Seriously?!!! How can Honda NOT respond to these complaints? Like many of the other posts here, this is something that began after the warranty/extended warranty period had run out. Our vehicle was kept in the garage up until this year, when we purchased a 3rd car for our teen driver.

We first noticed the paint flaking off on the rear passenger-side panel and around the window. Honda did recommend a body shop that, at great expense and inconvenience, touched-up the area, but we did have to pay a good portion of that bill. That was several months ago and now the same area is flaking again. But even worse, is suddenly, the back of the car, under the license plate well has begun to peel horribly. We brought the car in to Schaumburg Honda dealer, where we purchased it. We were told to contact Honda directly.

When my wife called, she said that she was simply told, quite rudely, that the vehicle was no longer under warranty, so there was nothing that could be done. That was last year and since then the paint is peeling worse and worse as days pass. She thought maybe it was her more aggressive tone that might have put them quickly on the defensive. She urged me to call, since I'm more reasonable and "nicer". I do have a rather gentle disposition, but this situation has really tested that.

I called Honda's Consumer Affairs department yesterday, July 29th, and briefly explained the situation. I was told that somebody would return my call within 2 hours. I never received that call. However, I did find many similar complaints relating to the same model, year and midnight blue paint color all over the web. I even found an extended warranty for the VIN, which we never received, and has since expired.

The existence of this document tells me that Honda acknowledges that there is problem. My next course of action will be a legal one. I only hope that a class-action suit is brought against Honda for this. There is no reason that paint on any car should just spontaneously peel off!

This is completely negligible and unprofessional on Honda’s part. A terrible example of customer relations and making good on their brand. I would think Honda would want to make good on their product for the sake of reputation. If we were treated with any shred of fairness and dignity, I would've traded in my Odyssey for another Honda. After this debacle, Honda will never get my business again and I will discourage others from considering a Honda purchase, if I can. Highway Robbery!!!!!

This is problem that Honda is aware of. They KNOW it's faulty paint and primer so they should fix it!

I had the car repainted under the warranty recall a few years ago. And those areas are OK (except for one spot). These are all new areas! OBVIOUSLY it's the same problem -- Honda should repaint any of their cars that use this particular paint. They admitted it was a problem with the recall in 2008. Why won't they admit it exists now? Given that this is Honda, I'm surprised...and disappointed. I've been a loyal Honda owner since my Accord Hatchback in 1985. Will buy Toyota next time round.

Currently have peeling around windows, on back side panels. Ugggghhhh.

One might draw the conclusion a well seasoned car company like Honda would stand behind their vehicles and their problems. Lets' run the list (1) Transmission - under recall (2) Slide mechanism replaced - my wallet (3) Leaking sliding door - my wallet (4) Transmission replaced - recall don't incorrectly - New Transmission (after threatened lawsuit) (5) Tumbler's on ignition switch - my wallet & 3-hours of embarrassment waiting in public parking lot (6) Tow for tumblers and Lock-smith - my wallet (7) Ignition switch - recall - (still in fight over re-imbursement)

FLAKING Paint -- top of van almost bald -- My wife call's it the "Sanford and Son" Van.

Daggumed - can a working guy get a break --- Thanks HONDA .

There was a warranty extension a few years ago but my car wasn't peeling then. Now it is and it is getting progressively worse. I've read many complaints from Midnight Blue Honda Odyssey owners who are complaining of this same thing so I know it is a HONDA problem.

I believe that Honda should stand by its products and fix these cars. It is a great thing that the car is reliable for so many years, but there is no reason people should have to drive a car that looks like junk. It really doesn't speak very well about Honda. Because this is such a wide-spread problem, Honda needs to step up and take care of it. It will definitely affect my decision about car buying in the future. I also had a Nissan and, when there was a problem, they dealt with it and made it right. I expect the same here.

According to a Honda Service Bulletin dated May 21, 2008, our 2003 Dark Blue Honda Odyssey’s VIN was covered in a warranty extension for paint peeling. However, when we contacted Honda regarding this service bulletin, we were informed that our vehicle was not covered although our VIN begins with the 5FN as a requirement stated in the bulletin. We never received notification of this service bulletin.

Our Honda Odyssey exhibits paint peeling under the top edge of the sliding doors, hood, top half of the quarter panel, the top half of the fender and where the roof and hatch meet. It is very disappointing that the Honda Company is not following through with ensuring that its mission statement “dedicated to supplying products of the highest quality and customer satisfaction” is carried through.

We feel that the Honda Company should make a good faith effort to resolve this peeling paint issue.

It is very disappointing to learn that we have been loyal Honda customers and now we have been told that this repair will not be covered by your company.

Honda has always been a quality car....New Or Used. This vehicle has been a awful experience. I am ashamed to drive it, but I need my transportation Honda should step up to the plate and fix it. I called a Honda rep and was advised the warranty had been extended. I , however, was not notified and now I am stuck with a nasty looking car. I missed the date by 5 months. I will never buy another Honda and my advice is to everyone is buy a car from a company that will admit to a problem and locate the owners.

When we purchased the vehicle, there was a small place on top of the roof near the window. As time went on, it got worse and worse. Everytime we washed it, big flakes came off. It looks soo bad, that its laughed at! We dont have the money to get it repainted and now its flaking off at the sliding doors.

