6.6
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
74,501 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- surface needs preparation and then be repainted (2 reports)
body / paint problem
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2008Oct 01
Accord SE
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
Last year I noticed tiny little bubbles in the hood of my car. These bubbles then began to spread and then started chipping away. The clear coat is just about chipping away on the entire hood of the car, and it looks awful! Mechanically I've only had the transmission problem that was recognized by the Honda Dealership, and they fixed it no problem. I don't understand why they refuse to recognize all these paint issues with the Accord's as a problem. I see it more often with the darker Accords. I've heard that they continue to blame the owners, but honestly do all bad owners happen to own an Accord, and all have the same problem, and we are all doing the same exact thing to cause it? Really?
2005Jul 07
Accord LX 2.3L 4 cyl.
- Automatic transmission
- 18,000 miles
This car was initially my brother's. I helped him get the first transmission replaced for free when the car had 21,000 miles. Even before that, the paint on the driver's side roof channel began to peel. I wasn't sure whether this was caused by my brother's lack of care, however when I inherited the car a couple of years ago I began to see early 2000 series White Accord Sedans with peeling paint in the same area. There is definitely a manufacturing process problem at Honda's assembly plant in Mexico. (VIN code: 3; I looked at the VINs of the other cars with this paint problem. The body has scrapes and dings so I didn't feel justified in complaining, however now in hindsight, I should have said something earlier. Because the body isn't in the greatest condition, I will prime and paint the car myself. NOTE: White Accords do NOT have a clear coat; it's only paint. This car has been quite problematic for both my brother and myself but I will drive it until the next transmission replacement comes due; hopefully that will be 100,000 miles or so down the road. Check out my other posts regarding the transmission problems this car has had. It is fun to drive when it's running well, though and I haven't really spent much $$ for repairs but I'm not counting the "hassle" factor. I have another car that I used when this one was in the shop and perform other routine maintenance myself.
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2008May 14
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I need this problem to be repainted. I feel it is a factory problem, not mine
2009Apr 14
Accord SE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 96,510 miles
The paint on the roof of car, behind the moon roof seems to be dissolving. That's some quality "crapmanship"!
2007Jul 11
Accord SE
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
I was a big fan of Honda until last year when the paint started coming off of the doors(just below the window) of my black 2002 Honda Accord. The paint then continued to come off on the hood and now the roof (in front of the sunroof). I have white splotches everywhere. I took my care to the dealer and the area service manager was going to look at it but they called me and said there was no reason for me to bring it in because they couldn't do anything. I then contacted Honda Corporation and got a rep to call me back and he said he would check into the problem but that was over 2 months ago and I haven't heard anything. I have tried to contact him but he never answers but I continue to leave a message. My husband owned a 1984 Honda Accord and sold it in 1999 and the paint job looked better after 15 years then my car does now. I have lost faith in Honda and do not intend to buy another one unless they can help me with the paint problem.
2007Apr 01
Accord EX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
This is the first new car that I have ever owned and I have taken excellent care of it. The green paint in oxidizing on the hood and on the roof and I have been told that the only remedy is to re-paint the car. I can't afford that, at the time, and it so disappointing to finally have purchased a brand new vehicle and have this problem. Mechanically speaking, I have had no problems at all.
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2008Aug 01
Accord Special Edition 4 cyl
Defective top coat is making the car I love look awful. People are noticing and commenting on. Honda will not honor and fix problem. I have noticed other models same year same problem. Honda should be ashamed of not repairing. Leaves a bad taste for Honda lovers.Please help and report if you have the same problem.
Barbara B.
Teaneck, NJ, USA
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