Problems with 2009 Honda Accord ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Uses excess amount of oil. have to check daily. this is not normal. have heard there is some kind of leak into the engine and a class action lawsuit. this should be a recall!!! also, metallic paint is peeling- very cheap and stereo system components not working. also makes a loud weird sound from engine when it first starts. *tr

Check engine light came on due to misfiring and fouled #3 spark plug. also, between motor oil changes at 35,761 miles and at 43,140 miles, approximately 2 quarts of oil were added due to excessive motor oil consumption.

A federal class action lawsuit claims that 2008-2010 honda accords have a systematic design defect that enables oil to enter into the engines combustion chamber. the defect causes excessive oil consumption, premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction. in my 2009 honda accord, this has caused cylinder misfires on the following three dates, including spark plug failure, multiple spark plug replacements and engine trouble: - june 21, 2012 - april 18, 2013 - september 17, 2013 honda has settled this lawsuit but details are still unavailable. here are the details: http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/4946-class-action-settlement-reached-over-honda-accord-oil-defect

2009 honda accord. consumer states problem with check engine light and dashboard indicators. *tgw the dealer informed the consumer a bulletin had been issued regarding the respective problem. the supposedly fixed the problem, and the consumer left the dealer satisfied until jan 30, 2012, when the check engine light illuminated again, generating several other dashboard lights, and once again the vehicle was running on a reduced cylinder. on august 18, 2012, the check engine light illuminated again and the dealer charged him $525.43. *jb

Igniti coil premature burnout. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine was consuming oil at a fast rate. as a result, the vehicle emitted a loud noise and exhaust fumes were present in the interior. the dealer attempted to repair the failure on numerous occasions, but was unsuccessful. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate as the check engine and vehicle stability control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated that the vehicle was out of oil and needed an update performed to the computer. the contact stated that an oil change was performed three thousand miles prior to the failure. the technicians were unable to diagnose a failure with the oil and updated the computer. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Vehicle has been consuming oil since purchased with 9,500 miles. oil consumption has contributed to fouled spark plugs. fouled spark plugs triggered "cylinder #3 misfire" code and extremely poor performance at highway speeds. two different occasions the car experienced different cylinder misfire issues. honda dealer performed engine computer software updates on two different occasions that did not remedy the oil consumption issue. no warning lights to indicate that the engine was 3 quarts low on oil. if the consumer is not aware that the vehicle is using oil, there is potential for the engine to seize causing costly repairs or to lose power in a dangerous situation. dealer is now performing honda oil consumption test. according to honda, consuming 1 quart of oil in 1,000 miles is normal and acceptable. this burned oil is being released into the environment as evidenced by the black carbon on the tail pipes. it is hard to believe that a leading car manufacturer would deem oil consumption in a brand new vehicle as normal or acceptable. this is the first vehicle out of 12 that i have ever owned that consumed oil. even vehicles with over 200,000 miles did not consume oil. i purchased a honda so that i did not have to worry about reliability or break downs for many years. now i have to worry with checking the oil every week as to not get low or run out. same vehicle has also had premature rear brake pad wear and had to be replaced at 60,000 miles. complaint has been filed with american honda. class action lawsuits have been filed against honda over the premature rear brake pad wear and the oil consumption issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle tracking control (vtc) needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. the vehicle was repaired a second time but did not correct the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine stalled. the contact was two months over needing an oil change. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the engine collapsed because an oil change had been needed; the engine needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 20,000. the consumer stated the manufacturer would not consent to an appeal or send their engineer to examine the vehicle. updated 04/29/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was able to drive slowly to the dealer with the hazard lights activated. the technicians advised that there was no oil remaining in the vehicle despite the oil level gauge indicating that there was over 80 percent of oil remaining in the vehicle. an oil consumption test and a software update were performed on the vehicle and the spark plugs were replaced yet, the failure persisted. the contact stated that the vehicle began to stall shortly after repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the "check engine" warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle would not increase acceleration when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician informed the contact that one of the spark plugs was consumed with oil. also, the engine oil level was low. the dealer placed an order for a new spark plug to repair the problem. the failure mileage was 25,127.

My 2009 honda accord ex with only 32k miles on it started to consume oil very quickly. while the % oil life remaining indicator said i have 30% life remaining, the dipstick did not register any oil on it. i'm glad that i checked, because i shudder at the possibility of a car crash due to the engine dying on the highway. when i took the car to the dealership, they handed my a printed out sheet that stated that a loss of 1 qt per 1000miles is considered normal. how is that possible??? this is a serious defect that honda does not want to admit to. *tr

I have a 2009 honda accord that has stalled twice in the last two months on the highway while i was decelerating. i brought it to the dealer both times and they were unable to find any problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine was burning excessive amounts of engine oil and fouled the spark plugs. in addition, the engine oil was entering into the cylinder causing the spark plugs to be changed more frequently than normal. the vehicle was repaired by the dealer several times. the contact stated that the engine needed replacing. the dealer and manufacturer would not replace the engine. the manufacturer would not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 59,000.

