The contact leased a 2013 Honda Insight. The contact stated that there was a premature failure of the engine assembly. The dealer (Honda of salem, 1101 van ness ave ne, salem, or 97301, (971) 701-2708) indicated that there was a service campaign and an extended service campaign to remedy the failure. The dealer diagnosed that the oil control rings built up residue, which caused the engine to seize. Also, there was a lack of oil internally as the failure occurred. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine a solution and to trade-in the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- South Beach, OR, USA

I have life time oil changes, I had the oil changed on 10/27/16, I advised, for the second time that it was using quite a bit of oil (it was low again). They said it was normal for the car. On December 1, I was on the freeway and my car stalled. I was able to pull off of the freeway and had to wait for a tow truck as my car would not start. We had the car towed to the dealership, and when they estimated the repairs, it was $8200 to fix. The car is not even worth $7500. They told me that the valve tightened, which was rare at this mileage, causing the spark plugs to melt, burn the exhaust valve, and a burnt cylinder hole. I was informed by the dealership that valve jobs don't occur until 100,000 miles in these vehicles. They also said that the oil should have been changed more often due to the oil consumption. I was already adding oil in between oil changes. Due to the cost of the repairs, I am in search of a replacement motor to install instead of having the dealership rebuild it.

- Rogue River, OR, USA

2013 Honda Insight. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration and temporary brake failure. Consumer sent additional correspondence. Sent again on 12/22/16, 1/11/17. The consumer stated while the brake pedal was depressed, the engine made a loud noise of acceleration and the vehicle sped up. On a separate occasion the oil, check engine, check emission, check hill start assistant, and check vsa light all illuminated. The engine shuttered. The consumer stated the engine oil dip stick showed a drop of oil below the lowest of the two holes. The consumer added oil. However, seven days later, the oil was low again. The consumer stated the vehicle is excessively burning oil. Updated 08/4/2017

- Bronx, NY, USA

My car had been sitting for 2 and a half weeks while I was out of the country. Upon starting the car, check brake system, check vsa system, check hill start assist system, service due soon and check emission lights illuminated on my dashboard. When I began to accelerate, the car only got up to 5 miles per hour. It was a 7 minute drive from airport parking to my residence. I parked the car and it sat over the thanksgiving weekend. The following week I had the car towed to the mcdavid Honda in irving, tx. I gave detailed history from the time of purchase a year and half ago. I advised the dealership, I was full aware of the excessive oil burning in issue that had been previous diagnosed at the original Honda dealership I purchased the car from. I kept up with excessive oil changes that needed to be done. The service tech said it had zero oil and the piston rings would need to be changed. He and his manager stated that they would complete an oil change at my expense, I would need to drive the car a thousand miles and then immediately return the car to the dealership, if the problem occurred then the dealership would cover the cost. I advised them again I had already done that type of testing previously. But, then, service tech proceeds to explain I also need all 8 spark plugs changed at my expense. Honda is fully aware of the excessive oil consumption issue with the Insights. This is a 2013, 57,000 miles, up to date service record. I do not feel safe driving this car anymore. The uncertainty is overwhelming.

- Coppell, TX, USA

My Honda is burning oil from the ingine.no leaks. I can get a oil change today and in 5 days I need more oil. I've taken it to the dealership and see online 64 complaints of this code 1982A. Now the dealer wants me to pay almost 4,000 dollars to get it fix when they know they sold me a lemon. Honda dealer said I need pistons, rings and spark plugs. Today they gave me a loaner car but says I have to pay 485 to break down my engine and possibly 485 to pit it back together after the test.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

Excessive oil consumption fixed by Honda after warranty expired and at no cost with free loaner car!!! there is a serious problem with the newer gen Honda engines! my personal opinion is bad piston rings!!! groves are created over time and thus oil is consumed into the block. I did the recommended oil consumption test at dealer and by the end I was losing 1 qt oil every 800 miles. New short block installed at around 79K miles. This is a manufacturing defect and Honda will, should make it right. To all the people going through this, be persistent!!!!

- Stephentown, NY, USA

Excessive engine oil consumption. Engine stalling when trying to accelerate. Large cloud of blue smoke coming from tail pipe when accelerating up to highway speeds. All this has happened several times.

- Stockton, IL, USA

Excessive oil consumption. Uses a minimum of 1 quart every 1,000 miles. Honda refuses to do anything with repairing it.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

At about 24500 miles, I drove for 1500miles rig1500milesoil service at dealer, the engine light came on. I contact them and they towed the vehicle to the dealer/service. They filled the engine and told me to drive 1000 miles and came back for them to test oil consumption. I did it for 2 times consecutive and they say it was within normal level. I ask them to test again. They agree. Now, after drive 1500 miles I went back and there was no oil in the engine. A fraction below the lower level. Now, they will submit a repair request to Honda of usa, but, my vehicle is up to 27500 miles. Tecnicaly not covered by warranty. But sense I notice and they documented the problem before 25000, it will be repaired under warranty. What will happen after another 5000 miles only god knows. Honda of usa should do a recall on engine rings and pistons or even replace it all.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

Excessively burn engine oil. Defective piston rings car was stalling on freeway with "check engine" "check brake" " "check hill start assistant" "check vsa" light flashing. I researched and found exact same symptons which was filed for 2012 Honda Insight. Refer to NHTSA id number: 10747250. He has described what I'm experiencing word by word. In 2013, Honda settled class-action law suit with same problem on different models, but 2013 Insight has same defects, excessive oil-burning, faulty piston rings, etc. I was lucky enough not having accident on freeway, but suddent stalling may cause crash, injury, and fatality. This is serious safety issue.

- Anaheim, CA, USA