P0303

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2019 FORD ESCAPE with 28000.0 miles

Bought this car as certified pre owned from a Ford dealer with 28k miles. Approx. 4 weeks after purchase the engine starts running rough and check engine light came on with an error code P0303 misfire. Took it to dealer and they diagnosed coolant in cylinder 3 with the fix being a new short block engine replacement. It was still under warranty but very frustrating this happened to a car with low miles. After doing research this is a very common problem with the Ford 1.5 liter engine.
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2018 HONDA ACCORD with 70000.0 miles

Driving down the highway going 70mph and check engine light starts flashing. Car stops accelerating i limp over to the median. I turn the vehicle off and turn it back on. The car has a solid check engine on along with all the assisting lights on. The car accelerates like normal and when i get home i disconnect the battery and everything clears once i reconnect. In another instance i go to turn my car on the check engine light stays on but the vehicle won't go past 1500 rpms and it's basically in limp mode with the check engine light on again to go along with road departure system, vehicle stability system, tire pressure monitoring, brake system, electric power steering, hill start assist, adaptive cruise control , collision mitigation and emission system warnings all light up. I did the same thing disconnect the battery and again they all go away. This has been going on for a month. At least 9 times where all the warning lights come on along with the check engine light. Once when i'm traveling as explained and 2 times where it goes into limp mode from the start. Took vehicle to a friend and got a P0303 cylinder 3 misfire. Having done research of the code noticed that 2012-2018 Honda's have had similar issues addressed by a bulletin and extended the warranty for those vehicles. My car has 70k and it's currently out of the warranty period. Thank you.
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2018 HONDA CR-V with 93760.0 miles

2018 Cr-v all warning light came on after starting car in preparation to go to work. As i was pulling out of driveway car was not getting any power car fluttered and i smelled gas. I turned it off then restarted it was ok. I took it to the dealership. They performed: (93760 tech verified concern.Pulled codes P0300; P0301; P0302; P0303; P0304 and P0172.Found warranty extension open for vehicle.19-032. 1245b6a 110 reset the maintenance minder.Updated the pgm-fi and tcu software.Replaced the oil;ac control unit and throttle position reset and pcm idle learn procedure.Inspected spark plugs. 1245b6/.8 1245b6a/.3 03217/03214 fpn:37805-5pa-a85 and software update that they said the car needed and the lights went off. Few days later light came back on went back to dealership then was told i needed the 4 fuel injectors $1300 to replace them. Did some research online to find that several people are having the same issue. While these lights are on there is no cruise control, lane assist or anything. Called Honda and there was no known issue. Dealership suggested maybe Honda will pay to fix issue... Well, of course no such luck.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

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2018 HONDA CR-V with 4525.0 miles

When driving my vehicle on the highway, it shut down and the service engine light came on, it had lost all power and it had 4525 miles on it. I was on my way to take it up for a recall for a software update with a/c control unit replacement ; dtc P0300, P0301,P0302,P0303,P0304,or P0172. I had to call Honda road side assistance and my vehicle was hauled on a flat bed trailer to get the recall fixed. This recall also involved an oil change, of which they were making the customer responsible to pay for the filter, they would change the filter with the oil change, but not pay for the filter when changing the oil. There is also an oil disillusion problem with this vehicle as there is gas going into the oil causing a gas smell in the oil and thinning out the oil. Also there is a heating problem with this vehicle as there is no heat which comes out of the blowers, which where i live is very important to have for 6-9 months out of the year. I would rather not have air conditioning as i can roll down my window to get cooled off, but there is only one way i can get heat in my car and that is from running the engine and using the climate control in the car. In cold weather states when driving this car is not safe because when it shuts down and isn't drivable and the car isn't able to produce heat when you are stranded a person could freeze to death because of the cars inability to produce heat while stranded in the cold weather. My oil already smells of gas and i have driven it less than 700 miles since the oil change, that was performed with the recall. I am taking to Honda dealer again for an exam i was told, to check out spark plugs and x-ray them and also for another oil change, with 5219 miles on car now, so with less than 700 miles from last oil change i will now be getting another. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).
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2018 HONDA FIT with 9060.0 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Honda Fit. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the anti-lock brake, tire pressure monitoring system, hill access, lane departure, brake assist crash, and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to babylon Honda (100 evergreen st, west babylon, ny 11704, (855) 494-7101) where the following error codes were found: tU0416-68 (vsa system malfunction), U0401-68 (pcm malfunction), and P0303 (# 3 cylinder misfired detective). All the codes were cleared and the vehicle was repaired. Within less than 24 hours after the vehicle was repaired, the failures recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the codes were cleared a second time. The contact was concerned that the engine could fail while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 09727346. The approximate failure mileage was 9,060.
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2018 HONDA FIT with 8206.0 miles

After parking and returning to vehicle, on start up, multiple check engine lights went off. Code was read as P0303 engine cylinder 3 misfire. Car ~8000 miles, on taking to dealership was told extreme carbon buildup had caused misfires. Car was returned, functioned for a month. Issue reoccurred, fuel injectors, fuel joint pipe set, and fuel pump were replaced. Car is currently functional but it is concerning that fuel injectors have failed on a new vehicle after under 10,000 miles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM POWER TRAIN FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

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2017 KIA OPTIMA with 34000.0 miles

Missfire on cylinder 3, check engine light, code P0303. At 34,900 miles.
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2017 FORD EDGE with 41299.0 miles

Check engine light came on at 41200 miles. Computer says P0303 misfire. Car idles in park. Drives hard. Known problem with the 2017 Ford Edge apparently many complaints online. Luckily my car is still under warranty, and they've agreed to cover the full cost of an engine replacement. Others not wo lucky. Ford knows this is an issue and charging 10 grand to repair when its really at no fault of the consumers own. Im scared to even get my car back if this will happen again and again after my warranty is up. Ford really should correct this know issue on all 2017 Edges where coolant is leaking into the pistons causing misfire before someone gets hurt.
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2017 FORD EDGE with 46600.0 miles

