2013 Honda Accord: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jan 23, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · TX

2013 Honda Accord with proper Maintenance and oil changes on time burns oil since few years despite its a low mileage car with total 69000 miles. I see online a lot people facing same issues with Honda oil burning complaints in 2013 to 2017 Accords and others. But never recieved any Recall or Technical Service Bulletin from honda to get this problem addressed. In fact spoke to Honda customer service and they said we can't do anything about it as your car VIN is not from affected models. They gave me case # 166116613 but no help. I need help from the federal safety agency. I took my car to dealership before Christmas on December 23rd and they gave me inspection report with no signs of any kind related to engine.

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NJ

Excessive Engine oil consumption 2-3 quarts between 5000 to 6000 oil changes. ABS Module failure causing all safety feature not working.

Filed Aug 29, 2021 · Engine · CA

Engine burns oil excessively. Following the maintenance minder oil change schedule, the oil was under the minimum. Car was at around 83000 miles. Since within 5 year dealership asked to do a oil consumption test but car would be out of 5 yr window by end of it. Eventually this issue led to catalytic converter needed to be changed at 98500 miles due to the buildup from burning oil

Filed Jul 15, 2021 · Engine · OH

At about 40k miles since I purchased my 2013 Accord Sport 6 speed MT new, there has been premature starter failure causing me to replace the starter. In addition, the 2.4 L Earth Dreams engine consumes a quart of oil every approximately 1000 miles. I have had honda's in the past and never had to do this on a fairly new car. I also changed my PCV valve thinking it may be faulty. After doing so, I have the same issue. I even complained to Honda several times and expressed my frustration. At about 50% oil life remaining, and if the engine oil is not topped off, the dip stick to check the engine oil will be bone dry. I hope the federal safety agency will look into the Earth Dreams engine. This mechanic did an excellent Youtube video explaining the issue. https://youtu.be/tZ24wh6eCpE. It is time to force a Honda recall on all Earth Dreams engine before premature engine failure starts happening and Honda blaming customers for not properly maintaining the engine when it is a faulty engine to begin with.

Filed Jun 9, 2021 · Engine · OH

The 9th generation Honda Accord seemed to have a common issue with premature starter failure and excessive engine oil consumption. My starter failed at around 40k miles. I then noticed after a fresh oil change, and with 70% oil life remaining, my engine is bone dry with no oil and the only reason I checked was because of a low pressure warning light. I have complained to honda that this is not normal. There are no leaks whatsoever. To prevent engine damage, I have to fill in a quart of engine oil for every 1500 miles of driving. I have owned several honda's and never once had any issues like this. I even changed the pcv valve and that did not fix the issue. Honda knows about the excessive oil consumption and refused to issue a recall to replace the piston rings. Almost every 9th generation Honda Accord owner faces premature starter failure and excessive oil consumption. This is not normal and Honda is avoiding this issue and give customers like me the run around to perform compression test etc and adding engine oil for every 1000 miles of driving is normal. I have never heard of such thing unless you drive a high performance vehicle. I hope the federal safety agency will investigate and force Honda to issue a recall and compensate owners who had to pay out of pocket for premature starter failures.

Filed Apr 15, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 126,000 miles · OR

Excess vibration and oil consumption due to vcm operation. Vcm also makes the transmission search for gears while driving at a steady speed

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · Engine · 43,000 miles · NY

These 2013 earth dreams honda engines need to be recalled for excessive oil consumption. There are known issues with bad piston rings in this engines that cause over excessive oil consumption, which can lead up to engine seizure. Honda has not addressed this issue which is affecting many 2013 owners. Mechanics have made videos on youtube stating the same issue. Please open an investigation to get these engines recalled so people don't have to spend upwards of 5000 dollars to replace their engines when this issue should be fixed by honda. You need to issue a recall for these engines.

Filed Mar 9, 2021 · Engine · FL

2013 honda accord accord with 81k miles is burning oil about 1quart 1000 miles.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Engine · NY

I own a 2013 honda accord sport, 4 cylinder earth dreams engine with 65000 miles on it. There is a very known issue with excessive oil consumption and oil burning in these earth dreams engines. The piston rings are faulty causing oil to be burned in the combustion chamber. Honda had a recall for this issue in 2008-2012 and this issue is happening in my vehicle. Prolonged oil consumption can seize the engine due to no oil being left in the engine to lubricate it. This needs to be addressed asap as this oil consumption issue has never been rectified. This engine is burning 4 quarts of oil in 2500 miles..there is black soot and the end of the tailpipe, which is a clear indication of oil burning. Honda beeda to address this issue with a recall to replace stuck or worn piston oil rings. Repairs for this issue are over 3000 dollars. This cost should not be passed on to the customer due to faulty parts or faulty engineering

Filed Apr 20, 2020 · Engine · 54,000 miles · CA

My honda accord 2013 has a burning oil issue. For every 3,000miles, my dipstick will only have 1/2 or 1/4 from the original top level. I noticed this problem last september 2018 when I to a road trip in fresno. When I checked my dipstick, it hardly had any oil on the supposed level. I dropped by a gas station and poured 1quart of oil and the oil level went up to 1/2 of the dipstick. If I did not put oil, then my car would have been running without any oil and could just stop any moment I was driving. I informed century honda on 12/01/2018 about the problem and powertrain warranty was still in effect. As of today, it appears century honda refuses to address the issue.

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Engine · 47,000 miles · NY

Car has 52000 miles and car is burning excessive oil. I have read hundreds of complaints about the excessive oil consumption in the 2013 accord earth dreams engines. Please investigate this issue. The 2008-2012 accord engines had a class action lawsuit and I believe another one is warranted for the 9th gen 2014-2017 accord 2.4l models..I am losing about 1qt of oil per 1000 miles. These honda engines are notorious for excessive oil consumption and the owners need help.

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Engine · VA

My 2013 honda accord burning oil, I got an oil change 4 month ago,its no oil leaks or anything my oil life is 70%. However when coming to a complete stop my oil light comes on and no oil in dipstick. Now this happened four times no oil in dipstick first time in 64008 miles on 05/26/18 and the second time in 71689 miles on 01/03/19 and the third time 75000 miles 03/20/19 and fourth time 80000 miles on 07/13/19. I went to honda dealership twice to check my car and dealership say no issue and I did two engine oil consumption test first time in 64008 mile on 05/26/18 and the second time in 71689 mile on 01/03/19 and all passed and dealership say no issue. I do not want my car engine get brooking or fire. Please I need help.