I have a 2009 White Honda Accord Coupe EX-L and I have been having some serious paint issues: the clear coat on my spoiler and in between the back windshield and body of car.

First, a year and a half ago I brought my car into Indy Honda in Greenwood, Indiana, where the manager, Travis, inspected and took pictures of the peeling/rusting paint between my back windshield and the body of the car but did not take pictures of the spoiler: there were a couple spots on the spoiler and Travis stated that it was “from sap.” I park in a garage every day and DO NOT park under trees, I actually called him a sap when he said it and told him to fix the issue but he stated he would not take pictures of it, only in between the back windshield and body of car. He informed me that “white paint always has issues, never buy a white car,” are you kidding? It has nothing to do with being white! Anyways, he stated he’d take pictures of the car and send them into District and they’re the ones who would be giving the OK to repaint the car.

We heard back from Indy Honda a few days later and they did agree to repaint in-between the back windshield and body of the car but would not paint anything else. I asked Honda if they would be providing me a rental car since the paint would take 5-7 days to be completed, they informed me that none were available and that I would have to come back in a couple days to pick up the rental…how inconvenient. When I received my car after it being painted I was not very happy. You could tell the difference between the paint on the front of my car versus the paint on the back so I called Honda Corporate and complained and they gave me a claim # but nothing was ever done about the issue.

Now, a year and a half later the clear coat on my spoiler is officially peeling, half of my spoiler has clear coat and the other does not (mind you, this is “from sap” as Travis stated…bull!!) AND, in between the back windshield and the body of the car is rusting again!!! We took my car into Honda today and Travis tried pulling “the spoiler is aftermarket so we can’t do anything.” I bought the car at that same place, Indy Honda, with the spoiler!! It is not!! Also, he tried stating that he would take pictures but since the car is not under warranty most likely I would need to pay to have the car repainted: he took some pictures and said he’d contact us when he hears back from District. As for in-between the back windshield and the body of the car, he stated we’d need to contact Church Brothers where the car was initially re-painted and have them fix the issue: we did call Church Brothers and they stated we have a lifetime warranty so they WILL be able to fix it. Maybe you should learn from them HONDA.

I definitely am not happy about the issue so we contacted Honda Corporate today and they told us that since my car is not under warranty anymore there’s nothing they can do, even though we reported a claim the first time we had a paint peeling issue and informed them about the spoiler!! They stated that we’d be lucky if District came back and said they’d paint the spoiler but if so, we’d have to pay.

I cannot tell you enough how much I love my Honda, but I will NEVER AGAIN buy one. Outrageous.

I bought this car brand new in August 2010. Its a 2009 Honda Accord EX Coupe San Marino Red. My friends always say I'm obsessed with keeping my cars clean. I always wash them once a week at least and wax a few times a year. And if bird droppings or anything gets on my car I am always quick to get them off.

Well Imagine my shock when just the other day I was washing the car and noticed what I thought was some goo or something on the passenger front fender. After finding it wouldn't wash off and closer inspection with my hand I could tell it was something more serious.I finished drying my car and was shocked to see that it was in fact the clear coat coming off the paint. A 4 year old car that I only owned for 3 years should not be losing any clear coat. Even if I never took car of the car this should not be happening yet. I have attached some pics so you can see. If you were to see my car in person you could tell I take care of the car obsessively.

Anyways, I am really disappointed. I really loved my Honda but now I have lost faith. I don't think its a fluke because I have read other people having similar issues with earlier year cars. I also fear that the problem may spread to the rest of the car. I am going to take it to my dealer but from reading online I don't think Honda will do anything to help you out. Well I got to say if Honda doesn't make this right they are going to lose an avid Honda fan and family of Honda Owners. I love my baby but if it starts to look like a Zebra and an embarrassment I won't have anything good to say.

I would have to say 100% this is a manufactures defect and if Honda was really the company I thought they was they would do something to help me out.