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Honda has had well-documented paint peeling problems in the past with older Civic, Accord and some Odyssey models. Now there are more problems with the 2018 Honda Accord having similar paint peeling issues. Some owners are reporting the clear coat and paint are not holding up and after three months the paint is peeling.
A recent report from ABC News says Buckly Underwood who owns a 2018 Honda Accord said just three months after buying the new Accord sedan the clear coat and paint started peeling. "It is eating there through the primer. I am scared it is going to eat through the metal, then next thing you know, it is going to start rusting," said Underwood.
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Underwood contacted the dealership he bought it from, and they told him to contact American Honda. A representative looked at the problem but blamed the paint peeling on tree sap, bird droppings, and the rain. Underwood says Honda wouldn't do anything about it. "It's supposed to be under a three-year bumper to bumper warranty, but they tell me this paint is not covered under it."
Apparently, Underwood’s paint on his 2018 Honda Accord is not an isolated issue. There are numerous complaints on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. Honda also just extended the warranty on the paint for an additional seven years for 2015-2018 model year Honda Fit owners and it also covers 2016-2018 HR-V crossover SUVs with the same peeling paint problem. These affected vehicles seem to be cars with white orchid pearl paint.
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What owners should do
Take your Honda Accord to the dealer immediately and report the problem and make sure you get written documentation to what they will or won’t do so you have a record in writing. Contact American Honda Customer Service and report the problem to them. Have them send you documentation in writing also. Take as many pictures as possible and take a video of the paint peeling issues with your iPhone. You should also file a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at safercar.gov.
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paint is peeling on 2015
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paint is peeling on 2015 Honda accord
2018 Pearl White HR-V Roof
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2018 Pearl White HR-V Roof and Hood peeling like crazy. Live is Savannah Georgia
Anyone getting any traction with getting paint repaired under warranty or recall in the area? Damn shame to spend the kind of money we did to get a well know reliable automobile built tough enough to last so you can pass it on . Who knew although reliability seems still intact but company core values of standing behind your work sure went to shit. Cant see me buying another one , not when a comparable Toyota who still exabits the fundamental company values of workmanship. Thats where ill spend my money next time . Just a damn shame
I own a 2011 Honda accord Ex
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I own a 2011 Honda accord Ex-l V6 with 40,000 miles. vehicle is well maintained but recently I notice on the driver’s side over the door to the rear fender, the paint was oxidizing. I brought the car to three collision/detailers repair shops who said the clear glaze wore off and the car needed to be repainted. At that point I started researching the internet and saw all if these law suits and class actions for people with the same problem. Honda extended the warranty for certain models and years. Not mine. According to the complaints this was due to a manufacturers defect by using a cheaper undercoat clear glaze. It is unscrupulous business practices for Honda not to stand by their product and accept responsibility for the defective paint, since admittedly they are repairing certain models and years. If Honda did not use a cheaper product , there would be no need to have the car re-painted to begin with.