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8.2

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$3,272.00

Average Mileage:

109,514 miles

Total Complaints:

73 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. repaint entire car (49 reports)
  2. not sure (24 reports)
  3. Honda paid to repaint the entire car (1 reports)
Honda Accord body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

problem #73

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 !

Rich D.

Creedmoor, NC, USA

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problem #72

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@#$%$#%%

mgrot12

Swansea, IL, USA

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problem #71

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.

Andrew H.

Folsom, CA, USA

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

problem #70

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.

Ed P.

Yardley, PA, USA

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problem #69

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.

Judith B.

New Bedford, MA, USA

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problem #68

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?

Herb W.

Valencia, CA, USA

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problem #67

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!

Julianne Z.

Grass Valley, CA, USA

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problem #66

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.

hatcher

Leesburg, GA, USA

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problem #65

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.

juano28

San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #64

2008Feb 01

Accord EX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

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clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk

Complaint Photos

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!

hightechdad

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

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problem #63

2008May 14

Accord LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,000 miles

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clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk

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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

Rahul P.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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problem #62

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?

Beverly W.

Detroit, MI, USA

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problem #61

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!

deniseb

Sonoma, CA, USA

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problem #60

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!

Chris S.

Berkeley, CA, USA

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problem #59

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.

Angie H.

Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #58

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!!!

Marla B.

Hamshire, TX, USA

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problem #57

2006Jan 12

Accord EX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles

Seems like 1998 Honda Accord has bad paint. I see lot of complaints about that. I hope Honda does something about that.

yarida

Irvine, CA, USA

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problem #56

2001Dec 13

Accord EXL 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 160,000 miles

For such a wonderful car, Honda has an obligation to fix this clear coat issue and it is long overdue! I endured the transmission problem on this particular model and paid dearly and refuse to pay for the clear coat - a known issue by HONDA! America has been good to HONDA; HONDA must step up and be equally good to all who support it!

vi-que

Odenton, MD, USA

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problem #55

2006Dec 01

Accord LX Special Edition V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

I bought my new 1998 accord green and color is peeling off from hood, trunk and top looks ugly. And this is not the only problem. There is EGR valve issue ( check engine light) twice in 130k miles with emission test fail and Shaking engine with loose/broken engine mounts.

Srinivasa K.

Woburn, MA, USA

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problem #54

2008Dec 03

Accord LX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

Started a couple of years ago now it is just awful and looks terrible. Too costly to repaint. Will be buying a Toyota next time.

Carol S.

Sidney, OH, USA

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problem #53

2008Nov 28

Accord EX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles

When i brought the car, i was so proud of it and took nice care of it. Problem started some 5 months back and the clear coat started peeling and now it looks like those Japanese assholes puked all over it rather than painting it. After the problem happened to me, i started checking if other Honda's are having this issue.. and i counted 18 Honda accords in my J.B. Hunt Transport car parking lot .. just with the same issue. Thats a @&^@&@-ing lot. period. I say Honda should do a recall and fix all our cars. I would never never never buy a Honda again nor recommend anyone to buy it. I does runs good.. but its a shame to drive one. I got a couple of quotes to have it repainted.. and MAACO's estimate is around $1700 at sprindale, AR.

murali

Lowell, AR, USA

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problem #52

2008May 23

Accord LX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

98 Honda Accord green and the clear coat is peeling off as , My second Honda , Very disappointing that Honda is not accepting the fact that all of these people are reporting a valid manufacturer defect and not taking responsibility to fix their issue for customer satisfaction

Ahmet S.

Saylorsburg, PA, USA

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problem #51

2007Jan 01

Accord LX 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

Same as most everyone green 98 accord clear coat pealing from trunk and top of car my car is an awesome looking car minus the crappy paint job from Honda

Crystal U.

Gardendale, AL, USA

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problem #50

2007Jan 11

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,000 miles

We too have had the same notorious clear coat peeling dilemma. We purchased the '98 Honda Accord for our 16 year old daughter. We wanted a reliable vehicle that she could take to college, so Honda is what we chose. When we purchased the vehicle in Jan. '07, it had a bit of fading on the trunk, a small spot, well, it has spread like a disease. It is now everywhere and obviously needs to be painted. The vehicles color is raisin, a dark purple, and looks terrible. Our daughter is embarrassed by the car, even though she loves it, it is an eye sore. So, never EVER having to have ANY other car painted, I had no idea what this would run. I am quite honestly shocked to find out it could cost anywhere from $1100 and up. College is most expensive and I don't feel as if we should pay for a manufacturers defect on a car that's otherwise in phenomenal shape. Why in the world hasn't Honda done anything about this? I too look at other Hondas and see the same exact thing, I mean come on, we're not stupid. Acid rain? Bird poop? That's actually funny. Honda needs to step up to the plate and fix this problem. I considered buying a new Honda for myself, but until I see this problem has been resolved I will take my business elsewhere.

Holly J.

McDonough, GA, USA

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problem #49

2007Apr 02

Accord LX 2.3L 4 cyl Vtec

  • Automatic transmission
  • 152,000 miles

When we bought a used 1998 Honda Accord, we noticed a slight discoloration on the trunk lid. This discoloration turned into a spot, then a larger spot, and then multiple spots throughout the trunk and roof. It gets waxed every 6 months, but seems to get worse after waxing. Definitely bad clearcoat from the factory, would like to have it repainted, but don't have the cash.

Stephen F.

