2010 Honda Odyssey: excessive oil consumption

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Engine · 140,000 miles · VA

Engine light and using oil. Codes p3497 and p3400. Engine oil pump outputs high oil pressure causing cylinder pause mode. Vehicle in motion. Same problem as service bulletin 13-055 with 2013 odyssey.

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Engine · 110,000 miles · VA

Hello, I have a 2010 honda odyssey. 2-3 months ago my wife had to pull our van over the road because of a significant shaking (vibration) of the whole vehicle. She got pretty scared and gave me a call. Then, we took the vehicle to the dealer that we had purchased. We have been told that spark plugs had oil leaked through the engine. They replaced the spark plugs and the issue of significant shaking was resolved. Since then, I have been checking the oil level and each week I am adding a quarter of oil. Then, I have gone through some search and found that 2008-2013 odyssey models are powered by a six-cylinder engine with a variable cylinder management (vcm) system. The system is designed in a way that allows oil to leak into the engine's combustion chamber, leading to premature spark plug degradation, reduced fuel economy, and excessive oil consumption. As a result, many odyssey owners report having to replace their spark plugs frequently and refill the motor with oil between oil changes. This is what I am exactly having. I have called honda customer care and have been told that your van is not under warranty anymore as it is 8 years 7 months old and if it was less than 8 years, it was going to be covered under warranty. My concern is excessive oil leakage on a long trip can cause significant engine heating and/or significant shaking of whole vehicle may repeat when I am on an interstate and my whole family can face an serious accident issue. I appreciate your helps in getting honda to fix my engine as this fix is quite expensive for my budget. Thank you very much and best regards.

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Engine · 144,000 miles · NJ

Oil consumption problem multiple oil changes and spark plug changes have occured

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

Our engine is always so low on oil it does not register on the dip stick. In this state I add 1.5 quarts of oil. I read online that a massive amount of honda vehicles have this issue when our vehicle triggered a check engine code and looked up the code. I brought the vehicle to the dealer in westminster ca and they did a check for oil consumption and had us return in 1000 miles. When we hit that mileage 3 weeks later I checked the oil in the morning before returning to the dealer and again the oil did not register on the dip stick. The dealer had the van for 4 hours and then told us it was checked and found to be 0.60 quarts low and that they considered it with normal range of oil consumption. I personally believe they lied and that the van was at least 1.25 quarts low. Have no idea what our options are now since I feel the dealer was dishonest, just keep adding 1-2 quarts every few weeks and hope the engine does not fail I guess.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Engine · 104,000 miles · FL

Due to excessive oil consumption my car engine failed and was not able to be repaired. My wife was about to go on a trip and fortunately we had it looked at or else she would have been in serious danger of driving this vehicle with my children inside. I wrote 2 letters to honda asking for a new car or a credit towards a new car. The second letter I received a call stating since I did not own the car they could not assist me. The girl, stevie, told me if I wrote more letters that would be considered harassment????

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NY

Vehicle burns oil. Oil light on dash will illuminate and dipstick will be dry when checked. Requires operator to add new oil between routine oil changes. On board computer will indicate significant oil life remaining through the process.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Engine · 69,135 miles · NY

Purchased this van 03/24/16.. While driving on highway,the check engine light came on, I pulled over check the dip stick and there was but a drop of oil in it ...I took a taxi to the nearest gas station bought 3 bottles of oil and I added 2 quarts of oil that day, I had called 2 days prior to make an appointment for an oil change and they told me I should wait till its at 15%(it was at 30% when I called) then 2 days in the light came on... I didn't drive the van after I got home till the date of the appointment 08/18/16, the dealer service dept. Telling me that they are going to place the van on a oil consumption test and I must check the oil levels each time I fill up at the gas station.. And return after 1000 miles ( basically I hear drive until the engine brakes an then it will cost you to fix or replace cause your at fault) an engine should be using oil and the dealer should know where the oil is going, don't tell me its normal to burn at least a quart of oil its not**** I know about vehicles ... Then to clear the check engine light they say I have to pay for an software update (4 mths after buying this van) and I have a 2 year warranty for this van... To much deceit with these dealers

Filed Jun 4, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 65,300 miles · IN

(1) air conditioning failed,(2) excessive oil consumption (3) poor mileage (extremely rough running. All occur when the vehicle is operating (in motion).