2009 Honda Pilot: excessive oil consumption

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Engine · NM

In September of 2021 my mechanic noticed low oil. oil consumption and poor mileage. We have to travel from New Mexico to Houston to see our grandchildren and sometimes we bring them back to our home. The risk is that we can get stranded in the middle of the desert. There have been reports of oil consumption see attached article: https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/honda-pilot-excessive-oil-consumption-recalls But when I called Honda customer service they dismiss it because my vin# does not show on their computers of recall of problems of such. I called the dealership and the same thing happened. I am an old timer that changes its oil and does the required maintenance regularly and on time. This should not happen to a very well-maintained vehicle! I hope you can help or at least direct me to someone that could help me. A very dissatisfied customer

Filed May 4, 2022 · Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, there was an odor of burning oil present inside the cabin of the vehicle. In addition, the contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption and no oil leaks were present. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Engine · FL

Excessive oil consumption. 1 qt per week, terrible

Filed Dec 17, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · CO

Variable cylinder management (vcm) excess oil consumption, which has prompt to an engine light "p3497 cylinder deactivation system bank 2" I have taken the car to the dealer, and I am waiting for a resolution/s. The car is a the dealership as I am writing this... I will keep you updated as I know more. Thanks.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 140,000 miles · MA

Excessive oil consumption. Started back in beginning of august 2016. Just checking oil and found that there was very little in there. So added 3 quarts. I remembered that we just recently had the car in for service too. Anyway, I checked it again two weeks later and had to add another quart. This occurred over and over again the next couple months. Now we brought it in to the dealer we bought the car from. Now they have been very good to us over the years, but told us that they don't know why this is burning oil. I looked up on line and found a class action settlement. I thought great I am covered! Lawsuit mentions my exact car too! Well when I called they said I was not! I have no idea why I am not covered! Same problem, same year, make, model, engine, everything! I am lost at how this can happen.

Filed Oct 22, 2016 · Engine · TX

Excessive oil usage. Problem started slow with oil being a quart low at oil change. The got worse with oil not even showing on dip stick at oil change. Now I need to add oil about every 1000 miles. This is not normal.

Filed Oct 15, 2016 · Engine · WI

In august, setember of 2015 the eco light would periodically go off then back on. Weather city or highyway at a steady speed. Then the check engine light would come on. This was cycling back and forth for quite some time. We noticed oil consumption between oil changes had increased and gas mileage had dropped. The check engine light stays on constantly now. I contacted a dealer and they had mentioned nothing about the class action suit.

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · CA · fire

With no warning, the engine on my 2009 honda pilot blew up while I was driving on the highway. The engine abruptly lost power and caught on fire. Luckily I was able to cross several lanes without being hit to get to the shoulder. Then a good samaritan told me my car was on fire so luckily I got out before I was hurt or killed. I called honda about this situation. Even though the 2009 pilot is known to have an oil consumption issue -- the mechanic said this was the cause -- loss of oil -- when I called I was told my car was not covered. No warning light ever came on. The bill to replace the engine was $7100 we do not have. Luckily I and my family were not hurt or killed.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Engine · HI

Our honda pilot is burning oil excessively and has been since 2012 about a year after we purchased it. Few days ago we purchased tires and also had a licensed mechanic change the cv joints a day before scheduled to go in the car loses power and dies out on the highway. We have car towed to mechanic shop he sees the catalytic converter plugged according to him it's because the exhaust system is bad due to the burning of oil. He changes the cadalidic convertor tells us a few days the sensor will reset itself - unfortunately the car starts smoking excessively undriveable.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · MD

Excessive oil consumption. 170k miles on this vehicle. Noticed approximately 30k miles ago that I needed to add oil between oil changes, which I always get every 3500-4000 miles. Usually takes less than 1 quart. Most recently, took 2+ quarts. Honda advises this is not unusual and no repair is necessary - just continue to add oil as needed. Seems absurd.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Engine · CA

V6 engine internal damaged (two cams failed), due to multiple associated identified problems and recalls (e.g. Excessive oil consumptions, sparkplugs failure (ref: po301,po302, po303, po304), ignition coils failure, timing belts/tensioner, failure of software early warning code identifier. Early symptoms: engine noise (light humming, to light knocking), serviced with regular maintenance schedule a, b, c, d. While driving, the car stopped, towed to the dealer, they indicated the engine is damaged, non-operational., includes all other electric power, recommended new engine at $12,500.00.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · GA

The check engine light came on. I adjusted the fuel cap but it kept coming on...so I took it in to learn that I had little, if any oil. I had the oil changed at the honda dealer less than 2 months prior to this happening! No indicator lights came on to say that the oil was low. I did research online and noted that similar honda owners were having this problem. The oil is leaking at an excessive rate. So I got the oil replaced. Now, 2 months later, the check engine light is back on due to low oil levels, which were just replaced. There is an issue with the oil staying in the vehicle, and there are several complaints with this issue!