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Monday, 30 July 2012 09:48
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Honda Defective Paint Class Action Lawsuit

By Kimberly Mirando

 

HondaA federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Honda claiming its 2003-2007 Accords and Civics have defective paint that delaminates, causing the vehicles to appear faded or to have peeling paint.

The Honda Civic/Accord paint class action lawsuit was filed by two Plaintiffs, including a New York resident who alleges portions of her 2003 Honda Accord began exhibiting “areas and splotches of deterioration and eventually grey or white areas where the vehicle’s original paint had delaminated. Over time, the paint delamination has increased in severity and extent, covering several of the vehicle’s body panels.” When the Plaintiff brought her car to a Honda dealership to repair the paint delamination, Honda denied her request because it was beyond the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty.

“In modern vehicles, automobile paint is routinely expected to last the lifetime of the vehicle, such that, absent an accident, a vehicles owner reasonably would not expect to have to spend thousands of dollars to have his or her vehicles stripped and repainted during ownership of the car,” the class action lawsuit says. “Honda, however, has manufactured vehicles with a defective paint or paint application, that leaves vehicle owners with a vehicle of unacceptable appearance. In addition, the delamination of the paint from the vehicle’s body panels, exposing the vehicle to enhanced erosion.”

The Honda paint class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all California and New York owners of a model year 2003-2007 Honda vehicles. It is seeking actual damages and losses sustained by Class Members and other relief for breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, and violation of California’s unfair competition law.

A copy of the Honda Defective Paint Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.

The case is Michele Lynn-Mezzie Nguyen, et al. v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Case No. 12-cv-6426 R (JEMx).
 

 

Updated July 30th, 2012

 

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#132 Rachel Williams 2013-05-24 20:46
I have a 2006 Honda Civic Coupe in galaxy grey. Roof's clear coat started breaking down about 2 years ago. Honda said they would not pay to repair. Then the hood and trunk started as well and the roof now is completely gross! Honda agreed to get an estimate from a body shop which was over $3,000 and then offered me only $300! Insulting! I'm embarrassed to be seen in my car. I've had many cars in my life and have NEVER had one's paint fail like this.
 
 
#131 Juan 2013-05-16 18:41
I have a black 2009 civic and i wont buy another Honda. For sure the paint is gone.
 
 
#130 Amy 2013-05-15 10:42
My 2000 Honda Accord has clear coat failure :(
 
 
#129 Mike 2013-05-02 14:02
Looks like the plaintiffs lost:

"ORDER re MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint 18 by Judge Manuel L. Real. The relief requested in the motion is GRANTED for the reasons stated in open court on October 1, 2012. Plaintiffs complaint as to all counts is dismissed with prejudice. (Case Terminated. Made JS-6.) (kti)"
 
 
#128 Mike 2013-05-02 13:59
Same thing has been happening on my 2007 Civic SI. Huge sections of peeled off clear-coat.
 
 
#127 Kelvin Santiago 2013-04-30 18:41
I have a 2005 Accord V6 Coupe in Nighthalk Black Pearl paint and am having the same issue. Clear coat is cracking all along the front of the vehicle and all around the door edges and moon roof edges. also have a quarter size spot on the roof where the clear is oxidizing and peeling.
 
 
#126 Rommel 2013-04-29 21:56
My blue 08 honda civic has the same problems,,wrote a letter to American Honda and they offered a deal to repaint the whole car ,but I have to shoulder a substantial amount in which i have to comply with in a month,,,of course i did not agree to their terms...a manufacturing defect obviously experienced by thousands of consumers,, and they offer me a crappy deal with time limitations? no way i am submitting to their terms, i bought this car in good faith with high expectations,,, , this is not the end of this...
 
 
#125 Joanne 2013-04-26 10:19
I have a 2008 Odysee that has the paint peeling on the front bumper and back bumper! Can this be added?
 
 
#124 Dave 2013-04-26 00:51
2004 Honda accord bought brand new. Noticed the peeling started on the hood about the size of a quarter. Took it to two dealerships and both stated it was bird poop...what a line. Somehow the "bird poop" spot has now taken over the roof, trunk lid, and all sharp bends in the body metal. I absolutely will never buy another Honda because of this. Poor quality and very poor service as they did nothing to help on on a bad product. Be warned, stay away from them...won't back their products.
 
 
#123 Vicki Warfield 2013-04-10 10:09
Same thing as everyone else. My 2007 Honda Civic that I purchased brand new began showing signs of the paint coming off on the top around year 3 of owning it. I have contacted Martin Honda where I purchased the vehicle only to be told that they would paint the top but I would have to pay half the costs at about $400.00 which I refused to do. Since this time, my car has become increasingly worse so that now the failures have moved onto other parts of my vehicle. The car looks like total crap and its only 6 years old and very embarrasing to drive around. Proof to the public that HONDA SELLS BAD PRODUCT and then will not own up to their mistakes and take care of the customer. It's really funny to me to see their commercials on tv explaining how they are the best car on the market and how the value of the car never goes away.... well, who would want to buy a car with no paint on it? YOU TELL ME!!!! I know I'm not the only one that this has happened to, and feel that it's about time Honda fix this problem with the many folks that are suffering. I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER HONDA! They will LOSE my business for life along with everyone in my family, friends, facebook encounters and anyone else I can get this information sent to. I wish I could attached the pictures of what my car looks like. It's like a disease that just keeps getting worse and worse!!!!
 
 
#122 tanya 2013-04-09 20:05
Well, i have issues with 2007 Accord. the paint looks horrible! I have beeing emailing the corp offices....They will cover 50% of the paint, but that is not good enough when I have transmission issues and strut issues.

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#121 Lacy 2013-04-08 20:41
I have an 2006 Accord Coupe with the Saphire Pearl paint color and I just noticed its peeling along the top of the back windshield. How can we get other states added to the lawsuit and join ourselves?!?!
 
 
#120 Kimball Bitter 2013-04-05 14:01
We have a blue 2005 Honda Civic VP that is showing the paint problems mentioned in this lawsuit. Discoloration on the trunk, hood, and top; peeling on the doors; and chicken scratch-like marks all over the front part of the hood. I have never seen the paint failing like this on other vehicles that we have owned.
 
 
#119 kamlesh 2013-04-03 14:25
I have 2003 Honda accord the clear coat is gone
 
 
#118 Ryan 2013-04-01 12:01
2003 Honda Accord V6 showing signs of clear coat problem on the roof.
 
