8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
74,853 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- honda dealer refused to fix (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
body / paint problem
Helpful Websites About 1997 Honda Accord clear coat separating from paint
2005Mar 03
Accord LX 16v
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
Since not all Honda's have the clear coat issue, it appears the ones that do must have been manufactured during the same time frame at a certain facility or the shipments were exposed to something that started the problem which progressed over time. Please be aware that 1997 Accords have the peeling clear coat problem as well as the some of the 1998 models and others I may be unaware of. Honda should cover the cost of the fix. It is "clearly" a Honda problem passed on to the consumer. Other car companies have done recalls to resolve these issues.
2002Jun 06
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 41,560 miles
Purchased a new 1997 Honda Accord LX, 4-door, green in color. Vehicle kept in garage and now has only 41,560 miles. Approximately five to six years after owning the vehicle, I began to notice splotchy areas on the hood, rood, right side door, and both bumpers. Took vehicle to Ed Voyles Honda in Marietta, GA. and had Honda paint manager exam problem. Paint manager stated that this is a COMMON issue with some of the Honda vehicles, in which the clear coat separates from the paint. He described this as a Honda defect manufacturing process. SYSTEMATIC ISSUE. However, since vehicle was older than three (3) years, doubted Honda would pay for repairs. In the meantime, a Honda factory representative will meet with me within the next two (2) weeks to examine paint and make determination. However, manager expressed very unlikelihood of Honda honoring repairs.
This is a system wide problem with Honda vehicles and paint issues. The websites are loaded with cases of identical cases, yet Honda fails to be proactive and do what is the right thing and repair their defective crummy paint jobs, especially if they want to retain customer loyalty.
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2004Mar 10
Accord SE
The paint on my Honda starting fading on the trunk, hood, and roof. The car is still in excellent condition but the paint looks terrible. I bought the car new in 1997.
gretaky
London, KY, USA
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