I have just noticed the paint on my car is fading down to the body, this will cause rust and eventually a dangerous situation. I went online to find a solution, I've noticed there is a class action lawsuit possibly in the works (where we all know only the lawyers will have any benefits) yet the consumer, who were sold an inferior faulty product will have to settle for being ripped of by an "untouchable" corporation.

- Airmont, NY, USA

Other driver was driving reckless!!!!! ran a red light at 60 miles an hour 20 miles over speed limit, side impact, air bags did not work!!!!!!! major brain injury as a result!!!!!

- Burlingame, CA, USA

My current complaint is deteriation of the paint on the roof and trunk deck of my nighthawk black Accord. I have taken my concern to the service manager, american Honda and the regional Honda sales manager. In each instance I am told my vehicle is due to the age and mileage of my vehicle. This issue is caused by environmental exposure. The paint warranty is only for 3 year/36 miles. This is a known issue with Accord, civics, etc. Honda does not want to stand behind defective paint.

- Salem, OR, USA

Clear coat began separating from the paint and has only gotten worse. Now vehicle is in unsaleable condition.

- Port Orange , FL, USA

I own a black Honda Accord purchased new in 2003 from robertson Honda North hollywood. After about five years of ownership I noticed the edges of the roof starting to fade, at first I though it was just a little wax left on, but after I couldn't remove it I knew there was a problem starting. Every time I would go in for service I would mention it to the service writer but they would just brush it off. I still wash my Honda once a week sometimes more and wax it every three months but its starting to look pretty bad. I am afraid its going to get in the metal and rust. Please help me and all the other Honda owners I see every day on the way to work [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Toluca Lake, CA, USA

Since the purchase I've experienced continual transmission problems. Upon speaking with the dealership I was assured all was fine. You can imagine my surprise when I received notice of the transmission recall (NHTSA 04V176000). Upon repair, in September 2004, I did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound. In 2009 I experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which I had sought repair. In December 2010 I experienced another transmission failure. I have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, July 2011. My power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but Honda services never identified it as concerning. The problem progressively became worse until Honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair. I decided to delay repair until June 2011. Ac problems manifested in September 2005 and required replacement in April 2008. My center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009. The interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in July 2010. My airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005. The paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, I've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and I have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues. In these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, I utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity. I'm stunned to report I get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.

- Menifee, CA, USA

Both front doors on my 2003 Honda Accord 4 door will not stay open when opened. When either door is opened to the fully opened position, then released, the door will usually swing shut on its own. I feel that this is a safety issue because it could cause an injury during an unexpected closing. This problem can be corrected by the replacement of a part in each door. Honda will not fix the problem unless payment is made for parts and labor.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

My 2003 Honda Accord exl started to rust through the left rear wheel well lip this past winter. The car has been meticulously maintained with the records to prove so. The car was damaged at the back edge of the left rear door and repaired at the body shop both joyce Honda and grecco auto body are subsidiaries of the grecco auto group selling & repairing Honda. The Honda factory rep. Said the rear quarter panel would have to be replaced but that the rust was due to the accident and subsequent repair and therefore Honda was not responsible. The Honda dealers body shop and state farm insur. Claims rep. Maintain that the rust was far behind the area that was repaired and was not due to the accident. Attached are photographs of the small dent by the door just above the body trim line and the rust at the very top of the wheel opening. In essence, the service manager of joyce Honda and the factory rep (who would not give me a business card or name) said the rust is a result of the repair and not their responsibility. While grecco auto body and the auto inspector for state farm insurance said the rust is far to the rear of the repaired area and not the result of the repair. I had the repair done at the dealers body shop to avoid a situation as this where no one is accepting responsibility to correct a problem. Thus the three entities of the same business, Honda motor co., joyce Honda dealership, and grecco auto body are blaming each other and my car continues to prematurely rust through. Attached are photographs of the rust, the car, and the itemized repair as well as contact information of parties involved. I am expecting Honda to honor the rust perforation warranty. The consumer stated the catalytic was replaced under warranty on July 10, 2009. Now less than a year later, the consumer was informed it needed to replaced again. The dealer informed the consumer Honda would not stand behind the replacement catalytic converter. Updated IVOQ 12/28/10

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

Falling acorns have left many pock marks on the body of my 2003 Accord. My other car is parked in the same area with no damage. The metal on the 2003 Accord feels significantly weaker to the touch than the body of my other cars. This car looks like it was pelted with hail stones. It seems to me that a car should withstand the impact of an acorn!

- Bel Air, MD, USA

The exterior window ledge is bubbling. It looks like cheap tape over metal. Have heard this complaint from several other 2003 Accord owners.

- Whitefish Bay, WI, USA

There is a constant popping noise that developed around 2500 miles. The noise occurs once or twice upon acceleration from a dead stop and while braking to come to a dead stop. The noise appears to be coming from the firewall area under the driverS side floor pan. Other people with this problem have reported that this is a common issue with V6 Accord and that the fix is to re-weld some areas between the firewall and floor pan. My dealer is not aware of any such fix and Honda customer service has no idea as well. The popping noise appears to be caused to body flex in areas that were not welded properly.

- Maple Grove, MN, USA