Purchased this vehicle used on july 20, 2020 with 46,054 miles. On august 3, 2020, check engine light illuminated, P0303 cylinder 3 misfire detected. Had ignition coil and plug replaced on august 6, 2020, mileage out, 46,315. On august 16, 2020 at 46,530 miles, same code came up, dealer performed a software update on the ecu on august 20, 2020. On september 18, check engine light again, same P0303 code at 46,900 miles. Dealer now states that i need a whole new engine. This is the 2.0l engine where many people are having the same issue, coolant seeping into the cylinder(s).
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2017 FORD EDGE with 83300.0 miles

I received a check engine light at approximately 83,300 miles while driving at approximately 30mph for half a mile. Diagnostic trouble code P0303 was shown and coolant was observed in the cylinder by the auto repair shop. New engine recommended by repair shop referring to tsb 19-2346.
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2017 FORD ESCAPE with 91300.0 miles

Jun.17.2019 --P0303 code came up, around,91300miles; --the code was gone after change spark plug; at that time, coolant was low. So top off; jul.15.2019 --p303 code came up again, 91900miles right after around 300miles highway driving; --coolant was low again, top off again jul.20.2019 --went to dealer, found coolant in cylinder 3 according to tsb #ssm 47489 nhtsa id #10144947 --the suggested solution from dealer is to replace engine long block; --the cost for replacement is around $8300
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2017 KIA FORTE with 64750.0 miles

While driving my check engine light came on and the car began increased vibration. The light would go off when coasting and turn back on when accelerating. By the time i got home the vibrations continued even when in park as well as not acceleraing. Engine code P0303 was read from the engine light. I have now replaced the second coil pack on a cylinder in the past 5 months.
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2017 FORD ESCAPE

On 3-7-2019 brought vehicle in for service at larsen Ford in lakewood nj for engine light turned on with obn code P3020. Service dept employee, mitch sperling their was anti freeze in number two cylinder. They kept vehicle till 3/15/2019 and stated repair was made. Except the repair for this should have been a new engine. On 7-2-2021 brought vehicle into service dept for engine light with obn code P0303. This time it was anti frreze in number 3 cylinder approx 55,000 mileage. Service dept checked vehicle and came back and stated i need new engine. That they would order engine from Ford and get back to me in about a week when to bring vehicle back and it would take 3 to 4 weeks to install engine and they will rent me a car. My problem with this is that i have to drive a vehicle that could stall and get rear ended until they get back to me. This vehicle should have gotten new engine back in 3-15-2019 because that is the fix Ford recommends. Their on hundreds of complaints for this same problem going back to 2010 with the turbos. My vehicle has a 2.0 turbo and should never have been sold without this problem being corrected. Now i have a vehicle with a history of engine problems and if i attempt to trade in will come back on vehicle history. My position is Ford was hoping that i would go over the 60,000 warranty and they would not have to cover any further repair without me shelling out 8,000 dollars for repair.
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2016 JEEP CHEROKEE with 68000.0 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced rough idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to quirk chrysler dodge Jeep ram (830 plain st, marshfield, ma 02050) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that cylinder number 3 failed and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that low compression on cylinder number 3 showed internal failure with DTC Number: P0303 (cylinder #3 misfire). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
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2016 KIA SOUL with 108307. miles

While driving on the freeway (70mph) , the engine began to knock and shake the car. Then there was a bang, and several puffs of white smoke, and the car died. We had it towed to the shop, and they told us that a piston shot through the bottom of the engine block, and drained all the oil in the car. The entire engine would need to be replaced. Quoted cost to repair 9k for a used engine, 15k for a new engine. The car was well maintained, and serviced regularly. consumer stated following codes from diagnostic P0326, P0014 P0303. consumer statedmanufacturer could not do anything about.
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2016 FORD EDGE with 86647.0 miles

My check engine light came on, checked vehicle with code reader and code P0303 & P0316 showed. When vehicle started when cold, it would chug and stall out at times. Vehicle was brought to dealership. They found coolant was getting into the #3 cylinder. Therefore requiring a new long block. We researched tsb19-2346 and found the exact symptoms to what caused my engine failure,and this goes for all 2.0 liter eco-boost engines. Basically, a factory material defect in head that allowed coolant to leak into cylinder block, which can cause engine failure. My Ford warranty was expired due to my vehicle mileage. My extended warranty company due to wording in contract would only cover internal , lubricated failure of engine. The dealership deemed my failure to be an external, material cause because it came from the head. I called Ford motor company and they had nothing to say about it and would not back their product. In the end, i believe with no question that this should have been a recall, which it never was. My vehicle had around 86,000 miles and should not need a new engine. My vehicle was a 2016 Ford Edge se, with 2.0 liter eco-boost, that i purchased brand new.
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2016 HONDA ODYSSEY with 88000.0 miles

We have been getting multiple warning lights (fcw, ldw, check engine) which occur with sluggish engine performance. The engine will misfire and not accelerate as it typically does or shudders/jitters trying to accelerate. Diagnostic tool shows P0303 for misfire in cylinder 3. I changed out the spark plug which was very fouled (saved it) and this fixed it for a few weeks and then it returned. Changed out all spark plugs but issues and code are back again after a few weeks.
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2016 FORD FUSION with 160000. miles

