2009 Honda Accord: engine failure

Filed Sep 30, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing an oil leak. The dealer diagnosed that the valve cover gasket had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the valve cover gasket was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a hairline fracture in the engine housing had caused the oil vacuum seal to fracture and the oil to leak. The dealer replaced the engine housing. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal loud sound coming from underneath the hood, and the vehicle skipped gears and lunged forward. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH, the contact noticed a burning chemical odor. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned on the hazard lights. The contact then drove to the residence, where the contact opened the hood and noticed that the battery had melted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Steering · 110,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact had to manually turn the steering wheel. The dealer (brighton ford, 8240 grand river ave, brighton, mi 48114, (810) 227-1171) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Engine · CA

Ocean honda is where I take my honda for service. The check engine light had been coming on over a year or so. I was told my car is using too much oil and needed pistons, rings and valve repair. That cost almost $6000.00. From research I discovered that this is a problem with this engine generation. The car was in motion when the check engine light came on. I was told by other mechanics that I should have gotten a new engine, it would have been less expensive. I found information that the federal safety agency issued a notice to add years to the warranty which would cover my situation. As of the repair I had owned the car for 6 years. I need the information on tsb a12-087.

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 67,000 miles · NJ

While driving at about 55 MPH on route I-287 in morristown, nj, the car began to shake badly and the engine made a loud rumbling noise. I got the car to my local service station in morristown, where my mechanic told me that one of my spark plugs had failed to function, having been badly oil fouled. He replaced the spark plug and said the computer scanner showed code p0303 misfire cylinder #3. He also noted that honda has a service campaign for piston ring replacement initiated in 2013 to correct the problem. I brought the car to honda on monday, february 13. They replaced 3 of the 4 spark plugs in question (1 having already been replaced) and updated the car's computer program, calling that step one in solving the problem. The honda service manager explained that honda's protocol for this is to update the software and replace spark plugs and then wait to see if it happens again. (I later confirmed this protocol by phone with honda america.) lacking that, honda will not reimburse the dealership if they do the repair, but this fix seems to work about half the time. When the service campaign was initiated in 2013, I was not notified. Clearly, honda recognized that there was a problem of oil leaking into the cylinders but did not issue a recall, as I believe they should have. In my case, my engine failed while I was driving at high speed on a major highway. This is not something I would like to happen again, but my local mechanic says it definitely will happen again, because honda did not fix the problem. Replacing spark plugs is no more than a band aid. I'm left with a serious and expensive problem, and honda's intention is to skirt the real issue by risking my safety in order to avoid accountability.

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Engine · 79,000 miles · MS

In april of 2016, I turned the engine off. I heard the fan still running. I also smelled antifreeze. Following advice from a mechanic, I checked the fluids to learn that there was no antifreeze. I took the vehicle to two repair shops. Both put a pressure test on the vehicle and stated that it was holding pressure. I took it to the local honda dealership on a friday was told that they could not find anything. I told them that I smelled anti-freeze but did not see any leaking under the car. They asked me to bring it back the next week so they could have more time to analyze the complaint. They provided me with a loner car for three days. When they completed the diagnostics they called me and told me that I needed an engine, I was devastated. When I purchased the auto, in had 22,000 miles. At this time it had about 80,000. I purchased the auto october 2011. My thoughts were, this is unheard of. I still don't know what happened. It has never run hot with me. I have records of the maintenance. I am concerned that there is something about the auto that was not reported on car facts that I am not aware of. Every time I took it to the dealership for maintenance, I had to request that they stabilize the floor carpet. That concerned me. Why was the old removed and new installed. When posing that question, I was told that more-than-likely it was soiled beyond cleaning. But that is minor compared to having to purchase an engine for an vehicle that is known to endure thru 300,000+ miles during its life. Someone is not being truthful. I notified carl hogan that I will never purchase another vehicle from his dealership and I will do my part to ensure that those I come in contact with refrain as well, even if they have to travel to another city or state. Now, I must spend a minimum of 2,500 to rebuild the engine or up to 4,500 to purchase a new engine.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Engine · 128,000 miles · MN

