Honda Accord Headlights Problems
- 64
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 19
- Years with records
- 1991–2016
- Stored years
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 64 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- headlights flicker · 7 records
- every seconds · 7 records
- current mileage · 6 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- night headlights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
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Headlights
2016 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to blown out day time running lights. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld *js the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified but did not offer any assistance.*js
ODI 11103188
Electrical System · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v418000 (electrical system). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. When starting the vehicle, the battery had to be charged before the vehicle would start. The driver's side fog light also suddenly…
Fire reported
ODI 11021072
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, the low beam head lamps were too dim and impaired the contact's visibility. The contact had to turn on the high beam headlights in order to see the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50.
ODI 10670539
Air Bags · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 mph. The air bag deployed on low impact when she hit a lamp base pole on the driver's side bumper. The contact injured her right forearm which required surgery. The vehicle was not taken to an dealer or an independent mechanic to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10561620
Exterior Lighting · Headlights
The low beam lamps of the headlights have failed 3 times - twice in the driver side, once on the passenger side. This appears to be a major problem for honda as other honda models have been recalled for the same type of failure. Additionally, due to the design of the car, it is extremely complicated to replace the bulb. As noted in the car instruction manual, the lining from the front wheel well must be removed to…
ODI 10480223
Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated when the air conditioner was being used, the headlights would flicker from high to a lower level intensity. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the headlights was designed in that way and they were unable to do anything to the vehicle. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10326842
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim when illuminated and impaired her vision. An authorized dealer advised the contact to replace the headlights. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. Updated 09/28/11*lj updated 10/11/11
ODI 10421353
Headlights
I purchased a 2008 accord ex-l with the 4 cylinder engine on 5/30/08. 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 able…
ODI 10273475