Car began running hot while on interstate and immediately slowed to 40mph in 70mph zone. Barely made it off interstate without being hit. After waiting for over an hour and filling with water i was able to make it home before it ran hot again. Codes P1299 and P0303 are showing. When i called Ford i was told they have had to fix hundreds of cars with the same problem which is internal coolant loss, overheating, and misfire of cylinder #3. This costs thousands of dollars i was told. I just fixed a faulty purge solenoid and can't afFord to pay thousands more on things Ford should have recalled!
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2016 ACURA MDX with 368.0 miles

On 9/3/15, i was pulling into my garage when all the warning lights on the dashboard went off - transmission, check engine, lane detection light etc. Since i was going out of town the next morning, i put it in reverse and drove directly to the dealer. The car was in "limp mode" and i could only drive 35-40 mph. I showed the tech in the service dept. All the warning lights going off, and he said he had never seen anything like this before. He wrote up a work order with the following info: inspect for check engine light on, check engine light flashing and every warning light in the vehicle is on, would not accelerate over 35 mph. The following day i was contacted by the service dept. And was told they could not find a problem; there were no lights on, they even drove it for 40 miles. The service dept. Said they are only allowed to hold the car for five days. Today, 9/8/25 i picked up the car. The dealer's invoice reads: cause: light on 123505 diagnostic trouble codes/programmed fuel injection (pgm-fi) retrieve codes with the hds, read data, 74 wa3. Inspected for check engine light on, found dtc P0303 (cylinder # 3 misfire) recorded freeze data and cleared codes, at time of inspection vehicle was running perfectly, test drove vehicle twice on extended test drives and engine ran perfectly, no dtcs are reset no problem is present at this time. Since the service dept. Could not find the problem and fix it, this means the car has not been repaired and i am driving a defective car. The next time the warning lights go on, i could be travelling on a crowded freeway at a high rate of speed (with my family inside), the car goes in to "limp mode - 35 mph and an accident occurs. This is a safety issue. How can Acura manufacture a $50,000.00 car and their dealership not be able to find the problem and repair it?
STEERING, ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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2015 GMC YUKON with 165000. miles

When sitting at a light, or stop sign vehicle acts as if it wants to cut off, check engine light is flashing, when i'm driving vehicle the check engine light stays lit. I did a scan of the vehicle and the code i got was P0303 which is for a cylinder 3 misfire. I have changed out the spark plugs and wires, also the ignition coil. I changed out the fuel injector for cylinder 3 and also the fuel pump actuator. Its still shaking, don't know what the problem is but i hope you guys can come up with what i need to do next. I've had to spend money out of pocket for this because its not under warranty.
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2015 FORD FUSION with 94500.0 miles

In aug 2020 the check engine light came on in my 2015 Ford Fusion after it started rough. I brought it to the Ford dealership for service. They said the spark plugs and coils should be replaced (check engine code was P0303, cylinder misfire). A month later the same issue occurred again. Called the dealership and the service mgr said 'oh, there have been problems with the Fusion ecoboost engines. Coolant leaks into the cylinders and damages them. He said the design of the engine block has score grooves between the cylinders eventually causing the leak and corrosion to start. He then proceeded to inform me that the long block and head gasket would need to be replaced and the starting cost would $5,000+. But likely closer to $7000. Further he said Ford was aware of the issue but not recalling or covering the replacement cost. He said he had 8 other vehicles on the lot needing the same repair and even if they had the parts in stock, which they don't and it would take some time to get them, if would be 6 weeks to complete the repair. The replacement would be the entire engine which Ford has corrected the issue and removed the scored grooves. I have maintained my Fusion with the same Ford dealership and had all routine maintenance and care done there. This engine issue was there at the time it was manufactured and was a time bomb. I should not have to incur the expense or financial loss to replace the engine. If left unrepaired the engine will eventually cease and depending on where that occurs could be dangerous to me and surrounding drivers. I have parked my vehicle for now until the service manager lets me know what Ford will do, if anything. He said they might give me some help but i would have to cover most of the expense!!! I
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2015 FORD FUSION with 103000. miles

Just got this Ford vehicle a couple months ago and for some reason my car wouldn't start. I ran a diagnostic and had numerous codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0030, C0014, P0047, P0141, and a few others. I looked for loose wires, checked fuses, plugs etc. The only thing at this point i noticed was two cracked spark plugs, so i replaced all off them. After that the car started so i thought it was fixed. Closed the hood turned the car to off, then tried to start it again. It did not start. So i checked all the fluids and seen the antifreeze disappeared, i had previously filled it. I looked for any visible leaks, puddles, and checked for wet carpet and found nothing. I went and bought another large jug of antifreeze put it in and watched it all disappear before my eyes. I could not figure it out, but i got the car started and still continued to get massive error codes, white smoke, rough sound, etc. Then searched more and found it sounds like blown head gasket, i checked and the oil had a milky tint. This i then found was a recall for my vehicle, so i spoke with someone from Ford on march 20, 2021 and they said they needed to check if my local Ford dealership had the parts to get my car in or if they needed to order the parts. I was suppose to get a call back but have not heard anything. I have not been driving, i did use leak fix it seemed to stop the leak and clear the codes but my dash check engine light keeps flashing so i didn't want to cause further damage. The recall number i found was nhtsa id number: 10174400, my car is a 2015 Ford Fusion ecoboost 1.5l, vin number# [xxx], and my local Ford is in heath, ohio 43056 at mathews Ford. I am getting the impression this is going to be at my cost after contacting Ford again, now telling me that it will need diagnosed at Ford, and may be at my cost. Why doesn't the recall list under my vin? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).
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2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT with 43900.0 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. When the contact started the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and the following codes appeared: (U1123-0017178 data bus error, P0441-0021406 evap ignition control system incorrect purge, P0456 evap system small leak, and P0303 cylinder #3 misfire). The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. In addition, the front driver side window failed to function. The vehicle was taken to nemer Volkswagen (550 troy schenectady rd, latham, ny 12110, phone number: (518) 512-0024) where it was diagnosed that the window motor failed due to overheating. The dealer stated that this was a common issue among all Volkswagens and nothing could be done. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that nothing could be done because the warranty ended. The approximate failure mileage was 43,900.
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2015 HONDA FIT with 60000.0 miles