 
#117 Barry Deaton 2013-04-01 08:40
I have a 2002 Honda Accord which started to show signs of clear coat peeling off and it leaves huge white spots and exposed paint. I have taken very good care of my car and I have taken my car to Pearson Honda in Midlothian Virginia to complain several times with no luck on getting my car repainted. In Feb 2010 the paint on my car looked great. Then in the summer of 2010 it started to really accelerate on the peeling and fading of the clear coat. I really love my car ; it is great mechanically but this paint issue with the paint should be an embarrassment to Honda because Honda has such a wonderful reputation and I still believe Honda is the best automobile in the world bar none. I also believe that this problem is directly related to the EPA requirements in the USA on paints because a coworker has the same car as mine and his paint looks great and the only difference is his Accord was built in Japan. Also I believe that the white saran wrap type material put on new cars during shipment does not help the paint. In the old days of Japanese cars they put kasmoline on the cars but I am sure the EPA has put an end to that also. Maybe Honda should repair all Honda Paint problems and send the bill to the federal government because of the EPA paint requirements.
 
 
#116 luis 2013-03-30 18:49
I bought new 2008 Honda civic coupe and noticed fading of paint on roof. Dealer painted roof, charged 250 deductible. After reading some of the other paint problems, I am afraid other panels might fade as well.
 
 
#115 Derek 2013-03-27 14:53
2004 Civic VP Blue. Same issue on the rear quarter panels and trunk area.
 
 
#114 Mitzi 2013-03-26 14:58
I have a black 2007 Civic Coupe, bought it in April 2007 (39,000 miles). I started seeing the paint discoloration on my roof 2 years ago but since it's only a small part of the roof, it really didn't bother me. Then my trunk and spoiler paint... it just gets worse and worse everyday! I just spoke to Keyes of Woodland Hills today and they said Honda will not cover the roof paint because the paint defect is only for the hood and fenders. If Honda is aware of the paint defect, I do not understand why they would limit the warranty to just the hood and fenders! They said it costs $800 to fix just the roof paint and they (Keyes/Honda) will cover half of it. This paint defect is not my only problem with my Civic. I have been going back to my dealership to have them replace my defective visors, 4 times since I bought my car in 2007! I am getting rid of this car very soon and will never buy nor recommend a Honda car again! I am very disappointed and frustrated!

Honda, own up to your defective parts! Stop advertising that you have "helpful Honda people" when you only have them in Sales and not in all department especially Service!
 
 
#113 Mark Hunt 2013-03-25 08:41
I purchased my Accord in February 2004. I have detailed it twice a year every year and always been very proud of how good it looks and the compliments I get. This year the exterior paint has suddenly deteriorated. Along the edges the clear coat has come off. On the roof, trunk lid and side panel milky white spots have started to appear and seem to be growing rapidly. I am very upset that after spending so much time in the care of this car it has suddenly taken such a dramatic deterioration. It only has 62,000 miles on it! I was trying to figure out what was happening and what caused this when I received an email from American Honda asking me to take a survey. The survey was all about the paint quality of my car! This made me explore the WEB looking for this and I found hundreds of people and many sites detailing the exact same problems. I understand that my car is now eight years old and the warrantee for the paint has run its course but this is looking more and more like a defect in material and is not normal life expectancy. I contacted the dealership who was polite but could not help except to point at American Honda. I called American Honda and they told me they would not do anything for me. I filled out the "Contact Me" link on the Class Action Suit WEB page at www.hondapaintclassaction.com and heard nothing back and I sent info the my local TV Consumer reporter at . I would like to be part of this suit too.
 
 
#112 Wendy 2013-03-24 13:08
I have a 2009 black Honda Civic SI which I just bought December 2012 and has only 31,000. My car too has 2 large white spots on the trunk and 1 forming by the sunroof where the clear coat has peeled off. Thia is my 7th Honda Civic and my 2nd black si and I have never seen thia problem before. My other black si was a 2000 which I bought in 2004 and had till 2006 ans the paint was perfect. I also just sold my 2002 gold Honda civic ex to buy this black one and the paint on it was pretty good too considering that it had almost 175,000 miles on it and park in the sun all day. I really think that Honda should own up to the paint issue on the whole car. I live in Hawai'i and just thia week I saw 2 other black si with the same paint problems. Please let me know how I can get in on this lawsuit?
 
 
#111 Tony 2013-03-22 15:40
2006 Honda civic ex red.......conta cted honda of amaerica, they opened up a case and i wnet to local honda dealer...they took pictures and got a body shop estimate of $2300 to redo trunk, roof and side rails, clear coat was peeling off, honda okd repair for me, I had to pay a $400 deductible
 
 
#110 Tanya 2013-03-22 14:18
I am having the same issues. I called the law firm (Katriel law firm in San Diego) and left a message about the suit. The dealer said Honda knows there is an issue and won't help.
 
 
#109 Dennis 2013-03-22 13:12
How do I make sure I'm included in this class action suit?

2007 Honda Civic Dark Blue
 
 
#108 Kim 2013-03-22 11:54
I have a 2007 Civic and all of clear coat of paint is coming off. It looks horrible and the dealership is no help! I have owned Honda's my whole life but that is going to come to an end.
 
 
#107 Lucy Burghard 2013-03-21 08:15
I have been experiencing the same situation with my Honda Accord (2003) of clearcoat peeling. It looks awful. I am surprised that Honda has not owned to this issue yet! This is not a good marketing campaign for HONDA. Wake up and let's correct this!
 
 
#106 Susie 2013-03-20 09:34
My 2008 Civic in a goldish color is also having paint problems. Let me in the lawsuit!
 
 
#105 Val 2013-03-19 22:19
I am so happy to hear that someone has taken the initiative to bring a class action suit. I want to join or start my own in Maryland. I have been saying for years that something must be done to hold Honda accountability for the poor quality of its paint. My 2000 Honda Accord paint increasingly is fading. I have owned three Honda Accords and I never had problems with my two other Accords. I have kept all my cars for 10 years or more and never had this problem. It not how the owner takes cares of the car; it a poor quality paint job by Honda!
 
 
#104 Lorri 2013-03-14 08:35
I have the same problem with my 2003 Civic paint. I took it yesterday to see how much a private paint shop would charge to repaint the car and was quoted 3,500-4,000. The cleared coat has has totally come off and if you dont paint it, rust will start to arise next. I was told that this should have not happenened.It.s just a terrible paint job!! We also have a Grand Am that is 17 years and the paint is still perfect. Took care of both the same way.Does anyone know how to get involve in the lawsuit against Honda???
 
 
#103 Joshua 2013-03-12 21:25
I have a 2005 honda accord coupe black, front fenders front bumper hood roof and trunk were all repainted due to cracking and pealing all out of my pocket. let me know how this goes i spent 1500$ on it all
 
 
#102 Sayeed 2013-03-11 17:51
The paint on my 07 Honda Civic has faded on the hood, roof, truck, front & rear fenders, and spoiler. Honda says they will repaint my hood and roof but refuses to repaint the trunk, rear fenders, etc. Poor quality and customer service. Needless to say I will not be buying another Honda again.
 
