2008 Honda Accord Exterior Lighting Problems
- 90
- 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 90 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- every seconds · 25 records
- headlights flicker · 21 records
- other drivers · 14 records
- very distracting · 9 records
- flashing lights · 7 records
- safety issue · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 56 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
About every minute or so the lights on my 2008 honda accord dim as i am driving down the road. It looks like i am flashing my lights. This happens when the fan kicks in, a/c or defrost is on. It is very distracting. *tr
ODI 10235897
Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting
Purchased a 2008 honda accord june 29,2008. Finally got a chance to drive the vehicle for a period of time with the headlight on last night and noticed that the headlights keep dimming momentarily as the a/c or fan cycles about every 20-30 seconds. Two issues that i have is that honda is aware of the issues as every 2008 accord does the same thing. It is rather noticeable and very distracting not only to the driver…
ODI 10234048
Exterior Lighting
Headlights on the 2008 honda accord briefly dim/flicker every 18 seconds whenever the air conditioning is in use. *tr
ODI 10234945
Exterior Lighting
On all 2008 accord ex-l 4 cylinder models, the exterior lights (most noticeable on headlights) momentarily dim (flicker) whenever the a/c compressor cycles on. This seems to be caused by the current draw of the two engine cooling fans. According to honda, this behavior is "normal" and is controlled by the eld (electronic load detector). In my opinion, this continual and noticeable change in headlight intensity is…
ODI 10233857
Exterior Lighting
Head and taillights dim every 20-30 seconds when a/c is running. This dimming mimics the flashing of your headlights that is the national signal to a semi truck driver that they have cleared your car and it's o.k .to proceed into your lane after passing you. This situation is an accident waiting to happen. It also could easily result in a road rage incident from a driver in front or behind you that thinks you are…
ODI 10238355
Exterior Lighting
Purchased new 2008 honda accord 4cyl. In june 2008. After a week i drove the vehicle at night and noticed that the headlights and tail light momentarily dim every 30 seconds or so. Called the dealer and was told to bring the vehicle which i did. They ran diagnostic test and i was told every is functioning as designed. After doing a google search "honda headlight dimming" i came upon several forums that host a number…
ODI 10254780
Exterior Lighting
2008 honda accord 4 cylinder ex-l w/navigation: while driving at night headlights flicker when the air conditioner is on. This occurs about every 15 seconds. The headlights become very dim and provide poor visibility and may also appear to other drivers that you are signaling them. It is a big distraction and makes the vehicle a safety hazard to drive at night while the air conditioner is engaged. The manufacturer…
ODI 10232572
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l. When driving with lights on both dim and bright lights flicker, like you are flashing them. It happens every 1 to 2 minutes especially when running the air conditioner. Dealer nor honda has any solution. This is a distraction which could cause an accident. *tr
ODI 10237030
Exterior Lighting
I own a honda accord 2008 ex sedan with the 190hp v4 engine. The headlamps and tail lamps go dim when i accelerate the car and then decelerate -- not only annoying it happens so often that my night vision is disrupted -- the headlamps are marginal to begin with especially in wet conditions as they wash out. *tr
ODI 10231884
Exterior Lighting
I just bought a 2008 honda accord 4cyl. The headlamps dim on and off every 20 seconds or so .it seems to dim when a/c compressor comes on. Honda websites said this is "normal"? *tr
ODI 10231091
Exterior Lighting
2008 honda accord 4 cylinder ex sedan. I just purchased the car new on 06/14/2008. When driving it for the first time at night, i noticed the headlamps dim and then return to full brightness in sync with the air conditioner compressor clutch engaging. The dimming occurs every 20 to 30 seconds when the air conditioner is on. It is very distracting and not typical of any of my previous cars. Dealer does not have a…
ODI 10231180
Exterior Lighting
New car less than 1000 miles on it the headlights flicker about every 15/30 seconds with the ac on/off every night. Honda says nothing is wrong and won't do anything. *tr