2009 honda accord. consumer states a problem with the abs and squealing fan belt *tgw the consumer stated he encountered a vehicle attempting to cross two lanes of traffic abruptly and without warning. he narrowly avoided a collision, but in the process his vehicle went in a right hand skid with the tires screeching. it became apparent that the anti-lock brakes did not function, no pulsating occurred as he had experienced in previously owned vehicles. the dealer stated the belt was squealing due to it getting wet from the rain. *jb

Car engine raced while sitting in neutral. unintended acceleration. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving at an unknown low speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. upon restarting, the check engine and vsa service lights were illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that one of the cylinders registered a misfire. the dealer reset the computer. the failure recurred the following day and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the contact was advised that the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of oil yet the dealer could not repair the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 34,000.

I have a 2009 honda accord. i began having problems with the a/c not cooling, so i took to the dealership for assessment. i was informed that a line was not working and i had a freon leak. they placed dye in the fluid to determine where the leak originated. they determined it was coming from the condenser. this part is located in the grill of the car and isn't protected in any way and they decided it had been damaged, without proof, from something i had hit, such as a rock. they then inform me that my full warranty does not cover it, and informed me it would cost $432.00 to repair. they also cannot guarantee that it will not occur again and again. the freon continues to leak and will not cool the car. it also causes a foul smell to come into the car. i do not believe consumers should be responsible for paying to replace a part that is put in a place that is vulnerable to debris or anything, without protecting it in some way. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that he noticed that the vehicle was abnormally down two quarts of engine oil. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the oil was replaced. the contact since noticed that the vehicle was consuming oil at excessively abnormal rates. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 11,000.

2009 honda accord coupe with a/c problem. a/c blows dangerously hot air while at a stop. the air continues to blow hot air until you start driving again. the temperatures quickly rises to unknown temperature but it feels like we are in a sweat box. may pose threat to health due to extended periods of extreme heat. the vehicle has been to a local honda dealer six times now since may 2010. many hoses have been reported to have leaks, condensor reported to be bad, compressor reported bad, clutch reported bad, low freon reported, pipes reported to be bad and seals on pipes and hoses reported leaking. it is suspected that the dealer and honda manufacture has not found a solution. both parties are in communication with one another with no results thus far. the dealer has now had the vehicle for two working weeks as of 10-22-2010 with no explanation to what the problem is. the dealer has replicated the a/c blowing hot air numerous times. overall, since may 2010, the dealer has had possession of the vehicle for approx. 30 days during the six dealer visits and repairs. online research may show extensive a/c problems with many of the honda models. further evaluation is requested as hot blowing a/c air pose a health threat especially in a warm climate such as florida's summer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil abnormally quick and could possibly result in the vehicle stalling on the highway and causing a crash. the contact checked the oil levels and stated that they were abnormally low. the dealer advised that the vehicle was consuming oil as normal. the manufacturer was contacted and a case was opened but was later closed to no avail. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 21,919 and the failure mileage was 7,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while the vehicle was parked she checked the oil level and the vehicle was two quarts low. she added a quart of oil and the next day the vehicle was taken to the dealer who also added a quart. she stated that every 1,000 to 1,500 miles the dealer had to add a half to 1 and a half quarts of oil. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 20,500.

This is the second time that the oil pressure light just comes on in the car, it starts bucking and is impossible to drive. i was on a 50 mph highway both times it happened. i'm lucky no one hit me. i only have 17,000 miles on my car. i have had 4 oil changes, one tow and 2 check ups on the vehicle for oil related problems. *tr

I had just bought a 2010 honda accord which i had purchase in october 20 09, 3 weeks old approximately. i get in my vehicle to turn the air condition on november 1 and found out that it only blew out hot air. i take it to the local honda dealer, they stated a pebble or foreign object got up to the condenser and punctured it which made it unable to function. the cost of repair is about 600 dollars. for honda to be number one for good value with there cars it is not apparent now. i purchased the extended warranty and it is not covered due to road debris not manufacture malfunction. this problem seems to consistent with a lot of their vehicles not only do i have make monthly payments on this car now i am paying for it to be repair when it is not even a month old. *tr

I own a 2009 honda accord ex-l. i am having problems with the engine not accelerating when needed to in emergency. i have come close to accidents twice so far on the highway since the car would not give me pick up when i needed to steer clear of trucks and cars. i have complained to two dealers, one in new jersey and the other in mass. both dealers told me that the car is fine when it isn't. at full throttle going from 1000rpm upto 6000rpm there is no pick up what so ever. it is the same as going normal speed and pick up. this is a family car and i drive with my two kids in there less then 5 yrs of age. i've had this issue since i purchased the car and it was my mistake that i did not test drive it prior to purchase. i've owned several honda accords since 96 and none of them have had this serious dangerous problem. please look into this issue. i am stuck with an expensive lemon. *tr

Air conditioning stopped working after 12000 miles. dealer determined that ac condenser had a hole from a impact. told that this is not a covered repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was using oil at an excessive rate. the contact also stated that the vehicle ran out of oil after approximately 5,000 miles, when the oil was supposed to last for approximately 7,000 miles. both the manufacturer and authorized dealer were made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was using the oil at an acceptable rate. the contact expressed concerns over a possible engine failure. the failure mileage was 35,000. the vin was unavailable.