In 2013 a class-action lawsuit was filed against Honda, 1.6 million vehicles between 2008-2013 had been identified having potential for high oil consumption and misfires due to VCM Operation on 3.5L V6 Engines. Honda extended the warranty for these vehicles but did not correct the problem. This did not include the millions of vehicles between 2005-2007 that also had the same defective issues and had owners complaining of repeated failure of costly motor mounts to VCM operation, damaged transmission torque converters, fouled spark plugs and excessive oil consumption at the rate of up to 1 qt for every 1000 miles. Honda claimed this was normal.
What vehicles did this affect?
Supported Models: 3.5L V6 I-VTEC (2005-2020)
2005-2006 Honda Odyssey
2007 Honda Accord
2007+ Honda Odyssey
2006-2008 Honda Pilot
2009+Honda Pilot
2008+ Honda Accord
2010+ Honda Crosstour
2017+ Honda Ridgeline
2019+ Honda Passport
2013+ Acura TLX
2013+ Acura MDX
2013+ Acura RDX
2013+ Acura RDL
There are many devices talked about on this board like SVCM and VCM Tuner that would likely have saved your engine. One of the first things i did with my 2012 Crosstour V6 was to install a VCMTuner. This will slightly cause lower MPG, but it will prevent the engine rings from going bad. I hate to tell you this, but you should have installed one of these devices. I bought a new Acura TLX and I added one of these VCMTuners the first week after I got it. Unfortunately, 197,000 miles is a LOT OF MILES, so likely they will offer you nothing. But it is worth asking. Let us know how things work out.
I am not up to date on what the current status of the class action law suit. If you have been a VERY GOOD customer with your Honda dealer, they might cut you a deal, perhaps a 50/50 payment where you pay half and Honda will pay the other half. This is called a Customer Good Will Adjustment. Keep in mind that ONLY the Service Manager can make this deal. Don't waste your time speaking with the service advisor - they have no power to do this.
What vehicles did this affect?
Supported Models: 3.5L V6 I-VTEC (2005-2020)
2005-2006 Honda Odyssey
2007 Honda Accord
2007+ Honda Odyssey
2006-2008 Honda Pilot
2009+Honda Pilot
2008+ Honda Accord
2010+ Honda Crosstour
2017+ Honda Ridgeline
2019+ Honda Passport
2013+ Acura TLX
2013+ Acura MDX
2013+ Acura RDX
2013+ Acura RDL
There are many devices talked about on this board like SVCM and VCM Tuner that would likely have saved your engine. One of the first things i did with my 2012 Crosstour V6 was to install a VCMTuner. This will slightly cause lower MPG, but it will prevent the engine rings from going bad. I hate to tell you this, but you should have installed one of these devices. I bought a new Acura TLX and I added one of these VCMTuners the first week after I got it. Unfortunately, 197,000 miles is a LOT OF MILES, so likely they will offer you nothing. But it is worth asking. Let us know how things work out.
I am not up to date on what the current status of the class action law suit. If you have been a VERY GOOD customer with your Honda dealer, they might cut you a deal, perhaps a 50/50 payment where you pay half and Honda will pay the other half. This is called a Customer Good Will Adjustment. Keep in mind that ONLY the Service Manager can make this deal. Don't waste your time speaking with the service advisor - they have no power to do this.
