my 2010 Honda Accord V-6 , is starting to misfire, due to this settlement, how can i get my car fixed. They checked the spark plug and it was fouled. I now have this loaner car for a week now and they dont know how long it will take to get the car fixed. 2012 odyssey 42,000 miles. They should definitely reopen the law suit or start a new one! Recent Posts Unread Posts Tags, Forum Icons: I see this happening to other people and i wonder if anyone can tell me how to get a class action suit started? Im so stinking mad..they better do something about my fees or Im going to give Honda LOTS of free press.and it wont be good!! Not Replied It cut out on me in rush hour in a tunnel (I live on the peninsula in Virginia and travel to the south side via tunnel) Now I am scared to death to drive this car and unfortunately I owe so much on it, it sits parked. DO NOT let them check it without you there. Make sure they (the Honda dealer) does all engine work necessary and not just a change of spark plugs and coils, as this issue causes engine damage. Has anyone else had the same problem with an 08 Pilot? Mark all read, Topic Icons: I am having to constantly put oil in it. Installing a "muzzler" will in most cases fix the problem. Plus the diagnostic cost me another 150 or so dollars. Question type: Maintenance & Repair. CAN IT BE BY MIS FIRE. 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. However in the past 18 months it has been burning about 2.5 to 3 quarts of oil about every 5,000 miles when I change the oil and filter. Just got the coil fixed, $85 tow, $129 diagnostic, and $150 to swap out the spark plug. The first time, the dealership fixed it, but did not notify me that if was going to possibly happen again. While I did dig up my past maintenance invoices, and I did spend about $1200 fixing/replacing both crush washers and torqued both drain. I have been looking online to find anything about only cylinders 1-4 being covered but havent came across anything. to claim cash from in our I have a 2010 Pilot. This can set DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on. does not burn oil nor any codes. what can i do i do now? I did some computer research and took the car to another mechanic and they fixed the problem for $1100 dollars. Dealer said they can not fixed and recommend to buy new van. Honda district manager told us that there is no way to know that there is no way to know that the replacement piston rings that were replaced on our Odyssey (2015) are a manufacturer defect (lemon.) JavaScript is disabled. They started happening in 2018, 4 years after they closed the class action lawsuit involving my year of Honda Accord. Thanks for any input. Our Company puts a high priority on the safety of our products. The same thing has just happened again. The proposed class action settlement was preliminarily approved by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston on Oct. 9, 2013. this issue was admitted and corrected at no charge by Honda on 2009 to 2013 Honda Pilot. Under an extended powertrain warranty progRam, Honda has agreed to replace spark plugs and clean affected piston rings to correct an engineering fault. I wouldnt buy another because what Ive read on a pilot forum is that they still have problems with this motor even on the new ones. My cylnder number 3 was fouled. They replaced the spark plugs and I did not have to pay out of pocket for anything. How did yall get the dealership to pay for even 75% because it looks like they are going to be no help, and I am not going to pay $4500 for something I shouldnt have to. I also have an 8 year/120K Honda Care warranty, so, in theory, I should be covered until May 2018 if the problem crops up again. My 2012 Odyssey had misfiring and they replace coil, spark plugs and etc in 2015. belt typically get replaced during a ring. Any update on what Honda rep or dealer response? Replacement of or failure related to any seal or gasket. maybe the cars been at the dealership for a long time, because theyre swamped with warranty work, Perhaps that other warranty work is repairing engines, just like OPs, Maybe they were already seriously backlogged, when OP showed up. My daughters car is currently at the dealership. I just had this problem start yesterday (2010 Honda Accord Coupe). It started earlier this year with a check engine light. This is an engineering design flaw, plain and simple class action suit was an easy way out for Honda. I brought the car to the dealer twice and the dealer said they cant find anything wrong(and indeed the code disappeared), and charged me for the diagnosis fees. Is there a separate class action suit for 4 cylinder models? I took it in a later day and it turned out that there was no second diagnostic needed. The plug eventually fouls, the engines misfires and the dashboard lights up. I have been experiencing recently these thingsmisfire of spark plugsengine not running smoothly. This is a brand new DNJ Piston Ring Set Oversize .020 in. Top Class I told them I needed my car and will just bring it in another day. This was not covered under the extended warranty as cylinders 5 and, 6 were not covered. 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). 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. I was (and still am) hoping to keep this car for a while. The dealer did not disclose this info to me. BEWARE! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association, Various Trademarks held by their respective owners. A car's piston rings regulate engine oil consumption and oil pressure. The ceramic around the electrode was missing. The pistons are shaped like mushrooms and move up and down in the cylinders. They are all aware that this is a Huge Honda Problem. You need to prove that your car is burning more than a qt in 1000 miles. I have a 2016 with the same problem. Not fair at all! I agree. Cant they just put the old one back? A simple, easy way to find recall and product update information on your Honda. Ive invested at least 9 dealership visits and several hours of work missed, my car is still not properly repaired to avoid this misfiring issue. 