Engine Burning Oil Problems of Honda Pilot

My check engine light came on and my mechanic informed me that the code was covered under a warranty extension by Honda. I took my vehicle to the dealer, they agreed and replace 4 of the 6 misfiring pistons. They recommended I replace the other 2 pistons at my cost. I did not. The dealer said there was nothing wrong with them and that's why they weren't replacing them. I later found out that they also replaced scored bearings. Upon picking up my vehicle, I took it to my mechanic to fix a bushing that the dealer recommended be replaced. My vehicle was also making a tinging noise I want looked at. It was not making this noise prior to being repaired at dealer. My mechanic fixed the bushing and suggested I take it back to the dealer as the issue was a direct result of the burning oil which was a result of the bad pistons. It was then that the dealer told me about the scored bearings. They said they went to their rep because there was damage. I needed a new engine. (apparently this was known when I picked up my car the first time). The rep for the dealership informed them that because my oil changes were done at a private mechanic and not at the dealership, no good will would be given and I would be responsible for replacing the engine at my own cost, as well as the wrecked catalytic converter, also a result of the burned oil from the bad pistons. The dealer suggested I contact american Honda. I did so and after several phone calls the dealer was informed by american Honda that the decision was up to the rep. The dealer reached out to the rep again and again rep refused to fix the problem. I now have a vehicle which I still have 2. 5 years of payments (I've owned it for 2. 5 years) that cannot not be driven. Honda should fix this as the problem is a result of the the damage cause by their faulty pistons! **note: date below is approximate**.

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Tl the contact owns a 2013 Honda Pilot. The contact stated the vehicle burned a quart of oil every 20 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle fails to accelerate of 20 mph, smoke was seen coming from the engine compart, as wheel as the power brake assist fails. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle to basney Honda (3820 grape rd, mishawaka, in 46545) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a piston ring failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 161,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to coast to the center island. The vehicle was turned off and black smoke was emerging from the rear of the vehicle, the odor of burning oil started also. The vehicle was re-started and the vehicle had no acceleration. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The contact also mentioned that the engine was replaced by an independent mechanic in December 2019. The manufacturer was not notified of tha failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,300. Bp.

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My 2011 Pilot was purchased new in Aug 2011, has less than 68000 miles and I live in southern CA, yet: my battery died and had to be replaced Apr 2018 (car was parked < 1hr and would not start, but started fine the hour before). My engine check transmission system light/warning came on and we had to add a quart of oil on July 18, 2019, even though I had an oil change done in may 2019 less than 500 miles before. On 7/24/19, my front windshield wipers stopped and today I had to have the motor replaced not just a fuse. I'm concerned why a Honda < 9 yrs old is having these issues - burning oil & motors dying. Is my car a lemon? can you please help to allow me to have a dealership service do a full inspection/fix on the oil issue at no cost and possibly a reimbursement on the cost of the new windshield wiper motor (part & labor approx. $411 - I can provide a copy of the invoice later as the work is being done today)? thank you for your consideration. I would appreciate any assistance in ensuring that my car does not progress as a lemon. I have been a dedicated Honda owner since 1981 and this is the first one I've owned that has problems. Thank you.

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Vehicle has excessive oil consumption. Also had spark plug failure.

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Excessive oil consumption cause engine pistons to blow. Seems to be a common issue. No check oil light came on or any indication that the car was low on oil. Received oil change 2k miles prior. Mechanic said this is a common issue he has seen with my year and motor. I owe $12k on a car worth nothing that I can no longer drive.

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"excessive engine oil burn" vehicle is equipped with the oil life minder and manufacturer recommends the oil change when the oil life drops to 15% and below. But vehicle never made it for an oil change without adding/tapping off two 1 quarts of engine oil. This is the second time I had called them about the issue. The first time I brought the vehicle to the dealer to check they had the oil change done and said to return back after 1000 miles to check the oil. Result to that they concluded that the oil burn is within the normal range. But the remainder of this oil change resulted to me tapping off two 1 quart engine oil with 30% oil life left. Research shows that a lot of similar model is experiencing excessive oil burn as well. The dealer mentioned that the cost to fix the issue is around $3,800! I want the manufacturer to release this issue to the public as a recall and to offer to fix the problem free of charge. This is definitely a design/manufacturer defect. This brand was said to be known for reliability but not really and I don't think so. I consider not buying this brand again and definitely will won't recommend.