P0303 misfire cylinder 4; checked live data, all cylinders misfiring. Recommended to replace all fuel injectors and fuel pipe due to "known issues with direct fuel injectors" as stated by Honda dealership. Car idles roughly. Car lost power while accelerating to highway speeds, causing stall on highway. Additional engine codes indicate fuel problems - P2906 and P0172. Replacement of damaged ignition coils and sparks plugs also required.
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2015 FORD FUSION with 126000 miles

I walked outside one moring to start my car and there was a prolonged cranking to turn the engine over, right away after putting it in drive there was a significant loss of power, also a hesitation that was never there before. Check enigne light came one. Had it scanned sure enough misfire in cylinder 3 (P0303). White smoke wxiting from exhaust at start up. Very slow to get up to highway speeds. Dont have the funds to repair this issue.
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2014 HONDA ODYSSEY with 133946. miles

(2014 Honda Odyssey ex-l). On fri, 02-21-2020, 3:47pm, i was slowing to stop at intersection. Before coming to complete stop, engine began to shudder, but did not completely stall/stop, and the mil indicator illuminated. Engine continued to shudder while idling at complete stop. I gently applied acceleration to 10-mph. Engine continued to shudder as i continued and stopped at another traffic light. Again i gently applied acceleration. The engine continued to shudder until i found a safe place to park and switched it off. The engine shuddered at a consistent level for a total of about 8-minutes. I called my local Honda service dept to ask about possible causes and if the vehicle was safe to drive. The service rep asked me about a previous repair noted on his computer for an issue the van had regarding the replacement of an oil sensor in october 2019, and if it was related. I told him i didn't know. Since he couldn't identify the problem, he advised me not to start the engine and drive because it could possibly cause more damage, and the vehicle was not safe to drive. Then i called roadside assistance and my van was taken to my Honda service dept. On the following monday, a service rep called me with the diagnosis code P0303, which he said indicates that a misfire was detected in the #3 cylinder. The rep said that this issue allowed oil to pass by the multiple oil rings on the piston into the chamber and fouled the spark plug. He told me that this issue was not covered by the warranty. The service rep quoted $4,420.00 to repair obdii code P0303. I asked him if the malfunction could have been prevented. The service rep said that this problem is not a result of any driver action or lack of maintenance. He said that Honda is aware of this problem and i should call american Honda automobiles (800-999-1009).
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2014 FORD ESCAPE with 150435. miles

Antifreeze coolant continue to be low, car center replaced a hose on 1/20/20 for 200.00, then a week later low coolant again the center assume air pockets was the reason with no coolant leaks 2/12/20. I kept replenishing coolant, june 3rd 2020 while driving on highway, the transmission failed, and it was replace 6/10/20 for 4000.00. Not even one week after picking the car up the low coolant with engine light with error codes P0012 camshaft position timing over-retarded bank 1 and P0303 cylinder 3 misfire detected. Who is going to take on fixing this car? I have been replacing parts and replenishing fluids with no resolution.
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2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 50.0 miles

I bought this Jeep in 2018 with low miles 40,000 now in 2021 has 68,000. I have been driving the car only to go work and working from home i wasn't driving that much. Suddenly while driving i noticed a light on and it was on and off, and oil smell. I took it for the diagnostic and the code misfire detected in cylinder number 3., P0303 ,which is a problem with the engine. The price is 4000 to fix the problem because is a misfire in one of the cylinders of the engine. The car is not working properly because it has a oil smell and some issues when i am driving such as shaking and also a weird sound . This is the only car that i have right now and i am scare to drive it because i don't think it is safe to drive it with oil smell, it might caught on fire or something . The starter is not working and when driving is unstable. I just drive locally i don't know how this car is giving me an engine problem with that low mileage. It is not possible that a car parked and using not often could have an engine problem. I bought this car thinking to keep it for a long time since i always take a good care of my cars. I need an explanation from Jeep regarding this problem. I am not going to spend over $4000 in a car with less than 100,000 miles and with a problem that was not done by me. I need to resolve this since it might be a safety risk if i continue driving this car with some type of engine/ oil smell. When i parked the car a strong burned oil smell comes out and goes inside the car.
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2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY with 38300.0 miles

Car has been hesitating and has had a random miss with no code until today, P0303 cylinder 3 misfire detected. This engine has a history of problems with misfires that appears to have started around 2011. Tthe new spark plug are suppose to last for 100,000 miles at least so i am concerned that this a continuation of the previous history of this engine. I also find more reported problems of misfires on other websites.
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2014 HONDA ODYSSEY with 82000.0 miles

P0303 misfire burning oil causing oil loss and misfire on cylinder 1-3
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2014 FORD ESCAPE with 92000.0 miles

Coolant issues similar to those included in the part 573 safety recall 17v-209, though my vehicle was manufactured a few weeks later and not included in that recall, as well as electrical issues that were similar to other recalls that didn't include my vin. In june 2019, it started with the vehicle not turning on or shifting out of park intermittently.. Work was performed and then a week later P0303 cylinder misfire.. Again work was completed, the code came back, and now Ford is recommending replacing the engine but will not cover the costs due to being 5 years and in excess of 60k miles. Took for 2nd opinion and ran out of coolant and overheated less than 5 miles away from Ford dealership, even though they just replaced the coolant overflow tank and filled it.. Continues need coolant every few miles. Seems crazy that a vehicle that stayed on top of routine maintenance and has not been involved in an accident or excessive conditions would need a new engine at less than 94k miles and is the consumer's responsibility to foot the bill. I've already spent almost $3k on this issue and Ford verbally told me just the engine would be around $7-8k without labor. They also had their sales department call me and offer to "take a couple hundred off a new vehicle" for my current one. Very disheartening to hear that when i've taken care of the vehicle as the sole owner, less a few recommended tire rotations.
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2014 FORD ESCAPE

