body / paint problem
8.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$3,575.00
Average Mileage:
110,966 miles
Number of complaints:
43 complaints
Most common solutions:
- repaint entire car (30 reports)
- not sure (12 reports)
- Honda paid to repaint the entire car (1 reports)
2005May 01
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
I too have a problem with my paint. However, the color of mine is "HeatherMist"(the silver/gold color). It has gotten so bad, I can actually peel pieces of paint off of the front bumper!!! It looks terrible! Luckily, I haven't had any problems around the roof and rear bumpers...however, I do have problems with the moldings on the doors peeling! I love my Honda but this paint problem is really EMBARRASSING!!!!
2007Mar 01
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
I bought my "Green" 1998 Honda Accord from a private party in June of 2006. There was a tiny bit of peeling around the edges of the hood...over time it has gotten worse and worse. Too expensive to have painted...would it even be worth it to do, would I get the value from it? It was such a pretty car...much of the reason I bought it! Now, I feel like a hick driving it around...Honda should just make an offer to have people with this problem come to a few central locations and paint a whole bunch at once and save their reputation! I'm considering buying a Toyota next time! I was impressed with Hondas up to this point and I can't believe they won't make THEIR mistake right...they are a huge company! Isn't the customer always right?
2007Apr 15
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
My Honda is dark purple, but suffers from the same manufacture paint problem. The roof clear coat is peeling all over the place.
2002Jan 01
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I too, have a beef with the paint job on the 1998 Honda Accord. Mine is black, and I got the same stupid "acid rain" excuse from the dealership. I live in Austin, TX one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the US and there have been no news reports about having acid rain in our city... I love my car, it runs great has nice leather interior and is paid for! But it looks so ugly.
I propose we all aside a Saturday and go park our ruined cars in front of our local Honda dealers and let the buying public know about the company's knowledge of this problem, which is a manufacturer defect, and their failure to admit to it and resolve it.
That's my beef!
2006Mar 07
Accord EX Vtec
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
I got online to see if there were others who had this problem and my gosh I see there are several ppl with the same issue. I love my Accord and I've been back and forth on getting rid of it, but I just can't seem to part with it. The paint is killing me though. I hate the way it looks. I'm not a person that goes out of the house looking ragedy so I for sure can't stand my car looking that way. I've gotten estimates on what it would cost to have the car repainted and its anywhere from $900-$1500, which isn't bad, but why should I have to pay when its a problem that the manufacturer is having? By the way, the color of my car is Raisin Pearl..its a purplish looking brown color. Rare color that you see, but is a beautiful color. Now that it has happened to me, I've started to notice all the Accords like mine and everyone that I see has the same issue. That is so strange to me.
2007Jun 01
Accord 4 DR 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
I purchased this car new in May 1008. I had the car treated with a paint protector package at the time of purchase. In the summer of 2007 i noted that paint looked funny when washing it one day. As the summer went on the paint got worse and looked as if it was stained with something. I finally asked a local body shop if he could rub it out, and he told me it was a problem of the clear coat separating from the color coat, and the only fix was to completely remove the paint and repaint, and would cost about 3000. I askd the dealer about it, and he said not a paint problem but was caused by acid rain and pollution. SInce car is nearly 10 years old now, not covered under paint protection warranty.
My body shop man tells me this is a common Honda problem and has been for quite a while.
Other than the paint problem that is really bad now, the car has been very reliable and trouble free.
2005Mar 18
Accord EX-L 4DR V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Exact same problem as described by everyone else, dark green 98 accord. Clearcoat started coming off on the roof of the car above the windshield in 2005. It has now come off more than 80% of the hood and most of the roof. The car looks absolutely terrible and I am embarrassed to drive it. I imagine the resale value has dropped considerably. I haven't bothered complaining to Honda, my next car will be a Toyota.
2007Apr 27
(reported on)Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 68,650 miles
My paint started going on the roof in just a small spot, but now it has developed into 3 big stripes on the roof. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't do anything and simply recommended some body shops to have it repainted. I don't have a quote yet, but it everything says that a solid paint job is a couple of thousand $$. I love my car, but driving a car that looks this bad is embarrassing.
2006Jun 01
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Manual transmission
- 115,000 miles
I am an original owner who purchased a 1998 Black Accord in October of 1997. A few of years ago I noticed that the paint on the hood was starting to crack and looked like it had spider webs all over it. Then soon after the roof and trunk sections started to peel until all of the beautiful black paint now looks like a dull gray. This includes about 3/4 of the roof section 1/2 of the trunk and now the top sections of the door panels as well. I was also told by the Honda Service Manager upon complaining that the problem was probably due to acid rain or the salt air since I live near the beach. I don't think so!!! If anyone is making headway with Honda please let me know. I have taken it to the Service Manager 3 times now with a compliant and keep getting the same response. I also have two other friends with Hondas that have the same problem. One is a teal color and the other is a Navy Blue.
2007Jan 09
Accord LX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 162,500 miles
I was amazed at the number of Honda owners with the same problem involving the paint peeling off, especially with the green Honda's. I have the same problem, except my car is San Marino red. At first, the clear coat blistered. It didn't take long after that when the clear coat started peeling off, now my hood looks like it has some kind of disease. I loved my Honda, it was my pride and joy. I took great care of it, always had it clean, waxed, detailed, but now, it's an embarrassment to drive and I don't have the money at this time to repaint the entire car. How has Honda been able to get away with this problem is beyond me, but they do need to be held responsible for such a widespread problem and for apparently knowing that this problem exists.
2007May 22
(reported on)Accord LX
- Manual transmission
- 120,000 miles
This is my 4th Honda and I have never had a paint problem like this. The color of my car is green as well. The problem is on my hood, roof and my front bumper. The bad thing is that it is getting worse, it isn't peeling but the color is awful, its black and has white all over it. It is also spreading to the doors and mirrors. If Honda has such a get reputation and is known for one of the best car companies why aren't they fixing this problem? My mom and my niece have Hondas as well, my moms is a 97 and my niece has a 98 they too have the same problem as we do, but their cars red and black. My niece's car looks like awful, it has been eaten down to the bare metal. I think its time for Honda to step up and take care of the problem!
2007May 10
(reported on)Accord EX 2.3L I4
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
I'm in the same situation, with a '98 green 4dr Accord. Paint and clearcoat is oxidizing on the roof, c-pillars, tops of door panels, and is now starting on the trunk. I've had the hood repainted due to a previous fender-bender, so I don't know if that would've been affected or not.
Was quoted 2k to repaint roof and pillar/trunk area, as they'd need to remove the rear window to do the job correctly. Ideally, the entire car should be repainted.
I live in Arizona, so the constant sun makes the problem even worse. I have seen a newer (ca. 2000 or so) black Accord with similar paint issues on the back of its roof, but I've usually only seen '98s with it.
Honda should step up on this and offer some remediation.
2007Nov 17
Accord EX V Tech 4
- Manual transmission
- 110,000 miles
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I have the same problem, with my 98 Accord ex. two Honda Dealerships in WV, told me the same thing, Bird Crap, or Acid Rain... I Don't Think So! I bought this car brand new, its now again time to get another vehicle, and this car, that should still be worth approximately 6 grand, isn't worth S&%#. I have owned other Hondas, and have persuaded others to own Hondas. Never again, because Honda will not back It's Product. I have enclosed some photo's of the Emerald green Metallic Paint. I would love if Honda had to repaint all of them!
2007Nov 16
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 129,000 miles
Same problem as many have reported except the color of my car is "raisin" (brown).
2007Nov 11
(reported on)Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
Another case of paint fading on roof and doors.
2007Nov 06
(reported on)Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 170,000 miles
The clear coat finish is peeling on the roof in about 5 spots and on a few other spots on the car. This happened fairly quickly from the first indication - within months of the first spot starting. the spots range in size from a quarter to over the size of a dollar bill.
I was getting ready to take it to the paint shop this week to have them recommend a repair.
has anyone tried GUARDIAN AUTOMOTIVE PAINT PROTECTOR? Someone recommend that - but i think that is a BEFORE remedy.
2007Oct 28
(reported on)Accord LX 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
When I purchased this car my first question was about the paint as I was trading in one Honda for another and my old Honda had the same problem. I was assured that the newer Honda was made in such a manner as the paint had been dealt with and that I should not have any problems. They lied. The paint is fading on the front hood, the roof of the car, side panels as well as the trunk. I was told I must repaint the entire car in order to avoid rust from developing.
2007Oct 22
(reported on)Accord LX 4 cyls
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
I too can't afford to repaint my car or buy a new one and it just pisses me off that I have a great car with lots of miles left that looks like crap! I bought a Honda specifically for the quality of the vehicle it is and I can't believe that the honda company is letting me down over a simple fix! REPAINT MY CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007Oct 16
(reported on)Accord EXL 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Hi EVERYONE!! OH BOY, LISTEN TO THIS, TO ALL OF YOU WITH PAINT ISSUES ON YOUR 1998 DARK GREEN ACCORDS! I was the Finance Director at a Large Honda Dealership, for 15 years! Here in California (Bay Area). My car, was parked outside the sales office, and we had a bad storm. A light fell off the roof, and hit my hood! This is a 1998 Accord EXL! This happened in 2003! It left a dent on my hood. The GM said they'd fix it, no problem. The Service Director took a look at it, and said "You've got that paint problem, look at your paint on your hood! I'll make Honda pay for it!" And...THEY DID! HONDA IS WELL AWARE OF THE PAINT PROBLEM IN THE DARK GREEN COLOR ACCORDS. WAIT, YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE END OF THIS E-MAIL EVERYONE!! BELIEVE ME, YOU WON'T. PLEASE READ ON!
We've owned at least 7 Honda's. I had no idea, there was a "problem with the paint on the 1998 accords" Maybe, all the dark green accords? I BELIEVE THE LADY THAT STATED "WE SHOULD ALL GET TOGETHER AND GET A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT GOING! YOU TRULY SHOULD!! I sold mine, after it was painted. My husband is a Master Technician for Honda 25 years, and now, on all cars, at a wonderful place in San Jose, Ca. DON'T LET HONDA GET AWAY WITH THIS PEOPLE!! THEY KNEW ABOUT IT, AND PAINTED MINE, 5 OR 6 YEARS LATER!!
Now, for the real kicker!! I bought a new 2006 Honda Pilot. It only has 6000 miles on it, as I hate this Pilot! I don't use that word either, please excuse me. However, I have been through hell and back with this NEW PILOT! Since I bought the Pilot, it has been taken back at least 16 or so times. You should see my other complaints on this web site. From the beginning, when I would turn on the A/C, there was this LOUD CLA-CLUNK, at least every 3rd or 4th time, I'd turn the A/C button on!!! It's been taken back, numerous times, and Honda says "they can't hear it, and what they heard, is normal and sounds like the 2002 Odyssey!!" What? Mine is a 2006 Pilot!! Hello? They can't duplicate the problem, after 12 plus trips back. It got so irritating! Then, as I'm the only one that drives the Pilot 99% of the time, the back door was open, and my husband noticed...behind my drivers door, that there was 18 inches that the Factory had not stitched! Foam was hanging out of the back seat! I took it in, and they switched seats. The sunroof has leaked 3 times. I've taken it through the car wash, and twice, water came gushing out, under the glove box with the green and pink soap, all over the floor mats?? HONDA? Could not find anything wrong! Famous last words of Honda!! When I turn on the A/C button, and that thing goes off, you can hear it, 3 doors down! It sounds like it blew a rod! Now, when I go to start the car? It's having a problem starting? It only has 6000 miles, 2000 miles, were taking it back and forth to the dealer! The last dealer, noticed