 
#101 Amy 2013-03-11 07:31
When will this class action expand to cover Florida? My 2007 EX-L Accord is oxidizing, and they keep telling me to just wax it...which we've done numerous times, and it looks WORSE! We are going to talk to them (again) today, but will probably not get the answer we want. This is a vehicle in great condition, but I worry about resale value when we go to get a new vehicle. I don't think I will ever trust Honda again.
 
 
#100 Meghanne 2013-03-07 13:56
I have a 2008 Honda Civic coupe and also have paint issues. I had to beg and pleed for Honda to repaint the roof of my car where I had 2 huge white fading/peeling spots, which they finally did. But now I have another large spot on my trunk only about a year later. To me they should have just repainted the whole car if the roof paint was defective.
 
 
#99 Ray Candelaria 2013-03-06 01:11
I bought a 2001 Accord unlimited (new) for my wife, having had other Honda vehicles, and knowing that they were a reliable vehicle. This was to be a very nice looking vehicle for her, leather seats, sun roof and all the bells and whistles she wanted. Then the paint started to fade, and the roof and trunk areas started to fade after about 4 to 5 years, I have tried several products to fix the problem, but nothing seems to work. Called Honda and seems I got the same run around as everyone else. Knowing now that Honda was aware of the situation and has done nothing makes me more angry than before. I don't know if I will ever buy another Honda. Love the perfomance, after 170,000 miles, it still runs great, as long as I keep it maintained. I have two recalls, but nothing major. It is disappointing that a large automobile company will not standby their product, and do what is right. At least make it known publicly that this is a problem with their product, so others have an idea what may be in store for them.
 
 
#98 Chuck 2013-03-05 17:49
Hello Katriell and Braun Law Firms! I'm subscribed to the newsletter but have seen no new news. Can one of the firms please provide some current status on the case? My 2006 Civic (metallic gray) is suffering the same as others. Honda's stance on thie paint issue (and also the poorly designed 2012 Civic) indicates a corporation that greatly misjudges its customers. All the years of Honda loyalty and goodwill are lost and cause me to look to other brands. The refresh of the 2013 Civic indicates some hope that the corporation can still learn to do the "right thing" for its customers.
 
 
#97 Vincent Sparks 2013-03-04 16:34
I am having the same problem as everyone else. The paint in the hood, the fenders are crack and the roof is fading, now if you pay a closer look to the whole car you will see how the disease is spreading all over the car, the doors, the trunk its really bad. I was also told sorry its out of warranty. The car is a 2006 blue Honda civic coupe EX. I would like information on how to join a class action suite, they need to be held accountable for their mistakes.
 
 
#96 chris 2013-03-03 21:35
07 civic ex sedan I have a alabaster silver metallic civic and just noticed today that there is crows feet com one side to the other. Need info if this is covered by the recall for the nhbp paint recall?
 
 
#95 missy 2013-03-01 19:29
I have a 2006 blue honda civic. My clear coat started coming off when the car was 3 years old. The dealership said I had to talk to a honda rep. The rep didn't contact me until 8 months after I contacted the dealer. The rep said it was my fault. I don't think this should happen to a car that is only 3 years old. They refused to do anything. The clear coat is now coming off all over. Honda cars are nothing but a piece of junk. I would also like to join this lawsuit.
 
 
#94 Megan 2013-02-27 16:14
07 Honda Civic LX. I highly talk about Honda but after reading about everyone who has the same clear coat paint problem I do, I am not sure I could recommend them again. Roof is peeling and flaking at a fast pace. Not sure what to do or how much it will cost. Honda told me this is not common even after I told them I know about the law suits against them. Disappointed.
 
 
#93 Siobhan 2013-02-27 15:14
2006 Civic, Galaxy Grey, paint has been coming of in patches. Clear coat failure I was told.
 
 
#92 Kim 2013-02-26 05:37
I received a notice which stated if the HOOD was cracking then I may be eligible to have it repainted, but because the ROOF of my 2007 Honda Civic didn't qualify :/ The manager took pictures to submit to the company, but I never heard back from him with any additional information. The autobody guy who gave me an estimate said there was evidence on other parts of the car. He also said that he had seen a lot of this on the Honda Civics :/
 
 
#91 Ken 2013-02-23 00:16
my 2008 civic has the same problem. first only 2 small white spots on roof and trunk. now i have more than 5 that are the size of my hand. very disappointed in honda cars. not getting a honda ever again
 
 
#90 Lester 2013-02-22 12:40
Oh, also located in NC. Come on Honda; make things right!!!
 
 
#89 Lester 2013-02-22 12:39
I purchased my 2006 Honda Civic in Feb. 2006. I have several areas where the paint has peeled off even even down to the metal im some areas. I have taken good care of my car because I plan to keep it for several years (only has 74K miles). VERY DISAPPOINTED IN HONDA!!!
 
 
#88 Christina 2013-02-22 10:24
I forgot to mention, I am in North Carolina, is there anything for us Honda owners here?
 
 
#87 Christina 2013-02-22 10:16
I have a 2007 Honda Civic with peeling paint on the roof and doors, can we get this repainted for free and who do we go to/what do we have to do??
 
 
#86 Lashae 2013-02-21 21:05
I have a 2008 Honda Civic dark grey. My problem started 6months after I bought the car. It's started with a small patch on the roof and has grown to 5 huge patches on the roof. It has now moved to the truck. I was so in love with my Honda now I hate it! I'm still making payments on the car and that really bothers me. What do I do?? Someone please help!!
 
 
#85 Maria 2013-02-18 10:02
I own a 2006 Honda Civic Coupe. The paint is fading on the hood , trunk and roof, when my husband took in to Rick Case Honda last summer, the dealer could not explain and said it would cost me about $3500.00 for them to repaint! Talk about insult to injury!!!!!
 
 
#84 Harold Mason 2013-02-16 11:30
2003 Honda Accord Forest Green paint has been peeling for years. The apperance is terible. After reviewing all these complaints and observing other Accords with the same problem I can't see why Honda won't own up to this. Other brands of cars from the same year don't have that problem. I would like to be notified If this issue is resolved.
 
 
#83 Maura 2013-02-11 13:37
2009 Dark Grey honda civic had "checks" on the hood and roof along with white areas (beginning of corrosion) on the side panels. The total for the job was 1500.00 I still had to pay $236. Now its starting to show corrosion on the rear panel and trunk--just called Honda and they wont help me at all. Even though it is the same problem in a different area. I am losing my trust in Honda. Next car will not be one.
 
 
#82 Linda 2013-02-09 18:54
Live in Santa Rosa, California. Daughter owns a Blue 2003 Civic Si Hatchback. Paint has oxidized and is peeling pretty much on the entire driver side and back side of vehicle. Lowers the value of the vehicle by a thousand dollars. If it can be sold at all is questionable. It's ridiculous..... .....
 
 
#81 Rosalyn Rosal 2013-02-09 16:27
Live in CA, with a2006 black civic. paint has completely oxidized on the trunk and hood.
 
 
#80 Mary 2013-02-09 14:03
I have a similar situation with my 2006 Honda Civic. The paint looks terrible and I'm embarrassed to drive the car. I have a much older vehicle that has been housed at the same location and the paint is 200% better than this car. I'm happy to join the class action for this.
 
 
#79 Jeff in Houma, LA 2013-02-09 10:51
This paint issue isn't limited to just the civics and accords. I have a 2008 CRV in tafetta white that had already been back to Honda twice for paint issues. The first was a 4 months after purchase and the second was at about 18 months. Now at 4 years and only 37,000 miles, the rear liftgate is fading and flaking. Despite a documented history of paint issues with my particular car, Honda thus far refuses to cover the repair. My wife and I have purchased three Hondas over the past 10 years and have referred friends who have also made purchases. After sharing my purchase history with the folks at Honda they had the nerve to tell me I'm not what they would consider a good customer.

Audi, VW, Volvo, BMW, and Mercedes all warranty their paint and corrosion for 10-12 years and unlimited mileage. Why is Honda only offering 3/36,000 on vehicles prior to the 2013 model year? Because they know they have a paint problem. They have reduced their paint volume and thickness from 160-180 microns, to under 90 microns on average. This means that the garbage bag you use is thicker than the layers of paint and clear coat on your car. It is so thin that some professional auto detailers first use a paint thickness gauge to determine if it is safe to use certain techniques on Hondas.

Honda has lost my business for good.
 
 
#78 monica 2013-02-07 16:16
So I can subscribe to a news letter and leave a comment, but how do we go about really finding out what years and cars are acceptable to getting repairs? I have an 2008 civic purchased in 2007 that has fading and peeling issues on the roof, about 75% of the roof looks likes its an aged old car. I used to love my dark blue civic. Now its embarrassing to have my car seen out in public.
 
 
#77 Tony 2013-02-07 09:59
2006 honda civic ex coupe, clear coat on roof completely faded, have been told by bodyshop and card detailer, factory defect, not what i expected from honda??? Miami Florida
 
 
#76 james hill 2013-02-06 11:06
Anyone in NC, find me on facebook. Look for a rabbit face for the profile pic. My 2009 black so has the same issue. We shouldn't have to pay for anything related to paint failures. Maybe we could meet up at once and all goto Honda at the same time. They wouldn't know what to do with a few cars all at once while others look at new cars. Possible bad PR if they try to deny fixing this issue. Thanks!
 
 
#75 Bonnie 2013-02-06 09:39
My Honda Civic is a 2008, this is my very first new car. I was so excited to own a brand new car!! Now I am so embaressed for people to see my car. The roof on the car looks like it has some kind of disease! This started when my car was 4 years old and ofcourse still paying a note. Please advise it there is something I need to do for the suit??
 
 
#74 David Garcia 2013-02-05 13:37
I have a 2009 civic where the roof and front hood are fading the black paint and started loosing paint in 2011.
 
 
#73 Aura 2013-02-04 19:20
Hi I'm out of Florida, I have a blue 2006 Honda Civic. I have Paint delamination started on the roof has moved on to my trunk, sides and now starting on the front of my car...also experienced problems with driver visor it completely fell off, the logo in the middle of the steering wheel has faded off....multiple problems that you dont expect from buying a brand new honda civic from a Honda Dealer...How can I join the lawsuit???
 
 
#72 ELISA 2013-02-04 17:56
I have a 2004 dark blue Honda Civic. Paint is faded in the roof and hood. Paint is cracking in the fender and front side doors. The roof paint is completely faded exposing the metal. My friend who owns a Honda 2006 had the same problem.
 
 
#71 Michae 2013-02-01 20:33
2006 Honda Civic Lx (Atomic Blue). Same issues as you other 8th gen civics. Faded roof, spoiler, top of trunk, rear quarter panels along the top edges. Like a lot of people have stated here, "how do we join this lawsuit"?
 
 
#70 Freda Kemp 2013-01-31 22:58
I have a 2010 Honda Civic the paint on the roof is fading and the paint on the hood is cracking. I took my car to the Honda dealership which is where I purchased it from (brand new). They said that the hood is covered due to defective paint but Honda would not cover the roof. They took pictures of the hood and the roof. I was advised that the hood would be painted at no cost but I would probably have to pay for the roof. My car has 41,000 miles on it because I work out of town however other than the defective paint it looks brand new. How can I join this class action suit? I live in North Carolina the manager at the Bryan Honda body shop told me that I am not the only customer who has experienced the same issue.
 
 
#69 chuck 2013-01-30 10:21
Same here, 2006 Honda Civic LX coupe, dark blue and all the roof clear coat has peeled. White spots on the trunk and hood. What a bummer. I just spent $1,300 on new paint job with 3 year warranty!
 
 
#68 Steven 2013-01-28 11:51
I have a 2007 Si Sedan in Habanero Red Pearl,I am also experiencing the "crows feet" on the hood and the paint is starting to come up on the roof as well.They told me the side of my car,and hood as been repainted.Even when I stated how could the hood have been repainted but still be suffering from the original Honda paint issue ? It was just restated over and over again that it has been repainted...How ever they did offer to cover $500 of the $750 it would take to cover the roof and hood.I refuse to pay anything for this seeing how it is their mess.
 
 
#67 Erik 2013-01-27 09:46
I have a 2007 Honda civic coupe and the paint on my roof is already fading!
 
 
#66 Jeff 2013-01-22 14:22
I have a 2008 Civic SI in the Fiji Blue color. The clear coat is peeling off the top of the car. I took it to a dealership and the said that it was not their problem because the top had been repainted. Not sure how they could tell that, I feel it was a bogus excuse as to avoid a known issue with the paint. At this point I am stuck.
 
 
#65 Barbara 2013-01-21 23:24
In addition: I was looking at the 2013 Honda Civic EX Coupe last week and got to the paint issue and I was assured that Honda had corrected the problem (so there IS a problem), and there should be no paint issue on the new car. I told them I was hesitant about buying another Honda since I was so disappointed and disgusted with the 2006 Civic LX Coupe Galaxy Gray paint. I did not buy the new car, but instead invested in new wheel rims, getting an estimate on repairing paint (hopefully Honda will pay for it??) haha... and had the car detailed, only has 55K on it. I will think long and hard about buying another Honda down the road. It just IRKS me no end.
 
 
#64 Trey Kizer 2013-01-21 12:26
I own a 2007 Honda Civic LX coupe. It is dark blue. My problem started in late 2010 on the roof with a small patch near the back middle that had small white spots. These spots grew and grew until I have almost no clear coat on the roof. It is happening all over the car on all horizontal surfaces and near the gas cap. I can literally brush my hand over the car and have my clearcoat just flake off. I have never abused this car and have taken great care of it. It was garaged for most of its life and never parked under a tree or anything. The quarterpanels are also starting to peel. I took it to my local Honda dealership (Stokes Honda of North Charleston) and they were rude and treated me like it was my fault. I asked the lady if she could look me in the eye and tell me it was something I did and she just couldn't do it. Just keep going on about how her 2008 Honda paint is fading but it was her fault for not waxing it enough. LOL the service manager, her name is Hope, told me she is ALSO having paint problems with a 2008 but STILL treated me like it was my fault. I am DISGUSTED with Honda and their terrible products and customer service. I have owned 4 Hondas and was a LOYAL customer, the Civic was at the top of our list for a new car which my girlfriend is in the market for. After this experience I will NEVER own another Honda and am advising all of my friends and family to stay away. My 2007 looks like it is a 1987 and to be treated with such disrespect by Honda ridiculous. I would LOVE to join in this class action lawsuit. I have put pictures up on facebook and advised everyone to think twice before they have to go through the same headaches I've faced with my Civic.
 
 
#63 Wanda Allison 2013-01-21 11:56
2005 Honda Civic. Blue paint is peeling off of trunk and both paneks near back window. Embarassing.
 
 
#62 Wayne 2013-01-21 02:28
2009 Civic SI black, clear coat failure on the roof
 
 
#61 Lee 2013-01-20 22:36
2003 blue Honda Civic with severe peeling on the roof, some peeling on trunk and hood. Bought the car in San Diego, CA brand new in June 2003. Now living in Texas.
 
 
#60 Andrea 2013-01-20 16:40
2006 Galaxy Grey Civic Coupe here. Bought a Honda for quality and reliability. Sooooo disappointed! It has been maintained including being regularly waxed. Stays in the garage except for working hours. In fact, only 60,000 miles on it. I certainly hope Honda responds and takes care of this. I would have bought a Ford or Chevy or even a Nissan if I didn't care what it looked like in 6 years. C'mon Honda! I also have an 01 Toyota Tundra and an 04 Toyota Avalon with no paint issues. This may be my last Honda.
 
 
#59 Melissa 2013-01-18 20:32
I have a blue 2005 Honda Civic and I hate driving it around with everyone asking me what is up with the paint or people pointing out that my paint keeps getting worse and worse! The roof is just awful I have a huge patch just gone. The paint on my doors is slowing peeling and I have huge patches on my trunk. I want my paint fixed!!!
 
 
#58 Barbara 2013-01-18 16:34
2006 Honda Civic LX Coupe... Galaxy Gray... It is awful and so embarrassing to drive my beloved Honda. Hot spots on the roof, rear spoiler thingy faded, now the area between the side and the roof is deteriorating, delaminating. Cheesy paint is not something you would expect from an otherwise exceptional Honda product. What gives? I just submitted my info to receive the newsletter. Not happy with my Honda dealer... I kind of stay away from them. Is that how they want their customers to react?
 
 
#57 Michael 2013-01-17 23:37
I live in Utah and own a 2004 Honda Accord V6. The paint on the hood and fenders have this horrible problem. It is not rock chips or anything. Its delamanation with spider cracks through the paint. The rest of the cars paint looks great but those areas just look horrible and it is for sure a paint issue. I have been quoted crazy high prices to get it fixed, when it's the paint they used that is the issue. I think Honda should own up to their mistakes
 
 
#56 Claudia 2013-01-15 20:10
Ihave a 2007 Honda civic and the paint has been coming off my car for over a year. It is really embarrassing to drive my car. I have complained to Kevin Loubier in Kuhn Honda Tampa Florida for over at year with out anwer after the inspection on february 2, 2012 until a month ago when Kevin said my car was on recall but after a week he just leave a message said my car is not on the list of recall and he tall if I have questions I need to call Client Service for more inf. the manager in charge of my case said that car will no cover them that my car was out of warranty now and they wouldn't paint it. I called the Honda corporate customer service and they said they can't help me.
 
 
#55 Frank 2013-01-15 17:06
I own a 2007 Honda Civic and also experiencing the same issue with clear coat. Honda needs to make the repairs on the poor quality of paint they used.
 
 
#54 Elaina 2013-01-15 16:00
I have a 2008 Honda Civic that had the clear coat faded with white on the roof as well. Honda turned me away saying it was not covered and I had to go to the CEO of Honda. They said they would do it out of "good will". They sent the car to be painted which failed 3 times and now I have to have it painted again. I would like to take part in said suit.
 
 
#53 Dave 2013-01-15 02:28
I want to be on the list as well. Atomic blue metallic 2006 civic LX here. Paint on my roof is almost gone. It looks like 2 wide rows of white which is down to the primer I would assume. Clear coat is peeling off on the roof rails and white sploches all over the trunk lid. I took Honda Corp to court and lost because the judge felt they didn't owe me anything. I wanna show him pictures now. Theres no shine to the car anymore. Almost embarrassed to drive the car. Everybody asks what happened to my car. I tell them its Honda quality! SMH
 
 
#52 Freda Kemp 2013-01-14 23:20
I have a 2010 Honda Civic Crystal black in color. I purchased the car October 2009 in North Carolina. I just noticed that the roof has started to fade. I called my local Honda dealer which is where the car was purchased and was advised that because my car has over 36,000 miles on it they would not be responsible. My car is in perfect condition other than the fading paint . I don't understand what the mileage has to do with the paint. Does anyone know anyone who is having this issue that lives in North Carolina?
 
 
#51 Danielle 2013-01-13 21:37
I have a 2006 Honda civic and its a dark blue. It is embarrasing to drive as the paint is peeling, has bubbled and peel and has lots of white spots all over the roof, hood, trunk area and spoiler. I purchased this car in August of 2011.
After speaking with Honda they agreed that the paint was defective and that I would have to pay $700 and they will repaint my car but I only was given 30 days from the day they talk to me to make a decision and pay; after this time period they will not do anything. They said the paint job is worth about $4,000. Can someone tell me how to join the law suit? Is this offer legal??? Why should I pay for a deffective paint job from the factory??. Please... anyoneone help
 
 
#50 Tanyett Thomas 2013-01-13 19:56
I have a 2005 honda civic 4 door. my trunk ,roof, and hood is peeling very bad....
 
 
#49 Scottwax 2013-01-10 18:02
#4 Brian is not entirely correct. Most waxes and sealants DO NOT have any UV protection in them. The clear coat is supposed to have UV protection in it, that's why most modern cars (except Honda and Toyota who don't clear coat solid white paints) use a base coat/clear coat paint system. The clear coat has UV protection in it to keep the color coat underneath from fading. That doesn't mean you shouldn't wax your car by any means, the wax helps protect from acid rain, bird bomb etchings and other environmental issues. But a modern base coat/clear coat paint job shouldn't start to fade or oxidized in just a few years even if not waxed regularly.

I've been lucky with my 2004 Accord I guess, or maybe the desert mist metallic paint isn't as prone to clear coat failure as the blue, black or night hawk pearl black.
 
 
#48 Arvin 2013-01-10 15:33
Just contacted the two law firms.

I am looking to get in on this law suit!

My car needs a new paint job and it is no thanks to Honda.
 
 
#47 Kevin Reese 2013-01-08 05:49
my friend's 2008 Honda civic lx has the same issue on the rear section of the roof, so apparently has not fixed the issue. What is the current status of this case and can the later models be included?
 
 
#46 brad doerflein 2013-01-07 13:24
i hvae a 08 si paint succks!!!!! like all others roof is bad i would like to join the law suit honda gave me the run around like others on this page they know this is a problem and need to fix it i also bought my car new
 
 
#45 Randy 2013-01-07 12:36
I just got off the phone with Honda Corp and was denied any assistace with this paint defect. I just bought a 2006 red Honda Civic SI from Folsom Lake Honda 14 months ago and now the paint on the hood, roof and one of the rear edge near the passenger side window is peeling off and oxidizing away. I also own a 2001 dark blue Jeep Grand Cherokee and the paint is excellent. This is very unacceptable and would like Honda to step up and admit this is definitely a manufacturer defect. I have always trusted Honda and love their cars. However, my recent experience with Honda support has changed my outlook. I hope this case will voice our complaint and find a resolution to this problem.
 
 
#44 Diane 2013-01-07 09:34
I have a black 2005 Honda Accord and the paint has been coming off my car for over a year. It is really embarrassing to drive my car. I have complained to Rick Case Honda in Weston Florida for the last year. When I first called the person in the collision department asked is your car black or blue. they know their paint is defective. Finally the collision manager told me they would take pictures and send them to the regional manager for approval to paint. The regional manager who is a ghost to me told them that my car was out of warranty now and they wouldn't paint it. I called the Honda corporate customer service and they said they can't help me only the regional manager in my area can help, again he is a ghost to me and thru the collision manager the regional manager won't approve to paint.
 
 
#43 Lynn 2013-01-05 20:54
My 2005 Blue Honda Civics paint has been peeling off in chunks for well over a year. There are areas on the hood, trunk, roof and doors that are continually peeling off. I probably could take all the paint off myself by peeling all the loose ends. I brought my car to the Honda dealership and met up with the regional manager last year. The guy had the nerve to tell me that it was probably my fault and that it could be from the environment. I live in San Francisco, There is no extreme climate changes in my area. I want in on the class action suit. What do I need to do?
 
 
#42 duane 2013-01-05 19:49
2004 honda accord paint is wearing really bad looks terrible 4k to fix
 
 
#41 Tyler 2013-01-05 09:45
I own a NH Black '08 Si Sedan, I noticed a slight fading on the rear section of my roof. This spot quickly turned to a white splotch, and then I noticed the same thing happening to the front of my roof. A real embarrassment. I work for Honda. I take a lot of pride in my car and what I do, so I hate having to explain why the paint on my supposedly "high-quality" car looks the way it does. I live in Ohio, and have owned the car since it came off the assembly line in Alliston ON. How do I join this lawsuit?
 
 
#40 Jessie 2013-01-03 19:00
I purchased a 2007 Civic Si black exterior, and the paint on the front fenders and hood have significant cracking. I received otification from Honda that it was be reprinted no problem. But I need the top of the trunk and back side panels painted as well due to significant fading. A five year old car should not be having see issues..on top of my clutch having a linkage issue, Honda needs to step up and fix this.
 
 
#39 Charles 2013-01-01 11:59
I have my Honda Accord LX 2006. Recently I noticed that paint is peeling on the upper right and left unisides (aperture/roof rails) as well as the right and left back glass flange/upper quarters and paint bubbling along the back window edges and along the car top edges. The car has only 26000 miles on it. I bought the car from a Honda dealer in Texas. Now I moved to Michigan. I wonder how to solve this poor paint quality issue.
 
 
#38 Cherri 2012-12-30 21:08
I have a 2005 Honda Civic - the paint on the trunk and roof are peeling and it looks HORRIBLE! How can I join this law suit? This is ridiculous _
 
 
#37 Kathleen 2012-12-28 20:18
I have a 2007 Honda Accord LX. I just noticed today that the paint is chipping along the edge of the roof where it meets the back window. I will be taking the car to the dealer tomorrow to see if they will fix it now before it spreads to the entire roof, as others have reported. I doubt that they will do anything about it, since most people have reported that Honda is not responding to this issue. How do I join the class action suit? I also saw on the internet that a woman from Florida, where I reside, has also filled a class action suit. Has it been merged with this one?
 
 
#36 Guille 2012-12-07 16:52
I am having the same problem as everyone else. The paint in the hood, the fenders are crack and the roof is fading, now if you pay a closer look to the whole car you will see how the disease is spreading all over the car, the doors, the trunk its really bad. I know that by Halloween next year my car will be diagnose will advance dermatitis. Please advice. They have to take care of this problem.
 
 
#35 Jason 2012-11-29 13:12
2006 Honda Civic Blue: Paint has been pealing for a while now, Honda service told me it would have been covered in full had i brought it in before my warranty ended, they never mentioned that fact to me until 2 weeks after it ended even though i brought it there every 6 months for oil changes and other service and the problem had been getting gradually worse over the last 3 years. Needless to say, I was pretty irate. They contacted Honda and Honda offered to pay 25% of the cost which they said would be $2000 total. The paint job looks horrible, and I have seen several other blue civics with the same exact issue as mine with worn areas in the same places, mainly the top, sides aren't so bad. I would like to join this lawsuit, how do I sign up? I can send pictures and more detailed information to you.
 
 
#34 Jose 2012-11-28 18:28
I live in california and have a civic si 07. The paint is horrible.
 
 
#33 Connie 2012-11-24 23:15
I am also having the same problem with my clear coat. I have a 2007 Honda Civic, and the paint looks horrible. It is spreading all over the car. Has anyone been able to get Honda to pay for this?
 
 
#32 Ron 2012-11-23 10:15
how do we join this suit?
 