My car is throwing P0303 code cylinder 3 misfire and also loosing engine coolant. Car has gone into limp mode. There was a recall but it didn't fix the issue. There are several forums with many people having the same problem with mechanics telling them that its a head gasket issue and they need a new engine. My car has 109,000 miles. We replaced the spark plugs and switched the coils to see if the misfire would switch and it hasn't. We have drained and refilled the coolant and it is still loosing but no visible leaks. Car sometimes starts rough.
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2014 FORD ESCAPE with 104954 miles

I replaced the spark plugs on 4/25/2021 for my 2014 Ford Escape se due to an P0303 error indicating a misfire for # 3 cylinder. All the spark plugs were easily changed except cylinder #3, this spark plug seized. As a result, i had my Ford Escape towed to hastings Ford (greenville, nc) on 4/29/2021. Gary from the service department called to tell me (@5:00 4/29/2021) that the mechanic was unable to remove the seized spark plug and that replacing the cylinder head would not be sufficient. The engine (1.6 l ecoboost) is known to leak coolant and that it would be a waste of time and money to just replace the cylinder head. The service department recommended that i replace the "long block" for a total cost of $7800 (including labor). My vehicle only has 104,954 mile. The dealership knowingly acknowledges a defect with the motor but will not accept responsibility towards fixing the engine. I call Ford's customer service on 4/29/2021 @ 6:06 to ask for assistance in repairing my vehicle (case # - cas-31599643) and received a call from a supervisor on 4/30/2021 @ 1:37. Joel indicated that Ford assumes no responsibility towards the repair of my vehicle since it's beyond the powertrain warranty. I have found 2 class action law suits against Ford for the 1.6 l ecoboost due to the coolant leak damage to the engine and believe that Ford should be responsible for the repairs.
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2013 FORD FUSION with 72855.0 miles

April 2019 while traveling on the highway check engine and dash lights flashed along with vehicle overheating message. Had to pull over on the shoulder and call for a tow to the purchasing dealership. Water pump was replaced and cooling system checked. August 2019 while traveling on a city street check engine and low coolant light message appeared. Took vehicle to purchasing dealership where they preformed an oil change and pulled codes P0303 and made an appointment for repair. Repair was never done due to no codes at time of appointment. February 2020 while traveling on a city street vehicle starts to shake and check engine light flashes. Drove vehicle to purchasing dealership and diagnosed with a cracked engine block and must replace engine at a cost of $6600.00 + tax. Extended warranty company declined coverage and purchasing dealership ignore request for resolution.
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2013 HONDA ODYSSEY with 166000. miles

While driving on a two lane road in warren county, indiana, and trying to pass a farm vehicle at 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and check engine light started flashing. My vehicle had enough momentum to get around the farm vehicle. Once able to stop, i shut the vehicle off. I restarted the vehicle expecting to see the check engine light, but it was not there, and vehicle ran normally. The next day i purchased an obdii code reader, and vehicle registered a P0303 code. Vehicle has approximately 166,000 miles.
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2013 FORD ESCAPE with 94000.0 miles

Vehicle check engine light came on while driving in town with no other issues or noticeable change in vehicle performance/operation. Had code read at auto parts store and discovered that it was P0303; cylinder #3 misfire detected. Had dealership diagnose, and discovered a crack in the engine block allowing coolant to leak in to #3 cylinder. This was 3 months after dealership troubleshot a coolant issue and charged to replace the coolant pump due to it leaking.
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2013 HONDA ODYSSEY

Service bulletin 13-081. Cel (1/7/16) : cylinder 3 coil r/r with spark plug ( other shop - paid $166.75 ) cel (3/11/16) : P2422evap canister came up for same symptom (Honda said code is not P0303 - paid $1722.86) cel (7/18/17) : P0303 misfire no.3 cylinder (autozone) cel (7/18/17 - 10 min from autozone) - P0353 no3 cylinder ignition coil circuit came up (Honda - paid $255.41 ; Honda said code was not between P0301 to P0304 so i had to pay for it - they do not care what autozone said ) received several times warning when i go and change engine oil from the shop that i do not have any left over oil in the tank. Cel (3/5/18) : found out car has a misfire on cylinder 4 and ring on cylinder 4 is leaking (other service - got a suggestion to go Honda dealer to check) made an appointment at Honda dealer on 3/8/18 without cel. Tech said no code in pcm fi system. He said Honda code is different from any other shop, so they only follow what Honda's computer says.(my opinion is that what if they debug their software after lost settlement not to show code P0301 to P0304 and show little different code for customer's responsibility - what if all others say P0303 ; only Honda comes up with different code) tech said if i do not pay for it, he does not even look at it. He said he does not want to do anything on the engine which has 184,000 miles on it if Honda or i do not pay (it's 2013 Odyssey) he told me this for the oil leaking which every car burn a quart of oil every 1,000 mile, so i have to check oil level all the time. He said when i have another cel on, just come to Honda to check. (do not go any other shop or bring code from other shops - he is not going to agree on any other shop's code or comment) my worry is that if other shops say P0303 or P0304, and Honda says different code which make i pay for it. What's going to happen?
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN

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2013 DODGE CHARGER

Code P0303 which is cylinder three misfire, changed out coil on cylinder three bad camshaft and bad valves steering wheel stiffens up doing left turn
ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS with 5365.0 miles

Vehicle had previously backfired periodically, especially when downshifting. Was starting from full stop, engine was sputtering, check engine light was on, tachometer was below 500 rpm. Vehicle was drivable, but acceleration was difficult due to sputtering engine. Drove directly to dealer - vehicle was diagnosed and repaired same day (04/15/2013). Service writer provided copy of factory technical service bulletin #12--fl-007 (july 2012), which states as follows. "this bulletin provides information related to the gdi idb (injector driver box) ecu software update of some 3.3l/3.8l vehicles that may experience any of the following dtc stored: P0300: random/multiple cylinder misfire detected P0301: cylinder 1 - misfire detected P0302: cylinder 2 - misfire detected P0303: cylinder 3 - misfire detected P0304: cylinder 4 - misfire detected P0305: cylinder 5 - misfire detected P0306: cylinder 6 - misfire detected" service writer verbally advised that misfire was detected in cylinder 5, but this problem was not stated on repair order. He also indicated that problem may recur. Dealer should have notified all existing vehicle owners at time technical service bulletin was issued.
ENGINE, ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE

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2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

At approximately 120k miles i began to notice a slight tick coming from the driver side of the motor. Over the next 5k miles i changed the oil several times, swapped plugs, coil packs and injectors to rule out any potential issues. I also did a visual inspection of the exhaust manifolds. The problem persisted and got worse. There was also a consistent hesitation under medium to heavy throttle input. I'm now at 126k miles and had a check engine light - P0303 for cylinder 3 misfire. I have started disassembling the motor and noticed the lifter has seized and started destroying the camshaft.
ENGINE,

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2012 KIA SOUL with 77398.0 miles

7/22/20 - car driven to firestone store #005738, newport, ky to purchase 2 new tires and an engine courtesy check was performed - firestone id #7046930 - no engine lights, no safety warnings, mileage 77,071 miles on car. 7/27/20 - the car stopped running while being driven - car was towed to firestone, mason, oh. 7/29/20 - they examined the car, mileage 77,398. The engine had a rod blow through the oil pan causing all of the oil to drain from the car. They also ran a diagnositc on the car and the mechanic got a reading of codes: P0300 - random multiple pistons mis fire, P0303 - cylander #3 mis firing. This is similar to a current recall on 2012-2016 Kia Souls - recall #19v120000. [vehicles equipped with 1.6lgasoline direct injection (gdi) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage calytic converter possibly resutling in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.] per Kia, consequences of this possible converter failure can cause the rod to puncture the engine and cause the oil to drain out. We checked with the recall site to verify if the vehicle vin# was listed for the recall. The Kia dealership has stated that the vehicle did not qualify becuase the P0420 code did not display. They did not visually inspect the catalytic converter or could not run a heat test on the engine since the vehicle would not run. We are requesting that this vehicle be considered part of the recall becuase what happend to our vehicle is the same as what happens to vehicles involved in the recall.
ENGINE,

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2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN with 67113.0 miles

My 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan showed a check engine light at 67,000. I checked the code to fnd out P0303 is a engine misfire. Could be ignition, plug, or valve-cylinder compression. I had the engine serviced and the light goes out. The next day the light comes back on. I return the vehicle for service to investigate the check engine light. Further investigation reveals there is a bad compression on cylinder 03. I take the vehicle to Dodge and they could have told me up front that the right cylinder head is not covered under the extended warranty from chrysler. They take my car into service and find a leak on cylinder 04 also. They gong to replace the left cylinder head but not the right cylinder head with the same identical problem. I am looking at $3500.00 if i choose to replace the right cylinder head. This extended warranty should cover the defect no matter which cylinder head is defected. My wife loves the car. She wants another one. I told her that because of this issue we would be right back here in 4 years with another 3.6l v6 pentastar engine. I am torn. Do i trade the issue back to Dodge and get a 4.0l v6 pentstar. I have almost paid it off. This sux great times flushed down the drain because of a engine defect. I love it but i have leave it. Toyota here i come.
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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2012 RAM 1500 with 84000.0 miles

Truck has 84k miles and suddenly has P0303 code for misfire. Immediately took to mechanic. So far valve and lifter have been replaced, but problem still exhists. Most likely a worn down cam lobe from the bad lifter, so now im without a vehiclefor at least 3 weeks that i still owe 20k on. I cant believe the parts quality and engineering are so poor that this truck doesnt even have 90k on it. To top it off, the manufacturer has stated there are thousands on back order which tells me this is a very very common problem. I have come across many, many complaints stating they have the same exact problem with such low miles and ironically our truck is just out of warranty.
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2012 DODGE DURANGO with 73850.0 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked back and forth. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and code: P0303 (misfire) displayed. The vehicle was taken to sj denham chrysler jeep fiat (772 n market st, redding, ca 96003, 530-241-1756) where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft and lift were fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they could not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 73,850.
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2012 JEEP LIBERTY with 46300.0 miles

I was driving my vehicle on the street when my check engine light came on and the car started to run rough and then the engine light started flashing. I parked it on a side street and had it towed to mechanic. I was told that the 3 & 5 cylinder was misfiring. Code P0303 & P0305 had to have spark plugs replaced along with boots & wires. My vehicle only has a little over 46,000 miles.
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2012 NISSAN SENTRA with 83450.0 miles

Number 3 cylinder low compression with only 83k miles on the vehicle. Rough engine driving and check engine light on. Codes P0300 and P0303 displayed. This kind of engine failure shouldn't happen with such low mileage
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2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE with 116640. miles