2009 honda accord vtc acuator grinding on cold start. Potential to cause engine failure. No remedy from honda.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 55,000 miles · NY

I have had my honda accord 2009 v6 serviced for constant spark plug fouling and oil consumption. After a total of 10 visits, and over 40 days without my car over the course of 3 years, I had received a total of 3 spark plug sets, two oil consumption tests, lost two catalytic converters, and o2 sensors. Even with this constant spark plug replacement, it did not alleviate any issues. I kept breaking down on the side of the road with a rumbling, misfiring engine. After numerous trips to honda, they refused to acknowledge the problem. After speaking to a district rep and being referred to paragon honda in woodside, ny, they had agreed to replace my engine. They have now had it for two months. After receiving a new engine, I instantly received check engine lights stating the car was running too lean. After returning it for another week, I received it back, but this time, it would literally choke out and stall at every other red light. I returned to honda with a check engine light for too rich and a car that would not make it more then a few miles if stop signs were involved. It has now been there for two weeks, on top of the two months. Plus the 40 days, that's a total of 4 lost months. I had to fight this weekend for a loaner car, which for them, seemed like a very difficult thing to do. Honestly, I don't know how the federal safety agency has allowed honda to keep their oil consuming dangerous cars on the road, I have broke down in the left lane of a 4 lane highway, and I know this should not be happening. I am a meticulous person, who constantly checks his own oil, plugs, filters, etc.... I monitor my o2 sensors for bad fuel trims constantly, and I have never been nothing but disappointed with this hunk of junk. I've filed consumer complaints, honda complaints, to no regard.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Engine · 41,000 miles · FL

Gas light came on 11.01.14, check book stated check gas cap and tighten which I did. Driving on highway next day and car made loud sound lots of smoke coming from under hood. I pulled over and call tow truck, vehicle taken to repair shop. He check oil stated that it was 3 quarts low, after further investigation it was shown that engine blown. I contacted honda waiting a response.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 120,000 miles · AZ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while making a slight right turn, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that the brakes seized and the vehicle violently jerked forward. As a result, the contact drove over a curb and crashed into a stop sign and a gravel road. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Engine · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the engine failed due to high oil consumption. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure.the failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Engine · 35,000 miles · MD

Driving on highway at 55 mpg noticed vibration coming from engine. Felt like engine mounts had failed. When I pulled into our home driveway it felt like I was driving a diesel powered car. I noticed oil light glowing. Checked oil level, nothing showed on dip stick. Under 3000 miles since last oil check. Took to dealer and complained. Checked for oil leaks-none. Flashed engine management with upgrade said service bulletin from honda should fix issue. Kept checking oil levels at each gas fill up. Noticed a quart of oil used around every thousand miles of mixed driving. By 50,000 that had dropped to using a quart of oil every 600 miles and by 56,000 miles a quart of oil every 500 miles. Engine ran rough all the time and blew smoke. No visible engine leaks from dye test. Engine oil would turn black within 1000 miles after an oil change at dealer. Dealer instigated oil consumption test every 1000 miles. Used 2.5 quarts of oil. At 58,000 miles dealer received permission to replace motor with new short block from honda and remanufacture heads with all new parts. This was after dealer tore down the motor and confirmed it was shot. Scored bore and destroyed rings, and black oil sludge in motor. Engine oil had been replaced at dealer within honda recommended intervals. Never heard of a honda motor failing at 58,000 miles in my life. New motor runs great and car is like new again. I'm glad the engine failed within the 60,000 drivetrain warranty. It would have been thousands of dollars to replace if honda did not come through with a new engine. Reading on the internet that this is an all to common problem with 2008, 2009 4cyl engines. There should be a recall of these engines, as in the 2011 model year honda upgraded engine parts and the new motors do not display the same problems as I experienced with my engine.

Filed Sep 15, 2011 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · MA

Very loud grinding metal on metal when light or hard braking. Its seized caliper according to the mechanic to fix this not covered under warranty. Also said the back should last at least 40 -70k lasted only 19k of very easy miles.