2009 Honda Accord engine problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Honda Accord — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Component/System: Engine – piston ring failure; oil control issue related to VCM system. Available for inspection: Yes. My 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 (J35Z2 engine with VCM) has developed repeated misfires due to oil entering the combustion chamber, consistent with Honda TSB 13-078. It began around…”
filed Jun 18, 2025
“The engine is burning oil, about 2 quarts a month. The oil level consistently runs low when checked and I have to top it off with 1 qt every 2 weeks. There is no leaking under the car so the mechanic said the engine is burning the oil and I would need to replace the whole engine!. The cost of…”
filed Feb 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
A20-023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2020"Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2008-11 Accord L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. The…
A12-087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 19, 2018
Engine problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Accord | 10 | 8% |
| 2023 Accord | 12 | 15% |
| 2022 Accord | 29 | 13% |
| 2021 Accord | 30 | 14% |
| 2020 Accord | 67 | 19% |
| 2019 Accord | 163 | 25% |
| 2018 Accord | 521 | 29% |
| 2017 Accord | 62 | 12% |
| 2016 Accord | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 Accord | 105 | 18% |
| 2014 Accord | 179 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.