2008 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,520 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 62 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 67 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsFeb 2, 2016
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Campaign 16V056000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Aug 4, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 11V395000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentNov 18, 2009
HONDA IS RECALLING AFTERMARKET FULL NOSE MASKS, PART NUMBER 08P35-TA0-100 AND 08P35-TA6-100 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2007. THE ACCESSORY WAS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE NOSE MASK MATERIAL TO INTERFERE WITH PART OF THE HOOD LATCH. IF THE HOOD HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED AND THE NOSE MASK INTERFERES WITH THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM THE HOOD MAY POP OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN.
THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
HONDA IS ASKING OWNERS TO PLEASE REMOVE THE NOSE MASK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL ANY AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE NOSE MASK AND HAVE IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 09E063000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
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Exterior lighting, Oct 18, 2008
THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX-L 4 CYLINDER FLICKERS WHEN A/C OR HEATER ARE HOLD. HEADLIGHTS ARE ALSO TOO DIM. IT IS A SAFELY HAZARD TO OTHER PEOPLE, ONCOMING CARS SOMETIMES THINK IM HIGHBEAMING THEM WHEN MY LIGHTS FLICKER. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Oct 10, 2008
I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 1,500 MILES ON MY NEW ACCORD AND I'VE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK EACH TIME THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR KICKS IN, ABOUT EVERY 20-30 SECONDS. I'VE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, THEY SAID "ITS NORMAL". THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE IT IS DISTRACTING TO BOTH MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS. ALSO, OTHER DRIVERS THINK THAT I AM FLASHING MY LIGHTS AT THEM. *TR
Exterior lighting, Oct 9, 2008
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 WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING DONE WITH THIS. *TR
Exterior lighting, Visibility, Oct 7, 2008
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER 1 TO 2 TIMES PER MINUTE. IF THE A/C UNIT OR HEATER/DEFROSTER ARE ON IT OCCURS 2 TO 3 TIMES PER MINUTE. TWICE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. THE HEADLIGHTS STAYED DIM FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER WERE I PURCHASED IT. THEY SAID THEY ALREADY HAD OTHER VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THERE WAS NO FIX. I RETURNED ONE MONTH LATER, THE SERVICE MANAGER GAVE ME THE HONDA 800# AND TOLD ME TO CALL HONDA MOTOR CORP. THE ANSWER I GET THERE IS NO RECALL. *TR
Exterior lighting, Oct 4, 2008
HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS FLICKER WHILE DRIVING WITH THE A/C ON.*TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Equipment, Oct 2, 2008
WE BOUGHT A NEW 2008 HONDA ACCORD, WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE DEFROSTER OR THE AC ON THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL DIME, AT FIRST ALMOST TO DARK, THE DEALER HAS REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND THE FUSE BOX THIS DID HELP A LITTLE, BUT NOW ITS NOTHING THE KNOW TO DO THE RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE CALL THE 800 # FOR HONDA AND THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL, I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS ANSWER AT ALL. HELP WITH THIS WOULD BE GREAT THANKS. *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 24, 2008
THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER EVERY 20-30 SECONDS, HIGH AND LOW BEAM. VERY DISTRACTING. *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 21, 2008
ACCORD LX - HEAD LIGHTS DIM/FLASH WHEN AC COMPRESSOR TURNS ON. THIS IS DISTRACTING AS A DRIVER. ONCOMING CARS HAVE "FLASHED ME BACK" CAUSE MOMENTARY VISION LOSS DUE TO HIGH BEAMS FROM OTHER CAR. *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 20, 2008
