What was the settlement with Honda engine misfire?
The Honda engine misfire settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit ( Soto, et al. v. Honda Motor Co. Inc.) alleging that Honda manufactured more than 1.5 million defective vehicles that excessively burned oil. Honda has denied the allegations in the class action lawsuit.
What makes a Honda Civic engine misfire?
This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000). Your engine needs the perfect balance of fuel, spark, and air to run smoothly. When one or more of those ingredients decides to be excluded, the engine will struggle to run and, in some cases, result in a misfire.
Can a misfire cause a car to lose power?
As you’re driving a misfire can cause the engine to lose power infrequently, or a brief hesitation in acceleration when the throttle is pressed. Acceleration may be rough or the car feels like it’s lost power and accelerates slower than usual.
Can you get compensation for a Honda engine misfire?
If you purchased a 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2008-2013 Honda Odyssey, 2009-2013 Honda Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour or 2012 Honda Crosstour equipped with a 6-cylinder engine with Variable Cylinder Management (“VCM-2”), you could be eligible to receive compensation for repairs or a warranty extension.
The Honda engine misfire settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit ( Soto, et al. v. Honda Motor Co. Inc.) alleging that Honda manufactured more than 1.5 million defective vehicles that excessively burned oil. Honda has denied the allegations in the class action lawsuit.
What causes a car engine to misfire while accelerating?
Misfires can happen when a vehicle is under load while accelerating. This causes slow or sluggish acceleration and your vehicle may have trouble getting up to speed. You might feel a jerking motion when pressing down on the throttle. The most common cause of an engine misfire when accelerating is worn-out spark plugs.
If you purchased a 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2008-2013 Honda Odyssey, 2009-2013 Honda Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour or 2012 Honda Crosstour equipped with a 6-cylinder engine with Variable Cylinder Management (“VCM-2”), you could be eligible to receive compensation for repairs or a warranty extension.
Who are the class members of Honda engine misfire?
Class Members of the Honda engine defect class action settlement include all current and former owners or lessees of one or more of the following Honda vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder engine with Variable Cylinder Management (“VCM-2”), purchased or leased in the United States: