8.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,799.00
Average Mileage:
108,037 miles
Total Complaints:
107 complaints
Most common solutions:
- repaint entire car (59 reports)
- not sure (32 reports)
- Honda should fix/repaint or reimburse owners for lost value (6 reports)
- to keep me as a honda owner i want re-embursement (5 reports)
- Honda paid to repaint the entire car (3 reports)
- repaint only roof and hood (2 reports)
body / paint problem
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2010Aug 30
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
The date I listed was the date I took it to a body shop for repair. The roof, trunk, L panel R & L lens & housing, Rear bumper were repainted/repaired. It started before that particular date. It began with white spots that started peeling and it spread like wildfire. Could not afford a new car and since the mileage was low and I need a car I decided to have it repaired. It runs good, but looked TERRIBLE!! The money I spent was an EXTREME burden on me. I am on a fixed low income. I read here that in '98 they changed the painting process.
NOW LESS THAN A YEAR LATER: There are white spots showing through where it was not painted, R front and rear panel!!!!! Honda should, AT THE VERY LEAST reimburse for what I spent and fix the current problem at no charge. When I mentioned it to Honda they just said they didn't do that type of work. At the time I was not aware (but they probably were) that this is a widespread known problem!! My brother has a '99 Ford, not garage kept and has NO paint problems. He is also on his 4th Honda but was lucky enough to trade them in before there were any problems as I see it is not Just the 1998. So Honda made money on the trade ins and the customer got stuck with the problem. That is total misrepresentation. They should be sued!!! My brother has a '99 Ford, not garage kept and has NO painting issues. He and myself always recommended Honda as we both have many contacts. If I get no results through my complaints with various places me and the MANY people I've told about this will also no longer be Honda Customer's. Was it the paint guarantee on the paint? Need to check that. Anyway, HONDA SHOULD BE SUED! I have notified TV stations, etc., etc., etc. I've already had people thank me for telling them about this saying they won't buy a Honda!!
2003Jan 01
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
My car looks super ghetto. I'm torn between buying a new car (NOT A HONDA!!) and getting mine painted. It currently has 187000 miles and runs pretty well. Ive had to replace the transmission but the worst thing is the paint. I get funny looks from passers-by, I am embarrassed to park my car in the parking lot at work because of it. Is there something LEGALLY that can be done like the gal who sued Honda in small claims court because her hybrid didn't get the mileage that they had advertised it would get? I would love for Honda to own up and just do a darn recall. I'm sorely disappointed in them and they have lost all credibility in my eyes. I didn't do anything about because I had hoped that they would get on the ball but evidently they just SUCK! My car is a rolling NEGATIVE advertisement for Honda.
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2003Sep 19
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 59,000 miles
The clear coat started to bubble on the roof above the driver side. It continued to bubble, crack, and peel on the roof and hood. It looked horrible!
2010Oct 17
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 113,000 miles
I used to wax my car twice a year until this problem with the paint surfaced. I thought I could rub out the area on the roof that was the first to appear but that was a wasted effort. Then over time it started to spread to the hood and trunk. Now it is a full blown epidemic. I have never approached the dealer where the car was purchased because he is out of state and I don't think I could maintain my cool if he started throwing out the company line about it being my fault or I drove the car in extreme conditions, etc. Honda Corporation is really dropping the ball on this one.
I will never buy another vehicle that is in any way associated with Honda. I'm sure their policy is to deny there is any problem at all. They figure this will go away in time but they are sadly mistaken. Once their brand is associated with all these paint issues from all over the country they will take a hit and I hope it is a sizeable one. None of the state agencies will take a look at this because it's not a safety issue. One can only hope to jump on board a class action lawsuit that mite appear in the near future. That way everyone that has been cheated can have their day in court.
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2011Jul 17
Accord EX 2.3L
- Manual transmission
- 151,000 miles
I have a 98 Honda Accord EX 4 door champagne silver and my roof and hood look really ugly they are peeling and look real dry.. I have not contacted Honda yet about this problem but I sure hope they will do something about it. My car runs great has had lots of maint. done but it looks so bad I don't like to show it off to say the least..I have seen lots of 98's like this so it must be a known issue.Love Honda's always purchase them as well as my family and they are normaly awesome with there service so will see!!
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2006Jul 24
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 144,000 miles
Looking into painting my '98 Accord when i came across this site, and many others with owners complaining of this problem. Didn't know it was so widespread and that the fading paint and clear coat is a HONDA PROBLEM. Car has been great, but knowing now that Honda is not doing anything about it will prevent me from buying another Honda! Paint and clear coat peeling from hood, roof and trunk.
2010Apr 01
Accord LX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
I have had several hondas and would continue to keep buying them since they are a great car; however, with the paint problem, my car looks like I am either cheap or bankrupt and can't drive a decent looking car. I am very disappointed in this paint job and with fairly low mileage for a Honda, will have to drive it a few more years. I am very embarrassed for anyone to see my car. I am definitely disappointed and think Honda should repaint and take care of the problem. I could be a PROUD Honda owner again and feel like I am driving a nice car. Until the paint is taken care of I will feel sad and bad about my car. The hood, roof and trunk are all a terrible looking mess!
2010Sep 10
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 96,000 miles
please can honda do something about it? i cant be paying for something which is not my fault.
2006Jan 01
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
Clear coat began peeling years ago. At first it appears as small problem...now has infiltrated the entire car. Car looks like crap. Of course I have noticed how many other dark accords have same problem. Have two friends with same car...dark color...same problem. Obviously, Honda is at fault here. It is not bird poop, or acid rain --but simply a cheap clear coat during manufacture. Honda should sent out a recall and get this fixed.
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2005May 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 74,000 miles
My husband purchased this car new from the dealership in 1998 - dark green color. About 6 years later the clear coat started to peel. It has progressively gotten worse and now it's just terrible. This car runs great, has only 120K miles on it, but looks awful. We can't get any real value out of it - who would buy a car that looks like this? What's also interesting is that I had a 1997 Accord through a lease and it started to do something similar around year three. When you touched it or rain your hands over it, white powder came off on your hands. The car happened to be white - so, I figured the manufacturer screwed up something and perhaps left the clear coat off altogether or used way too little. The dealership tried to tell me it was due to acid rain or perhaps the soap/chemicals where I was getting my car washed, but I kept at them. I had also purchased an extended warranty - so, they covered the repaint under that warranty - not the manufacturer's warranty. We were not so lucky with the second Honda. It does not bode well for Honda to have so many paint issues and US car dealers might be able to use this to their benefit. I would really like to buy another Honda, but I can't tolerate this again.
2011Feb 15
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 167,000 miles
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The paint looks so bad I give up trying to resell this car it is impossible, people just wont pay the book value with the paint looking like ASS what a joke, Honda SUCKS for not standing behind their product. I will not buy another ever unless they take care of this problem. After reading all these posts I wonder just how many loyal customers they have lost.
2008Aug 02
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 256,000 miles
I have had two Honda's, love my car and never had a problem with it. Until a couple of years ago I started seeing little white dots when I cleaned it! I didn't understand what it was at first but as it started getting bigger I could tell it was the clear coat that they put on to protect the paint, now it is an ungodly sight and Honda refuses to do anything about it.
My car has a lot of mileage on it and I'm not going to have it painted, but Honda has lost a couple of customers because not only do I drive them but so does my daughter and if they can not stand behind their product we will not do business with them any longer. I have been car shopping because it is time to buy a new one, and had thought about buying the new SUV passport they have but since speaking to them that is out of the question will buy my SUV from another manufacturer, one that stands behind their products.
Thanks Honda for nothing, I'm sure when my car is parked in the parking lots and all the people see it they will rush to the Honda dealer to buy one and that is why I will not have it painted, I want everyone to see how well you back your product!!!!!!!!!!
2007Jul 01
Accord EX 2.4L
- Manual transmission
- 130,000 miles
Another dark blue Accord with thin clear coat. Got the car in 2006 with 80K miles on it and there were no problems. Within a couple of years the area behind the sunroof began to lighten and then peel away. Now two years have passed and entire roof and most of the trunk are peeling. I have stopped washing the car now because it seems to do more harm than good. I don't really care about the paint but I know the resale value of the car is majorly affected by this. I have had dealers tell me they don't buy these cars because of the problem and the cost to repaint. I was planning to trade in the vehicle in a year or so but now I may as well keep it. Again, most of these Accords I see now have at least some minor peeling in the same areas where the previous generation Accords look like new. It's a shame that one of the best and most popular cars of the 90's has such a widespread issue but Honda refuses to acknowledge it. What's the deal?
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2009Feb 01
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 310,000 miles
Honda should at least pay a portion to have it repainted.
2010Jan 01
Accord DX 2.3L
- Manual transmission
- 114,954 miles
I bought this car in 2010 used from the owner. When I bought the car the paint was beginning to peel off from the trunk and the roof. Since buying the car I had regularly waxed and washed the car. But the paint seems to come off. The clear coat is completely gone from the roof. It is a shame because mechanically the car is in great shape. Found out from some car paint centers that its a usual problem with 1998 Honda Accord's specially the dark tone cars.
2004Nov 22
Accord EX 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 101,000 miles
My husband and I had every intention to keep my Honda (purchased brand new in '98) for at least another few years or so because it's running so great, but it really is becoming unsightly. Since day one of purchasing it from the Honda dealership in Cincinnati, we've been loyal Honda owners servicing it like clock-work at dealerships only. No one other than Honda ASE techs has ever worked on my car, and each time I take it in for an oil change, recommended service, etc., someone usually asks me if I'm willing to sell it because of it's spotless interior and flawless records. Of course, the topic of the clear coat always comes up, and it makes me furious.
You see, back in '98 when we purchased the car, we had actually just ordered the new VW Passat. I had no intention of ever buying a Honda. But my Passat was on back-order, and I had just sold my VW Jetta, so time was of the essence. We did our homework, test-drove the Honda, and I was immediately hooked.
Both the sales staff and the service staff have always exceeded every one of my expectations, and for that I'm most appreciative. I love my car. But...if we don't find a solution to this problem soon, we'll be leaving Honda for good. Just last week we test-drove the new Acura TL and MDX, but we're now wondering if we'll have the same problem and so now we're on to Volvos, specifically the XC90. One thing is for certain...I've driven around long enough with the clear coat peeling off my car.
We paid $24,000.00 for the car in '98, and we spent an awful lot of money keeping the car serviced and maintained at all times at Honda dealerships never taking into account the money we could save having it serviced elsewhere. It's time Honda reciprocate that loyalty and fix the defect it caused when manufacturing my car. No excuses, just an honest repair from a company who we expected much more from.
Update from Jul 9, 2010: This a Dark Emerald Green Honda 1998 Accord EX-V6
2005Nov 01
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 0 miles
So much for special editions. The car looks like crap i am on my way to see how much it is going to run me to get it fixed
2009May 10
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 102,500 miles
I am a long time Honda owner and this is the first time I've had this problem. The clear coat is peeling all over, from roof on trunk and now on sides. I'm very reluctant to ever buy another. I have always kept it in garage , so I would like an answer on why this has happened.
Update from Jul 28, 2010: I had to have the whole car repainted @ the cost of $2200.00
1998Aug 01
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 2,500 miles
The paint started oxidizing on my brand new car THREE months after I bought it. The first time that I took the car in to the dealership I was told that bird poop was causing this problem. Needless to say, I had several choice words for these people. My next experience was with a rep from American Honda. He was a complete jerk, very condescending and then told me that pine sap was causing the paint to come off. Now, many years later, my car looks absolutely horrible! The paint has come off of every part of the car and it is an absolute eyesore. Honda knows this is a problem but refuses to do anything about it! This is absolutely unacceptable and because of this, I will never buy another Honda product for as long as I live!
2002Feb 02
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
It seems that there was a huge problem with the paint and clear coat for the 1998 Honda's. The complaints on Honda's site and consumer protections is extremely high in numbers. What is Honda's answer? Oh. It's due two acid rain, weather conditions in your area, and my favorite..... It's due to regular wear and tear. That is funny. The only car in the entire world that is losing it's paint and clear coat due to wear and tear. Step up Honda and give us all a break. Even though the car is now 12 years old. It,s been a problem since day one.
2005Jun 19
Accord V4 Ex
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
The paint on my honda accord 1998 was beginning to change, and it looked really awful. I had to pay to get it painted. I call the honda dealers and they said there was nothing that they could do.
2005Jan 05
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 145,458 miles
My 1998 Honda Accord has the same problem with the paint. It started on the trunk and has spread up to the roof of the car. Now today, I noticed on the center of the hood, the white spots starting to form. It has 237,000 miles on it and it is in exceptional condition mechanically, it just looks bad thanks to Honda and they cheap clear coat.
2007Aug 08
Accord EX Coupe V6
- Automatic transmission
- 58,000 miles
My car is black and its beginning to really look ugly. I do not understand why there isn't a recall to fix this problem. This is my first time on this website and I did not know so many people were having the same problem. Maybe if we complain enough someone will listen to us and fix the problem with a recall.
2009Mar 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 92,000 miles
Our 1998 Honda Accord V6, dark green, has the same exact problem with the paint and clear coat especially on the hood and the top of the car, it looks horrific! It is VERY embarrassing to drive around. And I owned a car older than this one and never had an issue with the paint. In fact it looked brand new! Can't we all get in on a class action suit against Honda for not stepping up to the plate on this issue? They need to paint our cars, period... and it shouldn't cost us a thing!!!!!!
2005Jul 01
Accord LX 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
I wasn't sure if this was just my car with this problem, then I noticed others with the exact same paint peeling pattern on the roof!
2009May 01
Accord EX-L 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
Peeling clear coat on roof (severe) & trunk (mild). The hood got repainted a few yrs back after a minor collision, so that paint is good. The peeling roof was an embarrassment in my driveway! I wasn't ready to sell the car, so decided to get the roof painted. Being a 12 yr old car, I wasn't willing to invest much in it, so got the roof painted at Maaco for about $300. They did a fair job, and it does look MUCH better, however I probably wouldn't use them for a newer car.
2007Jan 01
Accord LX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
Just wanted to add my car to the others with the same problem. Looks like Honda used some bad clear coat for this model year. Mine's black. Clear coat is mostly gone from roof, trunk, and hood. Starting to go on top side of sides and fenders.
Looks like crap. Not sure the best way to fix. Since the car has 207K miles on it now, I'd probably try to have someone take the paint down to the black (if there's enough black paint left to do this) and respray clear coat.
2008Jan 10
Accord LX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 99,000 miles
There is a issue with the dark paint. I want my car fixed. I have taken extreme car of my car. I issued a complaint to Honda and they said my issue was not common and sort of filed it under the age of the vehicle. They even tried to take to me about trading the car in for a current model.
2009Apr 01
Accord LS 4 Cilinders
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
look not very well at all. Its ugly because they paint keep peeling off and its white.I hope you can repainted.
2009Jun 05
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 93,000 miles
I have a 1998 Honda Accord V6. It is dark purple in color. We purchased this car 6 years ago and about 6 mo ago the clear coat started to peel away on the roof and around the edge of the trunk. Since mine started doing this I now notice Honda Accords around the same year EVERWHERE that are doing this! Some are much worse than others. We took our car in to a body shop for an estamate to see how much it would cost to have it repaired. The paint guy told us that in '98 Honda started using a clear coat with a different base and since then this has been a major problem they see time and time again. After speaking to him. I then took the time to write Honda a letter concern this probelm. I told them how much we love our Honda's, that this is my second Honda I have personally owned, that i come from a family who drives Honda's and planned to give this Honda to my daughter in 3 yrs and then personally purchase a new Honda. However, I would not feel comfortable purchasing a new Honda if this was going to be the out come of the paint job on Honda's. I figured such a reputable company would not want cars looking this bad driving around as advertisment for their company.
5 days later i recieved a call from a RUDE customer service rep. and was told becasue there is no recall--they can not help me! In my letter I said I can not stand behind a company that will not stand behind their product and their customers. She said that is my opinion. I told her to "Google" Honda Accord Paint Problems and you will see that it is NOT just MY opinion but the opinion of almost every Honda Acccord owner in or around that year of Accord. Needless to say, I will not be purchasing another Honda made vehicle. I know there is not a recall on them but maybe there SHOULD BE!!!!!
2008Aug 01
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
Bought this car brand new...in June 1998, loved the color, Black Currant. Car was always parked inside a garage and hand washed. During 2008 started to notice the color looked different on the roof...now there are several huge white blotches where the clear coat is gone and the color has also faded. Looks horrible. The car is 11 years old...has 122,000 miles on it. Noticed a car just like mine (same color, year, model) yesterday in a parking lot and the paint on the roof looked exactly like mine. Why doesn't Honda fix the problem?
2004Oct 01
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Manual transmission
- 70,000 miles
Have enjoyed the car except for the peeling of the clear-coat on my Emerald Green car. It not only makes the outside a mixture of dull vs. the metallic, but as it is peeling, it turns grey, so it makes my car look old. It doesn't bother me so much but it bothers my family when they ride in it. I would have gotten a different color if I had know I was going to face this.
2004Jun 16
Accord EX I4
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
The clear coat peels and there are "sun burn" like areas on roof and hood. When it rains the water gets under the clear coat, makes it worse, and you can move it around.
1920Jan 01
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 15,000 miles
HONDA
MOVE THAT BUS !!
AND PAINT MY CAR !!!!!
MOST 1998 HONDAS WITH DARK PAINT HAVE THIS PROBLEM! FIX IT !
2003May 23
Accord EX 2.4L V-Tec
- Automatic transmission
- 183,000 miles
this sucks--- honda knows the problem, all dark cars late 90s paint is crap. All the money you guys got - step up to the plate and fix the problem!!! paint all the cars that are peeling. I got a 99 cobra mustang and ford recalled and fixed all of them because of HORSEPOWER issues. hear that honda??? What good is a good running car if it looks like crap???? top of hood-all over. rear deck-rear fender- peeling all over straight to bare metal. you guys know the problem solve it. or I will never buy another honda!!!! signed PISSED OFF@#$%$#%%
2007Jan 01
Accord LX 2.3L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
I was starting to think that I was doing something wrong in the way I wash and care for the car's exterior, but now I'm glad to find that it's not just me. Honda should own up and admit this is a qual/rel issue on their end and make amends with us, their customers.
2007Jul 01
Accord LX 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
I bought my 1998 Honda Accord LX new. Two years ago, I noticed clear--coat peeling on the roof. It is steadily getting worse. Now it is so bad as if there were snow on my roof all year around. After reading so many complaints, I believe this IS a defect that Honda must address. A class action is definitely needed.
2008Sep 30
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
unbelievable that almost every dark colored '98 Accord has the same problem and Honda won't help out. Same problem with various dark colors, my car is black. If anyone can give me a number to call I'll do it. If everyone calls the same number to complain, maybe they'll get the hint. Love the car though.
2008Dec 07
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Like most people, I take care of my car. It has an oil change every 3,000 miles, washed once a week, and polished every 4 months. In December I noticed that the clear coat on the roof was starting to for better words, 'dissolve'. I went to my Honda dealer and was told the problem was from the car being left out. Funny thing, ever since I have owner this vehicle, it has been garaged every night. They said that due to the age of the car it was my problem. Well i started looking around my town and have noticed no less than 50 Honda's with the same exact problem. I am seriously considering a class action lawsuit as this is a manufacture defect and a problem Honda needs to address. I contacted a local auto-body shop and they stated that this is the most common problem with Honda's. Anyone know a GOOD class action Attorney?
2004Jul 01
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
I also have a dark green 1998 Accord. After reading all of the complaints here, I called American Honda Motor Company. They said that it was not a known issue and just because I read other complaints on the internet didn't make it an issue. So I suggest that everybody call them, 1-800-999-1009, and lets make it a known issue!
2007Aug 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
I had the car repaint and the same problem is reoccurring. I have seen several green cars in the Albany, Georgia area with the same problem. Honda has to know what is wrong.
2005May 04
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 140,000 miles
Almost all the paint has peeled off the hood. The paint is starting to peel off the side review mirrors.
2008Feb 01
Accord EX v4
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
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Instead of writing a HUGE commentary (because I could). I'm just going to provide some snippets of sections of a lengthy blog post that I did on my Honda's clear coat peeling. It's an absolute embarrassment to drive around.
Post with details is here: http://www.hightechdad.com/2009/05/04/honda-motors-defective-paint-job-honda-accords-clear-coat-peeling/
Some tidbits:
"A few years ago, I noticed that my Accord was starting to show some odd discoloration on the roofline. I thought this was odd because I took pretty good car of the car, with regular waxings and cleanings. It was, however, parked outside...
...What started as a discoloration (a patchy whitening) then turned into a full fledged peeling of the clear coat surface. The surface just started to flake off, easily exacerbated by a fingernail, leaving underneath a dull metal surface. This erosion of the clear coat surface continued to spread, but interestingly, not to all parts of the car. Specifically affected were the: roof, trunk and hood (in order of magnitude), but the side panels or bumpers seemed to be fine...
...Personally, I think that Honda Motors should step up and 1) acknowledge that there WAS an issue with this year and this color (or dark colored cars around this time) and 2) that they should do something about it. Offering to pay for part of the expense and only at certified auto body shops is not what I�m looking for. My car has been treated well, frequent washes and waxes and has extremely low mileage on it. Again, I have seen older Honda Accords that do NOT exhibit this type of corrosion or deterioration. There is something definitely wrong here and there should be some full retribution...
...Note: I just uploaded these photos to Flickr. If this is happening to your Honda Accord, please upload your photos and tag them with the following tags: HONDACCPEEL, HONDA, ACCORD, CLEAR COAT, and PEEL. Thanks for your help!"
Thanks for reading this!
Update from Aug 25, 2011: I wanted to update my complaint to provide some more articles that I have written about this issue.
PLEASE READ AND SHARE WITH OTHERS:
- "My Paint & Your Brand Are Eroding – An Open Letter to Honda Motors" (March 2010) - http://bit.ly/c9NExp
- "100+ Voices Unhappy About Honda Clear Coat Paint Peel Defect & Honda’s Ambivalence" (August 2011) - http://bit.ly/qsSuCD
Thanks!
2008May 14
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
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Bought it brand new, and in last 3 years paint clear coat is peeling off everywhere. I hope honda covers this issue.
http://www.hightechdad.com/2009/05/04/honda-motors-defective-paint-job-honda-accords-clear-coat-peeling/?dsq=10810616#comment-10810616
2008Jan 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 142,000 miles
I love my Honda and would consider buy another one, BUT...the paint job is horrible and I am embarrassed to drive my car. I call Honda and of course they stated that they did not have a recall and could not find any complaints on the paint, which I have found numerous compliant on your site. Go figure. If any one has had their car repainted, please left me know the cost and how long it took to repaint?
2002Aug 25
Accord LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
I have a green 1998 Honda Accord LX. The clear coat started peeling 4 years after purchase. I brought it to Honda's attention and they told me...sorry, the warranty expired after 3 yr/ 30,000 miles and then they accused me of having the car repainted! REALLY?! So I found a lawyer that had success winning cases from American car companies(paint) and he said it would be no problem. After 4 independent paint companies said they would stand behind me, Honda agreed to repaint my car and they were willing to pay half of the cost. The catch was I had to have it repainted at their facility,at their convenience and my portion was going to be $3,750!! Unbelievable!!! Well, Honda said it loud and clear...they don't care. It is a shame because it has been a wonderful car except for the finish, which has affected the entire car. I guess I am a driving billboard now!
2007Mar 14
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 180,000 miles
Clear coat pealing looks terrible, it's embarrassing. Started on the roof, then the hood, now the trunk...it's like a virus is spreading. Have typically taken very good care of the car, bought it new. If this is a Honda issue, they should be taking care of this!
2006Nov 01
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
Black Honda Accord LX.. paint peeling from roof, hood, and truck. Looks terrible! Needs to be totally repainted.
2005Jan 01
Accord LX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
Raisin pearl 1998 Honda with the most embarrassing looking paint job!!! Has been a great car except for the paint. Honda SHOULD REPAINT these cars. Any time I Google damaged clear coat or oxidized paint, there are always a slew of 1998 Honda owners with the same problem. Really stinks!!!
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2012May 06
Accord EX 3.2L
I love my Honda and I expect Honda to assist with the repainting of my car!
jerryth02427656
Milledgeville, GA, USA
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