Cookeville, TN, USA

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problem #48

2007Aug 06

Accord LX 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 145,000 miles

I have the same problem with my '98 Accord LX. It is, well, used to be green. One complainant had his car paid for by Honda. How did this owner get that done? Share your wisdom, because I certainly don't want to spend anywhere from $900-5000 to get this fixed.

Matt S.

Washington, DC, USA

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problem #47

2007Aug 04

Accord LX 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 175,000 miles

I PURCHASED A 98 HONDA ACCORD IN JULY OF 98, BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF VERY WELL , ALWAYS GARAGED AND KEPT CLEAN AND WAXED, THE CAR IS DARK GREEN AND THE CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF THE CAR, THE TRUNK , ROOF AND SIDE DOOR ARE SOME OF THE AREAS. I AM REALLY UPSET ABOUT THIS AS I HAVE LOOKED AT OTHER MAKES OF CARS IN THIS AGE GROUP AND THEIR PAINT IS NOT PEELING. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE I WAS TOLD IT WAS A QUALITY VEHICLE AND I AM A SINGLE PARENT WITH A SON BOUND FOR COLLEGE NEXT SUMMER AND THERE IS NOW WAY I CAN AFFORD TO PAINT THIS CAR. HONDA NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS AS I DON'T FEEL THIS IS A PROBLEM WE SHOULD BE HAVING. FROM LOOKING AT RESEARCH I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM THERE ARE MANY OTHERS AS WELL.

Sandra S.

Fayetteville, NC, USA

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problem #46

2005May 01

Accord LX 2.3L 4 Cl

  • Manual transmission
  • 110,000 miles

I am so embarrassed by my car. The inside is perfect but the outside--ewww!
I have a few repairs that I need to do right now but I am just going get a new car because I can't put all this money into my car and have it still look like crap on the outside. I just can't justify paying $3k or more to paint my car when it has close to 200,000 miles on it. It is a great car and has been good to me but the outside is just so awful I can't drive it anymore. I thought that maybe I didn't wax my car enough until I realized this is such a common problem. I thought I was going to buy another Honda--I don't think so. Class action anyone??

Stephanie B.

Cardiff, CA, USA

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problem #45

2003Jul 09

Accord LX Vtec V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

Honda Accord, bought from 1st owner, all records, great interior, great paint except around sunroof. Within a few months the paint RAPIDLY pealed away leaving the paint underneath. I just took it to be one car in the wonderful Honda line but soon saw other green 98s with pealing paint.

This IS a real problem and devalues the car incredibly. The hood, trunk and quarter panels are loosing their paint. It looks very bad to be such a reliable and hot car.

Gary S.

Bozeman, MT, USA

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problem #44

2003Jun 05

Accord LX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

I am just writing to "confirm" that Honda has a major problem with their metallic paint. I have noticed that every car that I see like mine (2 dr. V4 coupe LX)has the paint peeling away on the roof and the trunk. I find it ironic that this would be from 'sap' or 'bird droppings' as Honda has stated, in the same place on different cars! Wouldn't it be just as likely for the paint to disappear from the hood? But most of the models like mine have missing paint in the exact same spots!!I am getting ready to get an estimate to re-paint my car, as I keep my cars and I am scared to death after reading these posts!! I am happy with the car otherwise, but before this Honda, I had a Mazda RX7 that was 12 years old and the metallic red paint looked BRAND NEW and shiny!!!!! Strange that the sap didn't get it, huh???? Same parking conditions!

suvivor1

Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #43

2000Jan 01

Accord EX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles

I too am having the same clear coat peeling off my 1998 Honda Accord (Black). It was hardly worth mentioning as first, BUT now it is terrible and it's embarrassing. I purchased this car knowing that it would last a long time and didn't imagine that the paint would not hold up. Honda should stand up and be a reputable company and re-paint these vehicles. I cannot afford to have mine painted.

hondagirl

Lox, Florida, USA

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problem #42

2006May 01

Accord LX 4 Cyclinder

  • Automatic transmission
  • 173,908 miles

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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problem #41

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!!!!

mg4187

Collierville, TN, USA

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problem #40

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?

Jill K.

Newberg, OR, USA

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problem #39

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.

James M.

Boothwyn, PA, USA

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problem #38

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!

stephrod

AUstin, TX, USA

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problem #37

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.

Mysweetgracie 9.

Austin, TX, USA

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problem #36

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.

jazzclassic

Camp Hill, Penna, USA

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problem #35

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.

nathanny

Apalachin, NY, USA

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problem #34

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.

David F.

Chandler, AZ, USA

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problem #33

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.

Anthony W.

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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problem #32

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.

David L.

Austin, TX, USA

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problem #31

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!

Luisa C.

Saint Cloud, FL, USA

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problem #30

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.

Patrick B.

Peoria, AZ, USA

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problem #29

2007Nov 17

Accord EX V Tech 4

  • Manual transmission
  • 110,000 miles

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clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk clear coat is peeling from hood, roof, and/or trunk

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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!

Charles B.

New Martinsville, WV, USA

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problem #28

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).

Ricahrd C.

Watkinsville, GA, USA

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problem #27

2007Nov 11

(reported on)

Accord EX 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

Another case of paint fading on roof and doors.

turbo0001

Austin, TX, USA

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problem #26

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.

Tim L.

Frederick, MD, USA

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problem #25

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.

Damari S.

Millville, New Jersey, USA

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problem #24

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!!!!!!!!!!!!

shannah

Saint Johns, AZ, USA

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