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Continued replacement of spark plugs and burning too much oil. I'm now replacing spark plug #2 every 6 months. Without notice while driving, all engine lights illuminate, engine begins to sputter and will not accelerate. No option available other than to pull off the road and wait for a tow truck. In some cases, simply the act of accelerating too quickly to will cause the same issue. Very dangerous! can someone please explain why the class action against Honda for the 2011 Honda Pilot engine misfire didn't include my VIN# yet I continue to experience engine misfire? it should be apparent that this issue was not specific to one manufacturing plant and that it is an overall design defect. I purchased my 2011 Honda Pilot because I wanted a safe and reliable vehicle. This engine misfire has left me sitting on the side of the road with children and dogs in tow. The opposite of safe and reliable with a $30,000 price tag. Very disappointed that Honda isn't stepping up to make these repairs.

Engine seized at 109. 369mi unexpectedly on the highway with regular maintenance and clean full oil and gasoline. . Read more...

Excessive oil burning issue. Between standard oil change mileage distance, the engine can burn so much oil that it no longer registers on the dipstick setting a faulty positive for a bad rocker arm oil pressure switch. Obviously if the engine get so low on oil it can be catastrophic and if that happens at speed then it could be deadly. I've caught it early enough that so far it hasn't caused catastrophic failure but I'm told by my dealership and Honda that there is nothing to be done and to just let it break.

Having trouble with oil! there's no shown leakage and no smoke like it's burning the oil! has been going on the last 2-3 months! also bad gas mileage, going thru gas pretty quickly! my mechanic has checked several times, sees nothing noticeable, he remembered hearing this problem on other Honda vehicles!.

2010 Honda Pilot exl with approx 100,000 miles with the following issues: check engine light code p3400, very low oil pressure, replaced two oil pressure switches, torque converter beginning to fail causing vibration and shuddering at 45 - 50 mph with low accelerator pressure. Car is burning excessive oil approx 1qt per 1,000 miles.

My 2011 Honda Pilot has had a severe shutter when accelerating from a dead stop to up to 40mph. It has gotten progressively worse since I bought it in in 2014. It's now gotten to the point where just normal road driving when the eco mode kicks in it will also shutter to the point where I have to accelerate to get it to stop. I also find there's excessive oil consumption, even having to replace a malfunctioning spark plug that was covered in oil, which isn't normal either. Upon calling the dealership they said there was no recalls on this problem so I had to repair it out of pocket. Recently my check engine came on so I had it scanned the codes that came up codes p3400, p3497 which I understand Honda has issued a bulletin (not a recall) about these codes & the excessive oil consumption. Honda is not repairing these know issues. I don't understand why it's being put on the consumer when it's a know problem with this vehicle. . . Very disappointed in Honda.

The engine is burning excessive amounts of oil. 1 quart every 1,000 miles.

Lately I've noticed my 2011 Honda Pilot has been accelerating slower than normal. I've done all scheduled maintenance but the problem remains. My car has 100k miles and is also burning oil. I think the two issues might be connected.

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.

Engine burns excessive oil and engine hesitates from time to time.

About a year and a half ago the engine started burning a tremendous amount of oil. I have to constantly check the oil to make sure that the engine won't seize on me. There has already been a class action lawsuit against Honda about this. Being that I am the second owner of this car and it was never disclosed to me and am now tasked with finding out if Honda will fix it. Just wanted to put this problem out there.

Excessive oil consumption. 1 qt per week, terrible.

Excessive oil consumption resulting in spark plug malfunctions. Problem has occurred during all driving conditions as well as while being stationary with vehicle running.

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.

Honda issued technical service bulletin (TSB #11-033) related to excessive engine oil consumption and the make and model of my car and VIN was in the range of the vins affected. I had to replace piston rings and spark plugs to fix the problem. When I contacted Honda, I was told that my particular VIN was not included in those affected even though I was experiencing the same exact problem because my parts were not listed as coming from the same manufacturer. If I'm still having the same issue; maybe there is more than one Honda manufacturer that is at the root of this problem!.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Pilot. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine failed due to premature oil consumption, which caused the engine camshaft to fail. The mechanic replaced the engine; however, the engine failed again due to premature oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available.

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.

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.

Oil consumption.

The enging miss fires fouling sparks plugs burns oil about 2 quart every oil change Honda shop said it's this part and that part enging only has 1'2000 miles on the hiway city streets runs bad.

Excessive oil burning between oil changes.

Excessive oil consumption, engine hesitation, misfire, multiple engine lights. When I changed the oil my mechanic told me that the engine did not have a drop of oil and he is not sure if that damaged the engine. He asked me to drive the car and report any problem. A couple of days later I noticed the above symptoms.

The Pilot have excessive oil consumption, the first few years when the car was new I used to take it to the dealer for oil changes and the dealer never mentioned anything about oil consumption until I started changing the oil myself when I noticed that over the course of 3 months between oil changes I only get less than 50% oil out than I put in. I am very strict on oil changes and stick to 3000 miles or 3 months (whichever comes first).

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