Problems with vehicle's fans being inoperative and an oil leak. *mr the consumer was advised as a precautionary action to replace the timing belt, water pump, all the drive belts, and front end work. The consumer then complained that the fans did not work properly. The consumer than was advised that the vehicle needed a front engine mount. The consumer noticed an oil leak. In fact, there were several leaks and the vehicle needed a new fan, shroud, motor, coolant, and fuse. As a result the temperature gauge repeatedly approach a dangerous level (had to modify driving habits), and was unable to use the A/C due to possible overheating. There were two new locations of high concentration of oil; rear main oil seal leak where the transmission was removed, and the balance shaft leaked (under warranty) which required an oil pump, gaskets, and seals.*scc
1996 Honda Accord engine complaints
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While dealership mechanic drove the vehicle into the shop for repairs seal balance shaft blew out, causing oil to leak from underneath the vehicle.
I have had my car for 10 months with repeated trips to the dealer and numerous calls to the point of purchase, with no results, I have been given the run-a-round to many times to count. I have a 1996 honda accord and it has a head gasket problem and the engine is having to be rebuilt. The head gasket and engine are badly water damaged and warped, and it is costing me in excess of $2,400.00 to get it repaired. I was told that repairs were made to my car but never received a work order proving that said work was actually done. I am trying to seek protection under the lemon law so any help you can give me in that effort would be greatly appreciated!
The vehicle leaked oil from the head gasket. *nlm.
An internal oil leak caused engine failure (refer to tsb 618908).
The engine made a knocking noise. *jb the engine made a knocking noise. Consumer was driving on freeway at 60 MPH in the middle lane when all of a sudden a loud knocking noise fromt he engine started . Vehicle started to slow down. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and consumer was notified that the vehicle's engine was ruined.
While driving and without warning oil is leaking from the vehicle and causing the consumer to refill more then often. Dealer notified. Ts
The front balancer shaft seal blew and oil gushed out of the engine in less than ten minutes. My wiife and I had just made it off the interstate when we noticed the smell of oil. Upon parking, we saw oil pouring out of engine. No warning lights were on and no smoke came from the engine. I was told by mechanic that the seal is defective but honda doesn't have a full recall and will only fix the seal when it blows which could cause permanent engine damage if the engine is not stopped immediately. I've done research on this problem and others have this same problem in the us. It seems the seal is definetly deffective, but honda won't repair it until the problem happens. Of course, I was not notified of the problem until the seal blew. I was informed by honda america that I just missed their reimbursement deadline (january 1, 2003) because my seal blew on january 24, 2003. I think honda should continue to pay for this faulty seal repair since it is a defect they allowed in their vehicles.
While driving the "check oil" light illuminated. Consumer pulled over to inspect vehicle. As consumer was refilling oil, it was pouring back out of the "seal". Mr
The balancer shaft seal on the car has blown. Causing the oil to drain out at an alarming rate. To fix the problem the engine must be pulled out take apart then replaced. All of this for a seal that costs no more than 20 dollars. Mr
Defective balancer shaft seal broke loose, causing an engine replacement because of immediate oil loss w/no warning indicators. Just had oil change and transmission oil flush a month ago. Honda needs to reimburse costs of total repair due to defective item. Never received recall notice either.
There is a rattle from the exhaust system at 2000 RPM's, which appears to cause a delay in acceleration. The service tech informed me honda is aware of the problems but feels that it doesn't warrant repair at their cost.
Consumer states that while driving 30 MPH the vehicle automatically shut off, after taking the vehicle to the dealer they found out that the oil seal had blow out of its place and all the oil leaked out. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
At 65 MPH oil light came on shortly after engine stalled. Dealer determined that an oil seal blew.
While driving balance shaft seal broke off, and the enigne leaked oil. Oil leaked out and engine blew. Please provide more information.
Came out of church and noticed a line of fluid going to car. Then discovered that it was draining oil like crazy. I had it towed and found that it was a balancer seal that went bad. When I left church I followed the line of oil all the way home where it started leaking when I was idling while waiting for my family to get into the car. There was no warnings or lights. The oil all gone when I discovered the problem. And now I am stuck with $608 bill. But most of all how do I know that my engine has not been damamged? What kind of problems will this cause me to have in the future?
Driving down street and oil light came on..proceeded to store and put oil in car, drove approximately 10 miles and oil light came on again. Then I determined that all the oil had drained out. Oil is pouring out of my car faster than I can put it in. Searching on the internet I've found that other honda accord owners of the 1996 model had the same problems. I even noticed that one had a recall for the damaged part. I have no recall and have lived in the same location..just 5 minutes from the honda dealer where the car was purchased. My car is soaked in oil from the front to the back..tires included. I'm surprised it didn't catch fire. People need to be aware of these defects and shouldn't have to pay.
While vehicle is park in driveway consumer noticed oil on spots. Vehicle lost about 2 quarts of oil per month. Dealer has been notified . Please provide further informaition.
Balancer shaft seal cover, lower area of motor was being scraped by timing belt, causing chirping noise at low MPH, I.e. 5 MPH.
The mechanic found oil leak at the front of the engine caused by a dislodged seal on the front balancer shaft.
Seal belt retainer "popped out" resulting in timing, combo, & p.s belt being replaced along with the oil seals at a cost of $354.
I had to have the balancer shaft seals replaced on my 96 accord after their complete failure at a cost of $700. In october I received word that the car was being recalled for he problem and that I could submit for reimbursement. Was told to expect payment in 8 weeks. That was 8 months ago. Honda is not processing these reimbursements in even a remotely timely manner. They clai they underestimated the time involed, but even if they process 5 a day they should be mailing out checks. They are stonewalling, and refuse to communicate with the consumer over the mater.
Driving on interstate, oil seal blew out, causing rapid loss of oil. Vehicle towed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Camshaft failure.
The vehicle experienced a severe engine oil leak and the vehicle was taken to the mechanic for repairs, the manufacturer had sent a product update campaign stating there was a design problem with the balance seal oil shaft, the consumer requests reimbursement. Nlm
An oil seal failed and caused the engine oil to drain out rapidly and caused the engine to seize up, a product update campaign was sent regarding the same type of failure, however consumer had to pay for repairs and is requesting reimbursement.
While stopped at a traffice light, the oil pressure light started flashing. I immediately pulled into the nearest business I thought would have a mechanic, which was a quick oil change type place. Oil was pouring from my engine. Seals and belts had to be replaced, including the timing belt so the repair was over $500. However, my car was still leaking oil (which it had never done before). Soon after I received honda's balancer shaft seal recall info in the mail. The problem described seemed to be precisely what happened to me. I took my car to an authorized honda dealer to have the repair inspected and to have the oil leak checked out. I left with another $250 bill and the mechanic felt that my problem had not been the balancer shaft seal because the mechanic at the quick change place incorrectly listed a part replaced as an oil seal on the invoice. The mechanic who did the original repair told me that it was definitely the bal shaft seal that he had replaced and offered to consult with the honda tech. Honda tech was unresponsive and uninterested in hearing from the mechanic. After I sent in all the documentation and request for reimbursement I recently received more info from honda, which instructed me to again have my repair inspected by a honda dealer. Again I left with a $450 bill in another attempt to fix the persistent oil leak. I have submitted all the info and invoices to honda and am waiting on reimbursement.
Complete drainage of oil from engine due to balancer shaft oil seal failure. Oil blown onto engine, undercarraige and timing belt.
When accelerating vehicle hesitates and appears not to gain any power. Also, a loud unusal noise occurs. *ak brakes squeled, dealer replaced front brake pads and machined rotors. Dealer found b-pipe gaskets leaking which was causing noise upon acceleration.
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