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. I called them the next day and they said parts (rings) are on back order and I wont get my car back for about a week. 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. In our commitment to maintain outstanding safety, reliability, performance and environmental standards, Honda occasionally asks our owners to bring their Honda to a dealer to perform recalls and/or product updates. You should already be using Mobil1 0W-20 'Hi-Mileage' oil - if not, drive it a week or so, then change. Cal.). Honda has recalled 2003 Honda Pilots to replace the airbag inflator. They (Boch Honda Norwood Ma) just told me i have massive interior engine damage. After hours of research I stumbled upon the class action lawsuit but was frustrated to learn it was now closed and doesnt include the model year of my vehicle. So my issues: 1. 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. Local Honda representative said Honda would cover 70% but they should really cover 100% since its a know problem with this generation of vehicle. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car. Or do they have the same issues. My mechanic told me eventually the engine will need to be replaced! A $2500 repair!! They are offering us a 15% discount for our trouble. Car has been back to dealer 5 times and this morning the check engine light is back on. It is 12 years old, and I have Taking care of it without fail. Enter the year and model to get non-VIN specific recall information. I am going to try that number and see what happens. REALLY TIRED OF IT . 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. My dealer also has performed the consumption test and takes it in the back where the run the test which they tell me is more involved than just the dipstick. What is the correct repair for this problem? Now, we had to replace the catalytic converter. Diag. I am having same problem with 2011 Honday Odyssey. I decided to disable it as a 2007 Odyssey Touring - Silver, Depaxed | VCMTuner II, Seems like you are saying the same thing as. I think some of the hybrids do that to keep the battery charged. UPDATE: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement were mailed July 14, 2014. Once the head and oil pan are removed at the dealer there is no getting back. This is soo UNFAIR!!! RECAP: 2011 Odyssey, purchased in August 2014 w-28284 miles, w-Honda Certified Pre-owned buyer program, in Aug-2015 w-42826 had piston rings 1-3 replaced w-spark plugs replaced (under Honda engine misfire warranty lawsuit), kept recommended services to date, May 2021 w-123000 miles the piston rings issue resurfaced and I presume caused the engine to be ruined. Dont trust local dealer service. Anyone have suggestions as to plan of action? Is 1 and a half quarts of oil enough oil for the car to run properly? It is recommended that you input your VIN. Maybe someone can help meI have 2010 Honda PilotI was driving it on the highway..The check engine light came on as well as the VTM-4 lightIt didnt fell any different. 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 . This engine has had some troubles. 2015 EX (Alabaster Silver) - Shear Comfort seat covers, Husky Liners floor liners, OEM cargo liner, S-VCM Controller, Street Guardian dashcam, Scangauge II, Akebono ProACT brake pads, Raybestos Element3 rotors, Hayden 698 ATF cooler w/Tru-Cool thermostatic bypass valve, Lubegard Red, Draw-Tite 76025 hitch receiver. You never shouldve sold a car that had this kind of problem. I have been searching as well to find out if other people had issues such as this. The problem was diagnosed by the dealership service department I just showed up with 2 engine lights on. I purchased a CERTIFIED USED 2010 HONDA Crosstour EX-L 2wd 3.5V6 with 57,248 miles on it from a local Honda of Escondido, a local Honda Dealer on 03/25/2014 It wasnt immediate but I was able to leave my number and they called me back. I definitely plan to have a muzzler installed, even if I have the dealer ring job done. Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify 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! All Rights Reserved. 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. Honda Odyssey 2013. thank you! The problem is that this repair is extensive and out of the realm of a shop mechanic. I started off with one misfiring, replaced the coil, and now another is starting to misfire. Are there any recalls on this? I leased my 2012 Honda Odyssey on November 9, 2012, and purchased it 3 years later. What happened to the 7,500 miles Ive been duped into believing I would get between oil changes? Honda corporate is basically getting away with their Lemons, while we the customer are stuck. My car does shudder a bit between 20 and 50 mph when it deactivates some of the cylinders. Is there any other way to recoup losses for the damage. We havent given them an answer to go ahead with the repair. Honda wants me to pay 25%.. Im like why? I took my 2010 Pilot to the RSM Honda Dealer yesterday for the exact problem (1 piston ring, cylinder misfire $4700 quote) and told the dealer about your comments, postings of similar issues and the dealer will not help. Dealership plans to replace 4 spark plugs and 4 rings on the piston. And, the oil after a couple 100 miles is black and smells burnt. Put a used engine in it, and hope to sell it for enough to get my money back. 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