when he opened up the back hood? That all the leather had CUTS THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE TOP OF THE BACK DOOR! I would not know this, as I don't drive this car, and he figured out the problem real easy! When the Dealer I bought it from, the mechanic, threw the defective drivers seat, in the back, and drove it to the other Pilot to switch seats, and now, the ENTIRE BACK DOOR THAT LIFTS UP, HAS TO BE REPLACED!! Honda, replaced my seat, over a year ago. Can you imagine me going to them now? I WILL GET HONDA TO TAKE THIS CAR BACK. There's many other problems with it. Honda's Service and Parts Rep? She's one Nasty WITCH, AND I'M BEING NICE! She did not spend 10 minutes with me, and everything was "NO" She went inside, and the Service Director told me, she paid to say "NO" by Honda, you should no that" NOW....READY? I NOTICED, 6 MONTHS AGO, THERE WAS SPOTS ON MY HOOD, SOMETHING IS EATING THROUGH THE CLEAR COAT? I WAS SICK. I WENT AND GOT 2 ESTIMATES, PER HONDA! THEY WERE FOR $11,900 -$13,850.09. The Honda rep stated" that's a soft issue, and we are not going to pay for that" WHAT? ARE YOU NUTS LADY? Guess what everyone? I waited 8 weeks for this color Pilot....Take one guess what color it is? YEP...DARK GREEN!!! And it's got major paint problems! ALSO, MINE IS A 2006, AND THAT WAS THE LAST YEAR, HONDA MADE THAT FAMOUS GREEN WE ARE ALL TALKING ABOUT!
I truly hope all of you stick to your guns and DON'T LET HONDA GET AWAY WITH THIS AT ALL! I'M NOT DONE. IT'S GOING TO THE ATTORNEY, NEXT WEEK, AND IT'S GOING TO TRIAL. ONE VERY IMPORTANT THING!! IF ANYONE'S CAR IS UNDER THEIR FACTORY WARRANTY, DO NOT GO THROUGH LITIGATIONS WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S LITIGATORS. IF YOU LOSE, IT WILL LOOK BAD, WHEN YOUR LEMON LAW ATTORNEY WINS THE CASE, AS THE MANUFACTURES HAVE TO PAY YOUR COURT COSTS!! Then the 3 nice people at American Honda I delt with, told me, "Sharon, you just have to sue Honda, this is wrong, and they have take cars back, for a lot less hell than you've gone through!" They were honest and sincere! Mine is off to the Attorney. American Honda's rep, tried to tell me, in her 14 years, she's only seen 4 cars bought back! I knew damn well, she was a liar. As I was the Finance Director, and I've done at least 15, I can remember my last few years there! There is more on my 2006 Honda Pilot LEMON, at least 6 problems that are posted here on CarComplaints.com!
PLEASE EVERYONE, DON'T GIVE UP! GO THE CLASS ACTION ROUTE. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT, I HAD MINE PAINTED 5 OR 6 YEARS LATER BY HONDA!! IF ANYONE CARES TO E-AMIL ME, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO. I'D BE HAPPY TO HELP, IN ANYWAY I CAN! I'M SO SICK OF WHAT I'M GOING THROUGH, NOW, IT'S GOING ON CHANNEL 5 ON YOUR SIDE (TV) AS WELL AS THE RADIO!! KGO, HEARD ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. I'M THE GAL MICHAEL FINNEY (KGO) CALLS, WHEN PEOPLE CALL IN AND HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CARS. PLEASE, STAND UP FOR YOURSELVES! I'M SURE GOING TO! My e-mail is: skandtodd@aol.com PS. Excuse the spelling, I'm so mad at this, and there's no spell check. This is a long e-mail, however, it's one, I hope ALL OF YOU READ!! BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!! TAKE CARE.
2007Aug 24
(reported on)Accord V6
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
Paint is peeling from the roof of my 1998 green Honda Accord. The car is low mileage and kept garaged most of the time. I spoke to the service department at the Honda dealer today and they said Honda has no plans and no responsibility under the warranty to remedy the problem. He made no attempt to report the problem to Honda. While I can drive the car and it looks good (don't look at the top too closely), it will affect the resale value when I sell. This is the 3rd time we have had a Honda auto with failing paint in our family. Will I buy another Honda--not on your life!!
