engine problem
10.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$3,000.00
Average Mileage:
123,000 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace engine heads (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2003 Honda Accord engine went out
2008Feb 26
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 113,000 miles
I have been taking my Honda to piedmont Honda in Anderson sc for 3 years for all my service work.Just recently in January It was time for me to have major service done to and a oil change. I had that done and I also complained about that I've heard a knocking noise coming from my engine. The gentleman that wa the adviser had informed me that the noise came from low on oil and by putting oil in it fixed the problem. So in February exactly a month ago my car stop working and I had noticed just right before it cut off I heard the same exact knocking noise that I had informed the service department about. So I had it towed to a near by mechanic that fix on Hondas and they told me that I lost pressure so they told me that I need a new engine. So that pissed me off knowing that I never let anybody look or even touch my car except for the dealership despite that many people warned me of not taking it to the dealership.But I put my trust and hard earn money in to keeping my car up. By doing what I was advised to do by the dealership service department. So got my car told to the dealership cause I feel that they are responsible for the neglect of my car. And they confirmed that I need a new engine too. But I am pissed of because I had informed them of the noise I had heard and even to go a little further than that my records showed that prior to that visit the in August and September of last year that I was in there getting a oil change back to back and I had complained about that too cause of the 3 years I had been going there that was the first time that I had come in there to do an oil change. But of course I trusted them on what they advise because they are the experts not me. So I need help on getting some help for replacing my engine cause I am a single mother and going to school full time and I work full time. So that means that I can't afford to replace a engine. Thats why I was keeping the up keep on my car and getting anything that they had advised me on getting fix so I want have to come to a major problem where I can't afford. So basically I was DAMN if didn't and damn if I did.
Someone PLEASE HELP ME on this situation.
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2008Apr 14
Accord
Dealer first replaced the thermostat and now they are telling me it is the engine. That the head is bent or messed up due to the car running hot. This car has only run hot one time about six months ago when a truck on the interstate dropped something that punctured by radiator and the dealer mechanic at that time said the only damage was I needed a new radiator and I concurred. Now, because of the dealer's inexperience my warranty has expired and I have to pay $3,000 for a new engine. I don't understand. I am confused, can this car run hot without the radiator loosing fluid and the temperature gauge not revealing it. What is it that the manufacture not telling the consumers.
apriel88
New Bern, North Carolina, USA
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