Originally Posted by DubPK

Don't get me wrong it was an extremely real problem and I'm not suggesting it wasn't. If you have a Honda with the J35Z* series especially go turn your VCM off to preserve the car, Honda extended the warranty but did nothing to fix the issue. I do believe we have evidence now that the revisions seems like they have worked, I believe all J35Y* series engines have the newer VCM and those were first seen in the 9th gen Accords in 2013 so its my belief that enough of those have reached high mileage now that we'd know if it was still an issue.

I could absolutely 100% be wrong but just calling it as I see it I stick by my comments, they don't apply if you drive a car that absolutely had the issue like anything with a J35Z, own an 8th gen Accord? Shut it off. Own a 2021 TLX-S? I don't believe there is enough evidence to warrant turning it off for reliability reasons but if you're really paranoid.. sure.

Originally Posted by Edward'TLS

Is the 3G MDX using the same J-series 3.5L-V6 engine ? It seems that there is zero mentioning of any engine issue in the 3G MDX forum.

Originally Posted by mike03a3

Ah, but this is a brand new engine with a new and different VCM, so all new Type-S owners are effectively Beta testers for Honda's new tech. Buying the first year of any new model car from any manufacturer is risky.