My wife was driving on the highway when it lost significant power and started rattling violently. She was able to pull into a business parking lot. Stabilitrak system, traction control, check engine lights all came on. After sitting for about 10 minutes, it started back up with less violent shaking but still with reduced power, she was able to 'limp' to the pellegrino dealership in williamstown, nj. It had fault codes P0300 and P0303 for random engine misfire and cylinder 3 misfire. They diagnosed as "minimally needing cylinder #3 fuel injector plus additional diagnostics afterwards to determine full extent of issue" first threshold would be $1500 and possibly several thousand possibly including an engine replacement. They offered $2000 trade-in toward another vehicle there. With hardly any diagnostics, i was surprised of 'possible engine replacement' diagnosis, so i took the vehicle to another shop to do the fuel injector replacement plus check plugs, coils (all good), clean remaining fuel injectors and intake manifold for a fraction of what the dealership quoted. Cylinder compression was good, but the same random misfire P0300 code and P0303 codes still come up and idles very rough with engine noise and significant reduced power. Clearly, the injector was not the root cause of the problem. If fuel is given more aggressively, all the stabilitrak lights come back up. In doing additional research online, it appears to be a common issue. Oil changes were performed routinely at the dealership since we had a "lube for life" contract. Mileage is 116,640.
ENGINE, ENGINE ENGINE

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2011 HONDA ACCORD with 95140.0 miles

On 4/5/19, my wife's Honda pilot ex experienced severe engine problems on the road in fairview tn resulting in an inability to accelerate, hesitation when the gas pedal was depressed, and a flashing 'check engine' light. These symptoms were identical to an issue she had with this vehicle in 2017 that necessitated a tow to darrell waltrip Honda in franklin tn for repair, and similar to less severe episodes of hesitant acceleration both she and i have experienced with the vehicle since at least 2016. Grassland car care center in franklin tn diagnosed the spark plugs were oil fouled causing a misfire. Engine codes P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, and P0300 resulted from the incident. We have since learned this is a known defect with this model of Honda and that the vcm-2 class action lawsuit resulted in a warranty extension of eight years from purchase date. We have an open case with Honda of america (case manager: zoe; case #09478660), but are being told that our vehicle is outside the extended eight year warranty by four months. We contend this vehicle was experiencing problems consistent with the warrantied issue well before the 4/5/19 failure, to include the same type of episode supposedly repaired by darrell waltrip Honda on 5/1/17. The sudden inability to accelerate on a roadway is a considerable safety concern. We are questioning why this wasn't a safety recall item. We have additional documentation available if needed.
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2011 RAM 1500 with 104000. miles

Engine started missing and vibrating when accelerating, engine trouble code P0303 appeared. Took it to the local dealership and after inspecting they determined it to be the camshaft. I have read numerous similar complaints concerning this issue, chrysler needs to be responsible for this problem. All said and done the total cost was $3129.00.
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2011 CHRYSLER 300 with 88700.0 miles

Camshaft / lifters are prematurely wearing out( wiped ) the car is throwing a P0300 ,P0303 code but the spark plugs,coils etc are fine ..Engine shakes and knocks while driving the smell of gasoline is evident lose of power while driving only 88000+ miles
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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2011 TOYOTA COROLLA with 35740.0 miles

Vehicle fails to start. Found codes P0606 (ecm/pcm processor error) and P0303 (random misfire) on obd 2 computer. Vehicle towed to Toyota dealership where they cleaned spark plugs and cylinders due to engine flooding. Upon return of vehicle drove it home were it sputtered on the drive (afraid vehicle would shut down during drive). Ran obd 2 tester on it again and found a Toyota code P1604 ecm error. Returned to dealership were they did test on fuel samples and had the car for a couple of days. Computer was deemed faulty and replaced by Toyota. Toyota replaced original computer under manufactures warranty. Have had the car for two days after new computer and 5 new codes are on under readiness codes. P0606 (ecm/pcm processor error), P0303 (random misfire), P0171 (system too lean bank 1), P0172 (system too rich (bank 1), and P0125 (insufficient collanbd temp for closed loop fuel control). Car continues to idle and rev uncontrollably while driving. Concerned vehicle may shut off while driving and or not start.
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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2011 FORD F-150 with 57132.0 miles

2011 f150 ecoboost at 57k miles mid july 2013 experienced violent shuddering lose of power pulling up hill at 60 mph. Engine light came on. Taken to dealership where repair was listed as #2 coil pack costed $277. Now jan 2014 six months and 13k miles later same event. Check engine light came on twice while driving to work. Used on board diagnosic tool i had purchased and truck coded P0303 as #3 cylinder misfire obviously the #3 coil pack has gone bad at 70k miles.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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2011 NISSAN JUKE with 29010.0 miles

Slowed down to turn and was rear ended by another vehicle, causing damage to back of my car, however the air bags did not deploy at anytime during or after the accident. Multiple complaints during the time i've owned the car: hesitation when going from lower speed to higher speed not accelerating to higher speed, my complaint of engine noise documented in the dealer service invoice on dec.1, 2011; 3 rough, jerky , uneven ride, oil leaks. Fuel pressure sensor re- torqued and gaskets replaced in may 2012 and notation made in comment section: ' performed system check as stated in bulletin', but i never received any notification from Nissan about an official re-call on parts. Check engine light complaint to dealer service dept. On sept.27, 2012 and notation made in notes ' P0303 stored in ecu' and check engine light complaint oct. 31,2012 and stated cause by service dept. Is 'cylinder lost compression' and charged me $ 8080.12 for engine work : gaskets replaced on the adapter, exhaust, manifold and water pump. Nov. 2, 2012 the dealer service dept. Found 60% oil inside tubes and same failure code appeared P0303. Spark plugs replaced dec. 21 2013, and on jan.10, 2014 the coils were replaced , the spark plugs were replaced again ,and the service dept. Noted a loss of power in test drive and again noted water in the fuel. I've had multiple numerous complaints , the above noted is documented in the service dept. Paperwork. I was not aware of the re-calls by Nissan until 1 month ago. To date , Nissan has not contacted me.
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2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Real bad oil leak my oil been leaking for months and a intake manifold code P2076 i really need this problem fix. I done spend a lot of money getting this car repaired everytime i get this chevy Cruze out the shop something else wrongs i can’t out no more money into this car too many car problems i haven’t drove this car in 3 weeks because i was driving somewhere and white smoke started coming out the tailpipe bad somebody called the fire department and police on me that’s how bad the smoke was coming out the tailpipe mind you i had just got the car out the shop i had got code P0303 fix this car cost me alot of money i got alot of repairs done on this car
AIR BAGS, ENGINE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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2010 HONDA ACCORD with 129000. miles