ODI 10237353
Exterior Lighting
Bought a brand new 2008 honda accord ex-l sedan. Headlights keep going dim when air conditioner kicks on. It is very annoying and other motor vehicles think i am flashing them. This occurs at least once every 2-3 minutes. I have read numerous complaints in chat forums regarding this issue that is affecting other drivers of the same year, make, and model. *tr
ODI 10231243
Exterior Lighting
2008 honda accord ex-l navi 4 cylinder. While driving at night with climate control on, as the a/c compressor cycles on, the headlights and all other lights dim noticeably. Honda dealer has stated this is "normal" for hondas, although my previous 2007 accord ex-l 4 cylinder did not exhibit this "feature". It is a safety issue and a defect with the automobile. Other drivers notice this "dimming" and assume you are…
ODI 10230551
Exterior Lighting
I purchased a 2008 accord ex-l with the 4 cylinder engine in june of 2008. The headlights on this vehicle flicker or dim at night as ac or other fans cycle on & off. This is very distracting for me & must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road. I took it to the dealership twice in the past year and was told this is a normal characteristic caused by the electrical load detector (eld) system. They are not…
ODI 10306859
Exterior Lighting
Headlights dim as air conditioning compressor cycles off and on. I have owned over 30 cars in my lifetime and this is the first time i have seen this. Apparently honda claims this is "normal". It is distracting to the driver and to oncoming cars. I have the 2008 lx-p model - 4 cylinder. *tr
ODI 10229856
Exterior Lighting
Headlights flicker each time ac compressor comes on. Vehicle is a 2008 honda accord lx-p (4cyl). Really annoying and could be a safety issue. Other vehicles flash their lights at me. *tr
ODI 10229595
Exterior Lighting
Re: 2008 honda accord coupe 4 cylinder low-beam headlights only project about 30-40 feet. According to dealer they are adjusted properly. Possibly they are just too dim. It is very difficult to drive on the country roads that i travel that have no street lights, unless i use the high beams. *tr
ODI 10250816
Exterior Lighting
2008 ACCORD HEADLIGHTS FLICKER. *TR
ODI 10290889
Exterior Lighting
I bought a 2008 honda accord approximately four weeks ago, when driving the car (with a/c on) the exterior lights flicker approximately every 15-30 minutes. The dealership has not provided a solution. Lights flickering is an unsafe and unacceptable condition. Other drivers do not know the flickering lights are not an act of aggression, nor is it safe for driver's to be exposed to continuous flickering lights. There…
ODI 10231086
Exterior Lighting
We purchased a 2008 honda accord ex-l in april of 2008. When driving at night the lights dim when the a/c fan kicks on. I feel it is a dangerous distraction to the driver and other vehicles. Other vehicles feel that i am turning on my bright lights and fear for safety of myself and family to another aggressive driver. The dealership and honda will not do anything about this and said the vehicle is acting normal. I…
ODI 10244948
Exterior Lighting
Just bought my 08 accord lx sedan 4 cyl 2 months ago, after 2 days, i noticed that the headlights start flickering every 20 - 30 sec aprox. I went to the "classic honda" dealer 2 times, they said "its normal". This is a safety issue, because it is distracting. Also, other drivers think that i am flashing my lights at them. *tr
ODI 10233255
Exterior Lighting
Headlights dim when ac kicks on and off. They dim for a about 1 sec. *tr
ODI 10233005
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My 2008 honda accord ex-l lights flicker or dim at night when all equip. Or ac is on very distracting for me must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road have been to dealer twice for this problem and they say it is normal i have an 2007 accord that dose not have this problem also have a 2003 acura tls that does not or have i ever had this problem in the 50 years i have been owning cars. What to do next??…
ODI 10231352
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2008 honda accord, 4-cyl. Headlights appear to "flicker." i have seen other complaints of this problem, but they appear to be to a much greater degree than my problem. However, this problem could get worse and could cause an accident, i.e., another driver could interpret the headlight flicker as permission to pull out in traffic and cause a collision. *tr
ODI 10227536
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