In May 2018, a class action was filed against the manufacturer Honda for paint problems affecting Honda Civics and Acura CSX. The appeal affects 140,000 Honda-Civic manufactured between 2006 and 2013 as well as 7,000 Acura CSX models assembled between 2006 and 2011.
On July 6, the claim was settled out of court, which was approved. Under this settlement, the Honda manufacturer will finally have to compensate its former and current customers for paint problems that have occurred on many Civic and Acura CSX brand vehicles.
Due to this out-of-court settlement, this operation could cost Honda nearly $27 million, depending on the number of requests that the law firm responsible for the file receives and accepts. The latter will act as an independent director. Those who qualify will be able to have their car repainted or receive financial compensation of up to $2,675 per vehicle. This compensation is intended to reimburse the cost of repairs already carried out, to compensate for the damage suffered or, even, the loss of value at the time of the resale of the vehicle, caused by the problem of delamination of the paint.
Affected former and current owners now have until March 30, 2023 to submit their complaint on the site. When complaining, people will need to provide photos, invoices, contracts or proof of registration, otherwise a sworn statement may be filed (under certain conditions).
In addition, it is not necessary to always be the owner of your vehicle in order to be eligible for this compensation. If you bought the vehicle in new condition and then sold it, you are still eligible for a certain amount as long as your vehicle showed signs of paint degradation.
The claim period began on September 30.
