body / paint problem
8.8
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
95,980 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- will have to have it completely repainted (2 reports)
Helpful Websites About 1998 Honda Accord paint is peeling
2008Aug 10
Accord EX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 71,900 miles
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I bought my 98 Accord Ex recently the only reason I could afford it is because the paint has to be redone. I need 2 get the car repainted I'm getting a est from my local Maaco soon
2005Jul 01
(reported on)Accord DX
- 45,000 miles
Our black car is slowly turning a whitish gray. We first noticed a small spot on the front of the roof of the car. Then, it grew. Two more spots came up on the truck. Now, every edge is losing paint. It looks like someone sanded it off. It's getting worse everyday. They used a poor grade paint and clearcoat.
2006May 10
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
I really like my car but it looks hideous with all the paint that has peeled off. There is literally only the metal that is showing now on the entire hood, lots on the roof and going down the back onto the trunk. It looks like car cancer, it just keeps spreading. I am going to contact the dealer and see if they can get me in contact with the painting distributor. Maybe they will offer to pay for the repainting of the vehicle. I have noticed that other same year/models/color around town have the same problem. Did anyone hear of a recall to this problem. I have only one estimate of getting it repainted and it was in the 1700.00 range.
2007Jun 07
(reported on)Accord EX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
the paint is coming off the trunk, hood, and the top of the car. white is showing thru. I now have 87000 miles on it, and I don't see anyone else's car loosing paint. I just hate paying to have it repainted. has there been any recalls
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2007Aug 30
Accord LX 2.3L
For the last year and a half the paint on my "Raisin" colored Accord has been "disappearing". It looks as if the sun is burning it off. I now have barely any paint left on the entire car. The few areas where there is paint, I can actually peel off with my hand. The clear coat was some cheap mixture probably imported from China. I see this problems happening on many Accords of this year. There is definitely a paint defect and Honda needs to step up and recall all of these vehicles for repainting. My sister has a Civic the same year (hers is a blue/green) and the same thing is happening. She lives in a different state. Perhaps all of 1998 Honda owners should band together for some results.
Sylvia G.
Columbia, SC, USA
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