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Excessive Oil Consumption
2009 Honda Accord (Page 1 of 7)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 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.
7.7
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,010
- Average Mileage:
- 72,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 139 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (73 reports)
- dealer wants to do a consumption test first (22 reports)
- Honda said burning 1 quart of oil every 1600 miles is normal (11 reports)
- reprogram computer software (7 reports)
- replace pistons and rings (5 reports)
- i was told by several mechanics its rings or valve gasket (4 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.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought used Honda Accord 2019 at MB Dealer and was not told of the oil consumption issue. Had the oil changed and a month later I found there was no oil in the engine. I thought it was a fluke since it is driven short distances. And now 45 days later, Accord is out of oil again - dead dry, nothing on dipstick!
I'm going back to MB to complain and then to Honda. This really sad - I though Honda sold great cars and now will take extreme caution when considering a used or new Honda. Rough part is my son has an 2016 Accord and I bought a 2017 CRV last year. Now it is a waiting game may need to change to another brand!
Any suggestions on what do next is appreciated - Thank you Car Complaints for your venue.
- Julian M., Friendswood, US