HONDA needs to own up to their mistake and correct it. THIS WILL BE THE LAST HONDA I EVER BUY...... Its obvious that the primer didnt hold up or something like that. I have worked for a truck manufactor for 19 years, and we always make sure our customers are happy with their vehicles. HONDA seems to not care. I have read too many complaints on this problem, and Honda needs to step up and correct it! Sincerly, ONE PISSED OFF OWNER

I just bought this 03 Odyssey and it has some paint peeling on the hood and on the sides above the sliding doors. I got a good deal on the van and figured if it was a Honda defect they would fix it. My research on the subject is not encouraging however and it seems that even when people do get the problem "fixed" it happens again later. This seems to be a well know problem with Honda's of this year and color so you would think they would fix it without any problems. I certainly hope they take responsibility for this. I understand there was an extension on the warranty for the paint but it has since expired. Since I just acquired the vehicle it seems unfair that I should not be able to fix the problem.

Seems like a lot of folks on here are upset because they can't get their paint issue taken care of. I stumbled accross this "extended warranty" while doing research before buying our 2003 Odyssey (Midnight Blue Pearl).

http://www.theccre.com/Honda_SB_A08-031_Odyssey.pdf

Talked to our dealer in Marysville, Oh and they said the "extended warranty" is fully transferable because it stays with the car. I have'nt picked up the vehicle yet, because we are still in the process of buying it, but I did call the dealer to have them look at the "trouble spots" while they are preping it for us. I will post back once I find out what they say and inspect the "trouble spots" for myself. I hope the link I posted will give you all some direction. Good luck.

PS. We have alot of Hondas in the family. Great vehicles.

In June took the car in for routine service. When I picked it up I noticed the paint peeling and bubbling around right rear vent window. It was probably bubbling before that but the car wash agitated the paint bubbles enough to peel it off. While I was there one of the service advisers showed me an internal Honda communication with paint peeling off the same places on the same model, same year, but a darker blue color. He thought that I would be covered because the dark blue repair was covered by Honda.

It took 5 months of calling and leaving messages and being told that "someone would call me" and attempting to coordinate a meeting with the area service manager. Today we finally were able to see the area service manager in person (only after they didn't show up for a set appointment and had to wait for her to show up.) So, the result is that they are offering a 'goodwill' to pay for 50% of the cost of the repair on a one-time basis and the repairs must be completed within 30 days. This is unacceptable business practice when the paint on many of the 2003 model Honda Odysseys are peeling. I will never purchase another Honda. And chances are, I will never be able to sell this one for that famous Honda resale value because they won't take care of the known paint error. Unbelievable. We did a lot of research before purchasing this car. Part of the reason we selected Honda was due to the good name of the company. Never again...

We've now had different sections of our 2003 blue Odyssey painted on three different occasions. Paint has been peeling off for close to three years now. Each time, however, our local Honda dealer and regional rep have been tremendous. We have not paid one cent toward repairs and have been provided either a loaner car or rental each time at no charge. Having to have the van repainted to this extent has diminished our respect for this particular year, model, and paint color. However, the proper treatment we have received from Honda will certainly keep us as loyal Honda customers. We also have a 1996 Honda Accord with 179,000 miles on it - 12 years old and still running like new with minimal repair costs through the years. We just got a bad batch of paint, and Honda knows this and has come to bat for us on this one. Thanks, Honda!

I am astounded that the service manager here in Lafayette, LA says Honda has not had any paint problems when there are so many listed at this site, including one complaining about the treatment they received here. You can see other complaints at http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f146f79

including this:

Replying to: jmidgette (Apr 30, 2008 4:38 am) ATTENTION ALL I also had a problem with the paint peeling off the hood and roof of my Odyssey. When I took it to the dealership about 4 months ago, they said it was not under warranty and they would not cover it. YESTERDAY, I received a notice from Honda in the mail stating that this is a known problem for the Midnight Blue Odyssey's, and that if I take it to the dealership, they will fix the issue. They extended the paint warranty to 7 years, 70,000 miles due to this issue. If you are having this problem, take it back to your dealership. If you already paid to have the problem fixed, contact your dealership to find out how to get Honda to reimburse you. (not sure how much they will reimburse, but anything is better than nothing.)

I noticed that the paint was pealing off of the rear window rims, top of the rear door, and on the hood. When I took my car to the dealer for a broken window, I asked about the paint pealing problems. I was told to come back when it was convenient and they'd have their "specialist" look at it. When I came back, I was told that a district manager had to look at it, and that they would call me when he was going to be in town. By the time he was able to meet me at the local dealer to see my van, I had driven over 50K miles. (by 80 miles) They proceeded to tell me that the paint was no longer covered, but to help me out, they'd cover 25% of the cost. Not including the hood, the estimate was almost $1,800! I don't know what to do, as I feel that they did this purposely. I used to brag about my van with its leather interior, but now I am thoroughly embarrassed to be driving around in a vehicle whose paint is pealing faster with each passing day. I never thought that Honda would do something so cheap. I am new to Lafayette, but I don't think I'll ever return to this Honda dealer! I really miss the service I got in Florida! The difference between the two are unbelievable and too numerous to mention, but they never once tried to pass off a problem to avoid my warranty!