{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11735882,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/05/2026","vin":"3CZRU6H54GM","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"Subject: Paint Failure \u2013 Known Defect (Honda White Paint Peeling)  Vehicle Information:   - Year: 2016   - Make: Honda   - Model: [Fit or HR-V \u2014 fill in]   - Color: Orchid White Pearl (NH-788P)   - Purchase Date: August 2016    Complaint:   I am reporting a paint defect affecting my 2016 Honda vehicle with Orchid White Pearl paint. The paint has been actively peeling since early September 2022 and has progressively worsened over time, now affecting numerous areas of the vehicle. The peeling is occurring without any external damage, impact, or misuse, and appears to be a spontaneous coating failure.  Honda previously acknowledged this issue and issued a warranty extension for affected vehicles. However, I was denied assistance solely because the vehicle is now outside the extended warranty period, despite the defect clearly matching known failure conditions.  This issue is widely reported among Honda vehicles with this paint color and model years. There are also class action lawsuits alleging that Honda vehicles suffer from defective white paint that peels and delaminates due to manufacturing defects.  Safety Concern:   While primarily cosmetic, peeling paint exposes underlying metal surfaces, which may lead to corrosion and long-term deterioration if not addressed.  Request:   I request that this issue be documented and investigated as a manufacturer defect. Consumers should not bear the cost of widespread premature paint failure that has already been acknowledged by the manufacturer.  Additional Notes:   Honda corporate has denied assistance based solely on warranty expiration, not on the nature of the defect itself.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"HR-V","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]}]}