2004 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 113
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 113 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Instrument Cluster/Panel · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My wife had parked in a parking space with a very slight downward slope. There was another space ahead of her. She had been driving in a heavy rain. The car was operating normally. When she returned about 15 minutes later, the brake pedal felt hard. She started the engine and shifted into reverse. The car started coasting forward. The brakes remained hard and didn't stop the car. She stopped it by shifting to park,…
ODI 10453326
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The lights on the radio and ac pannel do not work, the lcd does not display the radio stations or the ac temperatures. *tr
ODI 10452621
Electrical System · Engine
The transmission is fail according to honda dealer inspection, honda dealer does not take any responsability of the transmission problem neither the honda manufacturer. Air condition does not cool on even it was repaired once but it still does not work. *tr
ODI 10465220
Electrical System
The display has gone out. This is a known fact for honda. They extended the warranty. Many experience after the warranty. Circuit board is faulty and they know it, why not replace it for owners who spent money on their product. This takes away from some visibility inside vehicle. I'm told it may be a heat issue... *tr
ODI 10450533
Electrical System
The lights on the radio and ac pannel do not work, the lcd does not display the radio stations or the ac temperatures. Now i find that the cost is over $800.00. Also i remember that when i brought the car in for service, in the past, the technician asked me if i had any problems with the dash light, seems he already knew about this problem over a year ago.
ODI 10453418
Electrical System
Ignition problem- can not turn key in ignition switch, can not turn on car. Left me stranded several times. When searching complaints there has been previous complaints for same problem. Why no recall for problem. I am told it would be very expensive to fix. Air bag light keeps coming on- i have never received any recall notice. *tr
ODI 10449897
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated the instrument panel lighting would not illuminate. All of the gauges were operable but the lighting would not illuminate when driving the vehicle at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 250,000.
ODI 10495196
Electrical System
The consult circuit board that lights up where to find the defroster, heater, stereo, ac is totally dark. This is a safety issue and i must turn on a light to see the controls and i feel this is a great safety issue and should be a recall for all honda's since i have read on line how many people had this problem. I was never notified by honda that they would fix it free (possible) if you get your car there before…
ODI 10443806
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While parked, the contact noticed that the lights on the heating and air conditioning panel would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the panel would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Updated 4/2/12 *cn
ODI 10450727
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats · Sensor/Control Module
The air bag warning indicator is illuminated spontaneously regardless if the vehicle was in motion or at start-up and whether the front passenger seat was occupied or unoccupied. The recall 07v001000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) does not include my vin. *tr
ODI 10445581
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
On december 30, 2011 the back-light on my radio stereo as well as the a/c panel went out. This poses a safety issue because 1. During storms or bad weather, i cannot see what station to turn the radio for tornado warnings or weather updates. 2. To adjust a/c or heater settings, i must take my focus off the road to turn on the overhead light and adjust settings. 3. In weather conditions such as high fog or where you…
ODI 10444632
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
For no fault on my part, radio lcd clock light stop working. This should be a recall, it is happening to all 2003 to 2007 cars. *tr
ODI 10456688
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While parked, the contact noticed that the center console lighting was no longer illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the circuit panel in the radio system failed and the circuit board would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,381. ..updated 04/19/12 *bf the consumer…
ODI 10453836
Electrical System · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Smells burning when use heated seats, something is burning. Passenger seat, we are afraid of fire,, we stopped using it. *tr
ODI 10440208
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated the lights on the instrument panel failed to function. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
ODI 10437789
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The contact stated that the instrument panel would illuminate as the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 114,000.
ODI 10499947
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
All lights of display box (for radio, a/c, audio, car info, temperature, clock, etc), display panel, and backlights of all switches on that box, such as heater on/off, a/c, front and rear defroster, temperature, and all controls about electronics, are gone, i.e. Not displayed. Functions are working but backlight isn't working. It is a serious problem for safety. For example, in the night when you drive highway, you…
ODI 10447393
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
My radio and a/c display went out. I have to turn on my interior lights at night to adjust the temperature in my car. It is extremely dangerous if my windows get foggy and i cannot fix it without pulling off of the road. This car needs to be recalled. I should not have to pay $1000 for a problem that all of these models are having. *tt
ODI 10459325
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
The interior lighting on the radio and other components went out. It is dangerous to be driving and trying to figure out where fan and other buttons are in the dark. I should not need to use a flashlight to figure out how to clear fog from the windows. If i have a related accident my insurance company would consider it my fault even though it is a design or manufacturing defect. *kb
ODI 10446247
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated the instrumental panel circuit board failed. The instrumental panel and interior lights would not come on. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.
ODI 10421429
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
I have no lights in the top of the car; a/c lights nor a/c work and the door lights. I feel very unsafe not being able to see when i get in or out of my vehicle. The seat belt tightens up whether brakes are applied or not. Not having any dash lights are essential to the safety of any vehicle. Want assist!!!!!!!!! *js
ODI 10453511
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the key would not turn in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10412282
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
I purchased a 2004 honda accord in october of 2008, the car was running and functioning well until the year 2010 where i started to have problems with the radio not working, the transmission failed and now in 2011 had to replace the sop ecm (per honda dealer the memory card of the car), i have spent more than $6,000 on this car because i had so many major a minor problems with it. And even though i have followed the…
ODI 10407359
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Major electrical problems began about 2 years ago. Radio display won't light, but radio/cd still plays; air conditioner cools intermittently, though compressor is working and freon is adequate; tail lights sometimes work, sometimes don't; ignition switch makes a noise as though the engine was already started when i turned the key, even though it wasn't - eventually the ignition switch had to be replaced (problem…
ODI 10463578
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the radio will power on and off on its own and while the radio was turned off it began trying to eject compact disc although nothing was in the cd player. The dealer was contacted and stated they were not aware of the problem. The vehicle failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact does not feel safe driving the vehicle . The failure mileage…
ODI 10447719
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Honda Accord.
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