2004 Honda Accord Exterior Lighting Problems
- 32
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
The srs light of my car come on and goes off all the time. Sometimes when i am driving, suddenly will turn on for a while. I usually pull over and turn off the engineer and turn it on back and wait a few. This happens constantly, and i have read the manual, this has to do with the front air bags, and according to the manual book can be 'an alert to a potential airbags, side curtain airbags, front seat belt…
ODI 11302077
Exterior Lighting · Steering
This vehicle and model has had 2 recalls regarding aftermarket parts in steering wheels, holes in leaking hoses and valves and fire hazardous. The second one is regarding low beam lights and very poor visibility, increasing probabilities of a crash. I have called american honda to honor the repairs of this 2 recalls and they do not want to do it, because the car is already 14 years old. So i am driving a faulty…
ODI 11282901
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Heads lights dim as i drive in city streets. Honda has a service bulletin on this but never did a recall on hondas 2003 to 2005. The eld has a faulty solder joint. This is what the honda factory service bulletin states. This is very dangerous at night. Part is over $550.00 plus labor.
ODI 11054064
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The panel lights on the radio has went out. I can't recall if it happened while i was driving or not, but i noticed it while driving. In the 2004 honda accord, the ac, radio, & clock share the same display. It was raining the other night while i was driving and my windows fogged up. It was impossible to find the defrost button at night since all the display lights stop working. This is a big safety issue and…
ODI 10872614
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
The headlights flicker between normal output and dim output making it very difficult to verify if the headlights are even operational at times much less see in front of you while driving. It looks as if the headlights are rapidly turning off and on. This has been happening since the car was brand new but every time it's taken to a honda dealership, they don't know what the issue is. I have paid hundreds and hundreds…
ODI 10811626
Exterior Lighting
Clock, radio, ac lighting panel went out and did not come on when ignition was turned on. No display.
ODI 10808036
Exterior Lighting
The control panel for the heating ac and defroster is not lighting up . Cannot see when the car fogs up !
ODI 10726325
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The display where the heater and radio is does not light up, we just purchased this veh 2/12/15... I tried to drive it last night and it's a safety issue after dark, u can't see to turn knobs/buttons or any thing to do w/the heater....u have to turn overhead done lights on to see the buttons, it's very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10683427
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The unit lights behind the radio knobs, a/c functions etc. Has gone out. It is a consistent issure with these honda's. Honda is requiring almost a 1000.00 to fix. Read the customers reviews online ..its a common issue.
ODI 10764748
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Car just shut off when i stepped on the brake. Had to restart the car and it ran fine until i hit the brakes again. Now it shuts off or stalls whenever i use the brakes, turn signals, head lights, and high beam lights. Check engine light will flash rapidly and go out sometimes. *tr
ODI 10519505
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights wont work, systemic problem with honda motors 2003-2004 product line,many pilots and civics recalled but not accords . Must use same parts and engineering. *tr
ODI 10491428
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
Exterior Lighting
Radio display lights are out. The panel is completely dark. The a/c-heat controls, clock, radio are all displayed on this panel. This will not let me leave the failed components in the box and won't send the message....
ODI 10453414
Exterior Lighting
The display light on the radio went out and i cannot see to turn other items on at night, ie air/heat/ etc. When i looked on line i found a number of complaints about the same issue. This is a safety concern. Has there been an official recall? *tr
ODI 10448053
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
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the interior light of the dashboard and the center console malfunctioned. The contact had difficulty seeing the speedometer, fuel gauge and the clock while driving. The contact the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10438022
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 · 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
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
Exterior Lighting · Visibility
In early 2011, i noticed that the backlights for the hvac controls, radio, and gear shifter all went out. The cabin is completely dark when driving at night. When i contacted honda, they said that this is an identified problem on some 2003-2004 accords but that my car is excluded from the extended warranty. The repair is $1,000 which is not a reasonable cost for a manufacturer defect. It is very difficult to operate…
ODI 10430240
Exterior Lighting
The failure occurs under regular driving whenever a rock or debris hits the fog light lenses causing it to crack or shatter. It has occurred 5 times in the last six years, and also hundreds of times to other honda and acura owners. The consequences include glass shards falling onto the road, and sometimes causes the bulbs to break and the fog lights to go out. The dealer replaces the fog light assembly with an…
ODI 10401379
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving on the freeway with rain, and the whole front panel (where the stereo, a/c, emergency light, went off. As i was tryng to find the emergency light( cause i was going slow in the rain and fix the temp. To clear de window i almost crash with another car. This shoul be taken more serious. I called and honda said i was out of warranty. Ive been going to the dealer and they want me to pay almost a $1000, i…
ODI 10477016
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Light display went out that controls radio and hvac components 2 years ago. Dark at night when driving and when the windows get fogged up you can not see the switch to turn on defrost because the printed circuit board has stopped working, so it requires you to turn on interior light to find the defrost button, this is very dangerous while driving at night. After researching last night i found honda extended the…
ODI 10482147
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