2007Aug 24
(reported on)Accord EX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
mine is dark blue but i got the same problem.. roof has a prety much white mark, i went to shop and they tell me because the clear cloat is starting damage, then they give me a solution to repaint whole body. they offered me $1700..... HONDA should responsible for this problem!!
2007Aug 29
(reported on)Accord Green 3.2LV6
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
Having kept the car in the garage, I can't understand the problem with the paint on my GREEN 1998 Accord. Every other 1998 GREEN Accord on the road looks just as bad as mine. This is definetly a manufacture defect. Why don't they recall the vehicles? It certainly doesn't help their sales if their cars don't look good.
What can be done about this?? Help!!!
2007Oct 05
(reported on)Accord LX 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
paint first started to fade, but now is just chipping and peeling off like sunburned skin.
2007Oct 04
(reported on)Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 72,500 miles
Another green '98 Honda Accord LX with paint peeling on roof and trunk lid. Only thing we can do is keep complaining to Honda.
2007Sep 15
(reported on)Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
I've got a 1998 Honda Accord EX V6 coupe that I bought about 4 years ago. About two years ago (winter '06), I noticed that the paint on the roof of the car was peeling off. It started both in front of and on the backside of the moonroof in the center of the car. Since then, the paint on the top of the car is about gone and it is starting to peel (turn white) all around the trunk, the hood and most "edges" of the car. I have taken it to the dealership and they told me the car was most likely repainted and that whoever did the job did not do it correctly. I don't believe that the car has been repainted and that this is a factory job. Has anyone had any luck with getting Honda to accept responsibility?
2007Sep 17
(reported on)Accord LX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
The paint began peeling from our dark green 1998 Honda Accord a few years back. Recently it began peeling from the roof. It isn't just peeling, but has white splotchy marks all around where the clear coat has come off. The car drives well, but it is ugly and annoying. Frustrated that this is an obvious factory defect (look at all the complaints from this color car) and Honda is taking no responsibility.
2007Oct 02
(reported on)Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
We can't believe Honda would not stand behind this problem. I see emrald green peeling hondas all over --
2007Oct 01
(reported on)Accord LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
I also have a green 1998 Honda Accord and the paint job is horrible, also bought a 2005 Accord and see no signs of paint fading just yet, but someone asked what we could do and we can file a class action lawsuit, I contacted the dealership and they told me a new paint job would start at $3,000. They have truly lost their damn mind. If enough of us get together we can get this resolved.
2007Sep 03
(reported on)Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 134,000 miles
I am having the same problem with my 1998 GREEN Honda Accord. Almost all of the paint on the trunk, roof and hood is off of the car. It is a horrible advertisement for Honda! I too cannot afford to paint this car. It is clearly Honda's problem and Honda needs to fix it!
2007Aug 22
(reported on)Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
what is it with the dark green 98 Accords? Clear coat is peeling off all over the car. I can't afford to have a new paint job put on this car, and I also can't afford another car. If more people make Honda aware of this then maybe they will do something about it.
2007Jun 16
(reported on)Accord LX 4 cyl
- Manual transmission
- 98,000 miles
Anybody had any luck with Honda helping on repairing clear coat failure on 98 Honda Accords? Mine started to fail around 5 years ago on a well maintained car that I bought new and had about 50k miles on at the time I first noticed the failure starting on the trunk lid and roof.
2007Jun 30
(reported on)Accord LX 4-cyl
- Manual transmission
- 120,000 miles
The paint job on my green, 98 Accord is absolutely horrible. The clear coat is pealing off on the roof, hood, sides, and trunk. The only part that is not pealing is the doors. It looks horrible and I really wish the manufacturer would do something about it. This car has become an embarrassment to drive.
2007Jun 04
(reported on)Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
Our paint seems to just be disappearing from our 98 green honda accord. It has been kept in the garage so it is not due to it being parked outside. Almost EVERY Green Honda I see on the road has the same defect? Is Honda doing anything re: this issue? It is CLEARLY a defect on Honda's part. Any suggestions?
2007Apr 27
(reported on)Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
The paint problem (looks like it has been eaten away) on our 98 Accord EX started out on the backside of the roof and then has slowly over the years spread like a fungus all over the car. It's at a point were my wife just wants a new car because the appearance looks horrific.
