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Excessive Oil Consumption
2008 Honda Accord (Page 14 of 20)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Honda Accord has several serious defects: poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats.
BRAKES: There was a class action lawsuit against Honda in 2010 for premature & excessive brake wear. See our page on Honda's brake problems for more info.
OIL CONSUMPTION: Honda issued a TSB about this in late 2011, claiming it could be fixed through a software update to the VCM (variable cylinder management). There are class action lawsuits pending. See our page about the Accord oil consumption.
UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight. The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.
7.9
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,260
- Average Mileage:
- 67,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 394 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (229 reports)
- per Honda consuming 1qt per 1k miles normal (42 reports)
- I heard that Honda replaced worn rings and engine short block (21 reports)
- call American Honda corporation to complain (14 reports)
- rebuilt the engine (14 reports)
- replace engine (13 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
- Honda Acknowledges The Oil Problem In TSB #11-033 - In July of 2011 Honda quietly acknowledged the problem in the form of a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #11-033). The TSB says the probable cause of the problem is the VCM (variable cylinder management) and should be fixed by a simple software update at a certified Honda mechanic.
- Class Action Lawsuit Against Honda - Honda accord-oil-defect-class-action-lawsuit
- Investigative Form To Assist Class Action Lawsuit Against Honda - In connection with a pending class action lawsuit, Soto v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., No. 3:12-cv-01377 (N.D. Cal.), the law firm of BERK LAW PLLC is investigating defects that cause excessive oil consumption in Honda (and Acura) vehicles. Below is a link to a brief survey regarding the problem. It would be extremely helpful if you would take 2 to 8 minutes to complete the survey, even if you no longer own or lease the vehicle that experienced oil consumption problems. Your information will assist us in assessing how common and persistent the oil consumption problem is. If we share this information with others, such as Honda, we will NOT share your name and contact information.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought a Honda accord thinking that reliability wouldn't be a concern. Well, being someone who changed the oil in my car myself, I got more and more concerned every time I changed the oil in my car. There were no leaks, there was no smoke coming out of the exhaust, but yet, every 4k to 5k miles, when I changed the oil, I was missing about two quarts. Where the hell was the oil going? I saw the complaints here, and didn't want to fight the battle, so I took the proactive step and got rid of the car before some serious damage occurred to the engine.
So, what did I get to replace the Accord? I figured all car manufacturers make a dud here and there, so I got a 2005 Civic that won't stop overheating and is currently sitting at a service shop. Oh, and it has had its head gasket (honda service rates head gasket at 8 hours labor), radiator, thermostat, radiator fan switch, replaced. All this not 20,000 miles after I paid about $700 to have the timing belt replaced (it has less than 120k miles on it). I am pretty much done with Honda for the foreseeable future.
- Warren W., Oxford, NC, US