 
#31 JOE PIZZARELLO 2012-11-16 23:43
THE PAINT ON MY 2007 CIVIC SI IS EVEPORATING BEFORE MY EYES. THE CAR IS WASHED AND WAXED EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. IT IS COVERED DURING THE HOTTEST SUMMER MONTHS,USUALLY 3 TO 4 MONTHS. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED ON ANY OF MY OTHER HONDAS. THIS IS MY SIXTH. MY WIFE AND I ARE CONSIDERING OUR SEVENTH........ ..MAYBE. I'VE RECOMENDED COUNTLESS PEOPLE TO MY DEALER IN BROOKLYN.NY. I'M NOT SURE IF I CAN DO THAT ANYMORE. WHAT AM I GOING TO SAY TO THEM IS THEIR PAINT STARTS TO FALL OFF THEIR CARS.
 
 
#30 Doug Strait 2012-11-13 17:19
I purchased a new 2002 fully loaded black Accord EX-VL from Hendrick Honda in Charlotte, NC. After 4 years of ownership and maticulous care of the car, the black paint and clear coat started to look horrible, a real embarrassment to drive. I took the car back to Hendrick Honda with 46k miles on it and was told it was out of warranty and that Honda was not aware of any paint problems nor did they have any recalls. Bullshit!!! I travel all over the US and I can't begin to tell you the 1000's of Honda's I see with the Honda Cancer. I went back again today after learning more about the class action's, and still was told no help was available as it is now way past any reasonable time frame. I again pointed out that I brought the car back after 4 years of ownership with 46k on it was told basically to pound salt. Like many others out there, I will never own a Honda again and plan on telling anyone who even thinks about buying one to THINK AGAIN!! as Honda does not stand behind there products. Sincerely, T otally displeased.!!
 
 
#29 john cobarruvias 2012-11-13 10:29
Same here! 2009 Honda Civic. black. And the paint is fading off to the primer. It is strange. And we do maintain the car just like all of the other cars we have and none have this kind of problem including our 13 year old lexus and 14 year old Ford F150 and the 12 year old PT Cruiser.
 
 
#28 David 2012-11-07 13:48
As with Kerry Daniel above, I have approached Appletree Honda in Fletcher, NC about cracked paint on the hood of our gray 2006 Civic. This is a basic paint quality issue, nothing to do with washing and waxing or upkeep. I have a 99 Camry with better paint and have never seen this problem on any other vehicle I have owned. Paint is supposed to last the life of the car. I gave Appletree Honda 3 estimates and each estimator was quite familiar with the "problem". I will be more than happy to join or start another class action suit for anyone involved here.
 
 
#27 Alan 2012-11-06 13:17
I have a 2008 Civic LX. Clear coat faded and became blotchy on the roof. Also experienced crows feet cracks on the hood. Honda did pay most of the cost to get it fixed in May of this year. Now fading and lifting of clear coat is occuring on other areas. I have to bring it to the dealer again. I have never experienced this on previuos Honda Civics. This is unacceptable.
 
 
#26 Kerry Daniel 2012-11-02 16:20
I own a 2006 Honda Civic Coupe, color Atomic Blue. I have fairly low mileage: 58,000. About a year or so ago I began noticing fading on my room , hood and trunk lid. The areas in question started out as small, but over the winter months they became much worse. I read some of the consumer posts online and was discouraged from pursuing anything for some time because others reported that Honda was unwilling to step up to the plate and do something about the problem. However, I decided to just go to my dealer -- Apple Tree Honda in Fletcher NC to see for myself what they would say and do. I took the matter up with Danny Ownbey, my service adviser. He was non-commital; however, he took pictures and asked me to go to two paint/body shops and secure estimates. Both estimates came in at around $2,200. Then he scheduled an appointment for me to meet with a "factory rep" who only visits the dealership once a month. On the day of my appointment, the rep came in while I was in the waiting room. Minutes later Danny Ownbey called me to his desk and said "We're going to paint your car." I couldn't believe my ears. All I had to pay was a $100 deductible. Yesterday I picked up my car and it looks brand new. I urge everyone here to pursue this through your dealership and print this email out as a guide in handling it with your service adviser. I can't help but think that Honda is beginning to realize they need to do something about this problem if they are going to keep their customers.
 
 
#25 Nicole 2012-11-01 21:06
I have a 2006 Honda Civic Coupe. A few months ago I noticed a spot or two but now it is horrible. I took it back to Team Honda in Baton Rouge, LA. After they looked into the matter, I was told that due to my high mileage they are not willing to help at all. This just doesn't make sense to me. A car with 10,000 miles can sit in the sun all day the same as a car on the road with much more miles. This should have no affect what so ever on the paint. It is very disappointing that Honda is not making good on there defective paint. I wish they would have a class action suit in Louisiana. I would be the first to join. I will NEVER buy Honda again and tell as many people as I can NOT to buy Honda and how they don't stand behind there product!!!!
 
 
#24 cheri 2012-11-01 18:40
I have a 2006 Honda Civic EX (blue) and it started having spots appear on the top 1.5 years ago and oh how they have grown, totally takes away from the value my car should have. I only have 60,000 miles and the inside looks new. Definitely defective clear coat/paint. How do I get involved?
 
 
#23 Greg 2012-10-27 19:10
I also have a 2006 Honda Civic with crows feet all over the hood and growing. I take extremely good care of my car .The honda dealer and a corporate representative( Jeff May) recognized the problem on my car 3 years ago and said, too bad it's after the warranty period. One uniformed Honda service manager stated the paint damage was from heat from the engine. REALLY !!!
 
 
#22 JessicaFL 2012-10-26 12:51
Mine, too! I have a '06 Honda Civic - for the past 2 years it looks like I kept it in acid rain. I BABIED this car/did all the right things. Garage, the right washes/waxing/e tc. I'm disgusted. My saturn (that I sold to a friend to buy this car) is a 2000 - and the paint STILL LOOKS PRISTINE!!! My car looks like the junk from an acid rain. How do I sign up for this lawsuit??!
 
 
#21 Traci Russell 2012-10-25 09:14
My 2003 Honda Accord is fading as well, it's on the back of the trunk and on the roof of the car. What can I do? How do I get involved with this class action suit?
 
 
#20 Jeff Curry 2012-10-17 16:50
I have 2008 Civic Si in Fiji Blue and the clear coat is coming off the far rear of the roof. I took it to a Honda dealer who told me onl ythe district manager can OK paint warranties. He came is a couple days later and said Honda would not cover this failure because the roof had been repainted. I find this hard to beleive. I did by the car in Jan. of 2011. None of the reports I had done on the car prior to purchase showed any history of damage or repaint. Sounds like a cop out to me. Not sure what I am going to do at this point, but very disappointed and believe this lawsuit should be expanded based on what I am seeing with later model cars as well.
 
 
#19 Jackie Acosta 2012-10-15 00:33
My 2006 blue Honda Civic started having problems with the paint in 2010 at around 75,000 miles on it. I took it to the dealer and they said I was past the mileage and wouldn't fix it. The clear coat has been peeling off for two years now on the roof, trunk and top sides and the paint is discoloring on the roof and trunk. On the hood my paint looks like it has cracks on it. My poor car looks terrible! Please help!!
 