Burning oil excessively since i have had the car. I never got a recall notice. Having to add a qt or better a week. June 12 it stalled out all the way home from work. That was a sunday. Just checked the oil on thursday. Oil was okay in thursday. On sunday no oil to show on dipstick. Burnt at least 3 qts in less than 200 miles! Drained what little oil was left. Changed filter and put new oil in. Still would not run. Changed spark plugs and it ran better but still has a slight mis. Dtc P0303. The dealership deleted the code and said it wasn't a code in there. Will not do anything. I had it read before i took it there and have a picture of it. The paint has been chipping off for over a year, not where rocks hit. Places that are curved or rounded. Edges of the roof or fender. It's only 6 years old. Honda doesn't stand by either of these issues. Never again will i own a Honda. The car is not leaking oil and it is not smoking. The oil is going some place. And that is causing serious damage to my car. Not to mention the damage that's already been caused. A software update doesn't fix the damage that's been caused already.
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2010 GMC ACADIA with 80000.0 miles

At 80,000 miles, after pulling out of parking, when i applied brakes the car started making rumbling noise from the engine and lurched forward despite pressing on brakes to stop. Pulled into a parking spot, while continuing to fight lurching of vehicle and turned car off to check engine oil, transmission oil, and power steering oil levels. All were fine. When attempted restart of vehicle, loud rumbling noise from engine, check engine light flickered and the car failed to start. Required a tow home from 100 miles away and $400. Hooked up obd, and received the following faults P0008, P0303, P0305, P0017, P0300, P0301. After researching on-line, common faults for timing chain issue estimate $3-4 thousand repair. Also, found 2007-2009 Acadia received extended warranty for same issue. However, 2010 not covered despite finding approximately 15 identical 2010 Gmc Acadia on nhtsa site. I will be calling dealership first workday, however expect to be told timing chain issue based on codes and that Gmc will not cover the repair since i am outside of the 5 year warranty, despite less than their 100,000 mile coverage.
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN

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2010 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR with 90000.0 miles

The check engine light comes on,and flashes.Generating a P0303 misfire code.The spark plug on that particular cylinder is oil fouled,causing the misfire.The first time this happened was in the middle of north dakota driving at highway speeds on the interstate last winter.The spark plugs were changed by me on the side of the road. Cylinder three spark plug was very heavily oil fouled.After replacement of the spark plugs,the misfire did not continue at that point,check engine light went out.No further action was taken.That happened on november 30th 2016.The most recent event happened april 17th.The car was running rough again upon startup,and check engine light flashing.Brought the car to my mechanic who inspected,and found code P0303 cylinder misfire. #3 plug very saturated with oil, and fouled. Please see attachment for further information.
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2009 BUICK ENCLAVE with 116210. miles

Car spuddering on acceleration and inclines. Check engine light on. Needs all spark plugs and coils replaced again. Codes P0300, P0302, P0303 stored. Miss fire on 2 and 3 cyclinders. Also, needs replace line and recharge system as ac discharge line is leaking.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE POWER TRAIN

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2009 LEXUS IS

2009 Lexus Is 250 at only 63000 miles. Engine random mIsfires on cold start. Car shakes badly. Check engine light, traction control light comes on. Engine error codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. When engine rpm drops from high to low, -4000rpm to -500, it some times stalls. Car has to add engine oil about 3 quarts between 8500 miles change intervals. Problems stated at less than 50000 miles, getting worse and worse.
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2009 HONDA ACCORD with 67000.0 miles

While driving at about 55 mph on route i-287 in morristown, nj, the car began to shake badly and the engine made a loud rumbling noise. I got the car to my local service station in morristown, where my mechanic told me that one of my spark plugs had failed to function, having been badly oil fouled. He replaced the spark plug and said the computer scanner showed code P0303 misfire cylinder #3. He also noted that Honda has a service campaign for piston ring replacement initiated in 2013 to correct the problem. I brought the car to Honda on monday, february 13. They replaced 3 of the 4 spark plugs in question (1 having already been replaced) and updated the car's computer program, calling that step one in solving the problem. The Honda service manager explained that Honda's protocol for this is to update the software and replace spark plugs and then wait to see if it happens again. (i later confirmed this protocol by phone with Honda america.) lacking that, Honda will not reimburse the dealership if they do the repair, but this fix seems to work about half the time. When the service campaign was initiated in 2013, i was not notified. Clearly, Honda recognized that there was a problem of oil leaking into the cylinders but did not issue a recall, as i believe they should have. In my case, my engine failed while i was driving at high speed on a major highway. This is not something i would like to happen again, but my local mechanic says it definitely will happen again, because Honda did not fix the problem. Replacing spark plugs is no more than a band aid. I'm left with a serious and expensive problem, and Honda's intention is to skirt the real issue by risking my safety in order to avoid accountability.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,