2007Apr 28
(reported on)Accord LX 4 cyl.
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
I seem to have the same problem others report. Some random, and some very distinct, patterns of peeled clearcoat on, mainly, top surfaces of car. As others have mentioned: this is clearly a factory problem and definitely diminishes the appearance and value of the vehicle.
2007Mar 10
(reported on)Accord LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 145,000 miles
The clear coat is coming off of my hood the roof and now the back of the car. I went to the Honda dealership in Concord NC and they told me there was nothing they could do to help me. Every car I see this make, model and color is like mine. Is there someone we can call about this problem. I cannot afford to have my car painted but it looks awful!!! Honda should be doing something to correct this problem.
2007Feb 27
(reported on)Accord V6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I have been told by the Honda Dealer that there is definitly a problem in the undercoat from the manufacturer. When I called the Service Mgr and I told him about the paint problem and the fact that it was a 1998 Honda Accord EX he interrupted me and said quote "I BET THE COLOR OF YOUR CAR IS GREEN". Then I asked him why did you say that. He told me that numerous customers had been in with the same type problem and they had a 1998 Honda and it was green. He also told me because of the number of complaints he actually had someone to come down from the manufacturer to see a car that had problems like mine. The Svc Mgr said that the person that came down from the manufacturer admitted that Honda realized that there was a definite problem with the paint jobs and that since that time they had corrected the problem on the more recent Hondas. I was given a toll free number to report my complaint to the Mfg by the Svc Mgr and his words were "I wish the Mfg would do something about the problem". I have since called them a filed a complaint and a case number was assigned. I was told to take it by the Honda Dealer and let the Svc Mgr visually look at my car and report to them what he saw. When I took it by for him to look at it he said it was definitly a paint problem from the mfg. I bought my car brand new and I have always loved it until this problem arose. I truly think that Honda needs to do something about this. I certainly do not have $4,000 for a new paint job. If something isn't done my car will continue to depreciate in value because this problem is like a virus it continues to spread.
2007Feb 18
(reported on)Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 144,000 miles
THE PAINT IS COMING OFF MY ROOF AND THE TRUNK, IT MAKES THE VALUE OF THE CAR VERY LOW, AND ITS STILL A GOOD CAR. I DON'T HAVE MONEY TO FIX WHAT HONDA SHOULD FIX
2007Feb 16
(reported on)Accord ES V6
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
The clear coat is coming off on the edge of the roof above the driver's door; and on both sides of the car, behind the back seat doors.
2007Jan 05
(reported on)Accord LX
- Manual transmission
- 112,000 miles
CLEAR COAT IS PEELING FROM THE ROOF AND TRUNK. THIS PROBLEM REALLY MAKES MY VEHICLE LOOK EXTREMELY BAD.
2006Sep 06
(reported on)Accord EX Coupe
- 82,000 miles
My 1998 Honda Accord V6 2dr coup starting showing signs of clearly what is a Manuf paint defect. The clear coat peeling started on the roof and now has progressed to the hood/trunk/sides. I received an estimate of $5,000 (8/24/06) to have the whole car repainted. On another website at least 50 other 1998 owners are all having the same problem with little luck from Honda America. Anyone else?
2006Jun 14
(reported on)Accord EX
- 89,000 miles
The clear coat is peeling from the hood and above the windshield
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2006May 01
Accord LX 4 Cyclinder
I too have a paint problem with my green 1998 Honda Accord. The paint started peeling away a little over three years ago. At first I didn't think anything of it until I saw other honda's with the same problem. I'm embarrassed of the way my car looks. My kids say I need to just get a new car but why get a new car when you have a car thats in good running condition. I'm going to write a letter to American Honda Motor Co., Inc to let them know about the terrible paint they put on our cars. Check this out when I called AHMC Nikki said there were no complaints on paint jobs. Do you think I believed her? She was so full of it. She also went on by telling me that my car is ten years old. My response to her was there are plenty of other cars just as old as mine that don't have this problem.
Melinda B.
Madison, MS, USA
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