 
#18 Beau 2012-10-12 20:16
Have a 2008 Civic with paint damage around the trunk. Mostly on the vertical portion of the trunk. Talked to the dealer 2 years ago and they admitted something wasn't right. They would only cover part of it, so I decided to hold out. Received a letter in the mail from Honda and it would only cover the hood, which has minor issues. Not gonna waste my time with the dealer. I have faith in the case above!
 
 
#17 ben 2012-10-10 17:29
I have a 09 civic and the roof fading. Have keeped it cleaned waxed it washed it. And it's only 3 years old
 
 
#16 marsha 2012-10-06 20:49
My 2008 honda civic looks like it has leprosy. Received extended warranty this week & took my car to dealer. Told my car doesn't qualify because the defective paint is on the roof and trunk, not the hood & side panels. Funny because the Odyssey extended warranty issued in 2008. covered all horizontal surfaces. Was told my faulty paint problem was from the car wash. How come other cars taken to the car wash have no paint issues?!
 
 
#15 javier 2012-10-02 21:14
same here i have a 2007 blue honda civic and the paint on the roof is coming off . and on the hood and fender too.
 
 
#14 Karen. 2012-10-02 14:15
1998 Acura CL 3.0 - purchased new. Paint is now "crazing/cracki ng" and is growing by leaps and bounds. Same run around -dealer: paint wearing out, normal for age. Call to Auto Armor as recommended by dealer--no reply. Two independent shops indicate faulty product/applica tion which should be covered by Honda Motors (Acura). After seeing all the run around others are getting, I'm thinking of going directly to Small Claims Court. Anybody tried this? Results? BTW, wikipedia indicates all CL's were built in Maryville, Ohio at Honda's plant which also makes Acura Tl and Honda Accord.
 
 
#13 Teri 2012-09-26 14:36
My 2001 Honda Accord just started having this problem about a year ago. Now, it covers about 1/4 of my car. A lawsuit needs to cover Honda's starting in 2000. It is not just the 2003-2005 models.
 
 
#12 Scott 2012-09-21 21:38
I did wax my car 2-3 times a year and it's still delaminating. It all started as a grey cloudiness on my 2000 Accord Coupe. It's not a matter of upkeep. It's a matter that the paint sucks.
 
 
#11 Karol 2012-09-15 13:14
Mine is a Honda Civic 2007. I left the dealers parking lot with 24 miles on it. Now with a year left to pay on it the roof is a disaster. The paint is peeling off and white spots are starting to appear on the truck. I went to the dealership in Snellville, Ga before my 100,000 mile warranty ran out and spoke to the service dept about it. They all looked at it and agreed that it was not normal. The warranty dept refused the claim and later I spoke to a gentleman on the phone at the warranty division (not the man in charge) and] he said that it was environmental (?). Isn't paint suppose to endure the environment? Anyway I want my car repainted correctly and I think Honda should pay for it. Since I purchase this car I have had various strange things go wrong, all covered by the warranty. I feel that I bought a bad car and will probably never buy a Honda again. This was my first brand new car.
 
 
#10 Anita 2012-09-15 00:07
Add me to the list. '07 Civic coupe, black. Clear coat started to turn white, peel a couple of months ago. Now doubled in size. No intention of getting rid of the car so am having it painted. Honda has offered a pittance toward helping with the cost but nowhere near what they SHOULD have done, which is to admit they had a defective paint process and made it right - fully. Shameful for such a world-renowned, quality auto maker.
 
 
#9 Dear honda of canada inc. 2012-09-13 22:04
From spider veins to crows feet to premature fading this should not happen period. Thanks again honda .Went to local honda dealer where the vehicle was purchased used " was not apparent at first of the paint cracks took some time to show and gradually got worse". They told me 800.00 to repaint the hood and fenders at there special rate ." From there clear coat failure". Every time we wash the car I cringe at the site of the cracks in the hood and fenders.
 
 
#8 ginny 2012-09-02 18:41
Mine is a 2002 Civic. I contacted Honda service center just recently. They contacted Honda, whereby a man by the name of Chris called me.He said I am the main Man for the entire east coast and we are sorry, your car is too old. It only has 65,000 miles on it and is garage kept. He also told me what do u expect your car is from an auction, which I didnt know bc I bought it from a honda dealer. He was very rude and when I asked for someone else he said Im the only important person you need and my decision is final. I am now looking to get it painted on my own.
 
 
#7 JamesE 2012-08-22 01:22
I agree with Brian. Cars should be waxed a couple of times a year. They should be kept in climate control garages. Hand washed ever other day, etc, etc. I am far from perfect. I also don't think what the complaint here is fading. I have a 1996 Honda Prelude that has a little fading, but the car still looks good . I have a 2006 Honda Si, purchased new. The Si isn't fading, the clear coat is coming off. It looks like it has some bad disease. I took it to the independant body shop that performs work for my Honda dealer and I was told the plants were not using enough clear coat on the cars causing the problems. I know I also have a 2002 Dodge truck that I also purchased new that I have treated the same as my SI and other than a few dings the paint still loogs great. I am not having a clear coat issue with this truck's paint job. Yes, please contact me about joining this class action law suit!
 
 
#6 LisaD 2012-08-20 14:45
I found this when I was gettting ready to call Miracle Auto Painting to get prices on repainting my car. It's a 2004 Civic in CA with almost no paint left on the roof and the hood and trunk and side panels are looking splotchy and milky. It flakes off! AWFUL! We have 4 Hondas in my household and I don't know if I'll ever have another.
 
 
#5 Nicole 2012-08-08 18:11
I live in California and I have a 2009 Honda Civic EX that has fading paint on the roof. I regularly hand-wash (every 1-2 weeks) and wax it every 6 months. I have had numerous people telling me they have the same problem. I don't feel a well cared for, 4 year old car should be having this issue
 
 
#4 Brian 2012-08-05 13:32
Like everything else on the car paint has to be maintained such as waxing your vehicle 2-3x a year. Like sunscreen Wax Protects your paint from the sun. Even Mercedes paint fades when not not waxed
 
 
#3 Jessica Brandon 2012-08-01 22:55
I'm too am in Florida. My 2005 accord has completely fades on the spoiler. Definitely a problem for others here, as I've seen much worse on some.
 
 
#2 alysia 2012-08-01 19:38
I live in FL and a lot of people here are also experiencing this issue. Can we join this class action lawsuit? or how can we start another one? thank you
 
 
#1 Masha 2012-07-31 06:34
We have the same paint situation with Toyota Corolla. The paint started to peel after several years. We couldn't sell that car without repainting it. And even then we lost money on the sale because car was painted. Is anybody want to sue Toyota?
 

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