A1 But I may now be moving on to another brand as I continue to deal with the issue. santa monica dealer (purchased from) service stated it was normal back in 2009 (service told me they adjusted valves, tried swapping coil/plug, check vacuum leak,). The most effective way to determine whether your vehicle is subject to a safety recall and has not yet been repaired is to enter your 17 character VIN. More info: http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/23055-honda-engine-misfire-class-action-settlement-gets-final-ok/, I have the same problem with my 2008 Honda Accord four cylinder. I think I am done now! Its been done a second time at 120,000 miles. Is there anyway to get compensation ? I'm terrified to have it happen to me againbeing on a busy interstate when my van starts losing power and is difficult to maneuver. Terms and Conditions. directory! My car was dropped off with an appointment on July 16, but I dont know how long it sat before the diagnosis, etc. For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Hondabutton. So think of a big mushroom being pulled to and fro in a drinking glass. They say thats causing the sputtering .. Thing is if the misfire issue isnt completely fixed the new cats will just blow again from the heat. the engine light came back as cylinder number 6 misfire. misfire. We bought our 2013 odyssey used in 2016. . 2021 Honda Pilot Edit Recalls Near 00000 3 Safety Recalls Found for Cars Like Yours Recalls may not affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. Hondas service has been great until now. that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, EVERY SINGLE CAR OWNER OF THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE SETTLEMENT!! I complaint to my Honda dealer but they keep telling me its normal for the car to burn oilI was a Honda tech for 10 years and have owned multiple Hondas but never had this problem. Pretty stupid for a vehicle only a few years old. ( there are even videos of this on youtube. ) I now have 53.000 miles, and it does not use any oil! You will get the same problem less than 15-20k miles down the road after the recall fix, seen it too many times. I just barely understand what the piston rings do. Seldom do engines w/only 70K miles on them need this type of repair, so you had a bit of bad luck on this one. - Rocky Hill, CT, USA # 8 Jan 09 2020 Pilot. Yesterday, I have my first symptom of a repeat of this. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. At this rate we should all buy billboards in our local area and advertise VCM Muzzlers on themit's a real shame that so many that need it don't know about it. There are no current safety recalls for this vehicle. This is the 3rd time in a month and a half Ive had a misfire in cylinder 3. this is a bullshit settlement. Honda agreed to the class action settlement in order to avoid the costs of a trial. Hello did anyone help you with this problem. I finished driving home (about 7 miles) and had it towed to the dealer. It was down a quart. The work order also reflects that theres possible additional work that will have to be done if the problem happens again. that means one more year of additional coverage. Just got the coil fixed, $85 tow, $129 diagnostic, and $150 to swap out the spark plug. I can get my oil changed and within 2 weeks my car is 2 quarts low on oil easily. Gas mileage has decreased significantly in the past several months. What could be the cause of crank-no start? The mechanic showed me the spark plug from my van and the end is all black, covered in oil. I have noticed that my van doesn't seem to accelerate well. This is clearly still an ongoing issue with newer model Honda vehicles. Here I am almost exactly 3 years and 50,000 miles later and the problem is back. My always fouls the same coil on the same cylinder.. what I did was buy a new coil from auto zone with a lifetime warranty and just replace it as needed.. it dont take but about 30 min or less to do it.. I will try to contact that lawyer too! Did anyone get help from this issue? Had the misfiring problem, which cost me $481 to replace all sparkplugs at 37,000 mi. Today Cyl 3 plug finally had to be replaced as well. DO NOT let them check it without you there. I do have a shudder at steady speeds on flat roads which I attribute to the transmission but in retrospect, it might be a misfire. Then the engine light started flashing and my car started shaking so I turned it off and now I have to get it towed to Honda to fix. I'm just worried that my rings may be damaged and may go on to cause other problems. When I took them to task about it, they backed off their initial stance that it was going to cost me around $6000 to repair. HOW DO I FIND IT BURNS EXCESS OIL? Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21 . Also admitted they were aware if this issue, but it quote sound like personal problem, and maybe I shouldnt drive it with my son in there if I am so worried! I have been running Mobile 1 synthetic since new so I am thinking that thicker viscosity oil may reduce the oil getting past the piston rings. It was down 2 quarts the first time and only .5 quart the second time. 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