Looking for help
Purchased new Ody in '09 and within months oil light began coming on. Engine down at least a quart each time. Brought the car back 4 separate times. Each time dealer said it was a "sensor." Last week, without warning engine blew apart on the highway. Cracked block and pistons destroyed. 38k on the car. Towed back to dealer. Now being told this is "hydrolock" and not covered under: (1) the extended warranty we purchased, (2) the 5 year/60 factory warranty or, (3) the bogus "lifetime powertrain warranty" touted by this dealer (College Park Honda). To be clear WE DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR IN ANY FLOODS OR HIGH WATER.
Honda Corporate not much help so far. 10 days, no action. Corporate is "looking into issue" i.e., talking to dealer and will "let me know," at some unidentified time, if they agree with the dealer's unilateral conclusion. I am beyond disappointed and ready to go to court. In the meantime, has anyone out there heard of anything like this happening on a late model Ody? Any suggestions on how to take this up the ladder at Corperate? My customer service person has no power and refuses to provide me with the contact info for the regional rep. All help appreciated. I had heard this dealership (College Park Honda) was not reputable and now I am beginning to believe it.