I JUST PURCHASED A 2008 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN. IT IS EX-L, 4 CYL. AUTO. WE HAVE NOTED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD DIM PERIODICALLY BY ITSELF AND THEN RETURN TO NORMAL. THIS PROBLEMS OCCURS AT LEAST WHEN THE FAN STARTS TO WORK, AND THE DIMMING IS QUITE NOTICEABLE. IT IS VERY DISTURBING WHEN DRIVING IN THE NIGHT, AND VERY DANGEROUS WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGES ON THE HIGHWAY. THE AC BECOMES LESS EFFECTIVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I ALSO WORRY THAT THIS FREQUENT DIMMING WILL DAMAGE THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER CARS INCLUDING HONDAS, BUT NEVER HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 19, 2008
2008 HONDA ACCORD HEADLIGHT DIMS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD EVERY MINUTE OR LESS. OTHER CARS THINK YOU ARE FLASHING THEM WITH HIGH BEAMS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE HEADLIGHT ARE ON WITH THE AC ON AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 18, 2008
INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT FLICKER ON 4 CYLINDER HONDA ACCORD 2008. ONCOMING DRIVERS APPEAR TO INTERPRET THIS AS MY TRYING TO "SIGNAL" THEM. DRIVERS THAT I FOLLOW ALSO SEEM TO THINK THE SAME THING. I HAVE NOTICED THIS IN NORMAL CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT IT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF ANYONE MISINTERPRETS THE FLICKERING (WHICH IS VERY NOTICEABLE). *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 13, 2008
DURING NIGHT-TIME TRAVEL WHILE USING THE AIR-CONDITIONING OR FRONT DEFROSTER THE HEAD LIGHTS DIM EVERY 8-15 SECONDS WHEN THE CONDENSER KICKS ON... IT CAN BE QUITE NOTICEABLE AND OTHER DRIVERS THINK I AM FLASHING MY LIGHTS WHEN THIS OCCURS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE NOT TRIED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE FOR VIEWING COMPLAINTS HERE, HONDA HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED A PROBLEM AND THUS DOESN'T HAVE A SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHENEVER THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, THEY SUDDENLY DIM EVERY 15-17 SECONDS BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SUPPOSED TO FUNCTION IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 400.
Steering, Exterior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 8, 2008
MY 2008 ACCORDS CONSISTENTLY FLASH/DIM EVERY 30 SECONDS WHEN THE AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL MODE IS ON. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING ON A DARK ROAD AT NIGHT AS ONE'S EYES NATURALLY LOOK AWAY FROM THE ROAD FOR ABOUT A SECOND-- ENOUGH TIME TO BE DANGEROUS. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID ALL VEHICLES DO THIS. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ANY VEHICLE DOING THIS. I ASKED WHEN THE SERVICE BULLETIN WOULD BE COMING OUT, ASSUMING THERE IS ONE IN THE WORKS GIVEN THE WIDESPREAD ISSUE, BUT THE SERVICE WRITER IGNORED MY COMMENT. I HAD TO LITERALLY DEMAND THAT THE DEALER WRITE MY COMPLAINT ON THE REPAIR ORDER, AND AT THE END, WITH MY REPAIR ORDER, THE CLERK HANDED ME AN ARTICLE TRYING TO EXPLAIN AWAY THE ISSUE OR PACIFY ME. (IT WAS A HONDA ARTICLE, WHICH LOOKED LIKE IT WAS FROM A REPAIR MANUAL OR BROCHURE, WHICH STATED THAT BASICALLY, IF THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINED TO TELL THEM ITS NORMAL.) IN "AUTO" CLIMATE MODE, THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR/FAN KICKS ON EVERY 30 SECONDS (EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER) AND THE LIGHTS SEEM TO FLASH AT THAT TIME. ALSO,THE STEERING PUMP MAKES A VERY LOUD WHINING/MOANING NOISE AT 1500-2000 RPMS, AND THE STEERING IN THE VEHICLE HAS A SHUTTLING/SLIPPING SENSATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL UPON TURNING. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE STEERING ISSUE AND HAS ORDERED A NEW POWER STEERING PUMP WHICH WILL HOPEFULLY REMEDY THE ISSUE. FINALLY, THE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, DOES NOT OPEN THE DOOR ON OCCASION. THIS IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE AS BEING ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN EMERGENCY IS CRITICAL. FOR SUCH A HIGHLY TOUTED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER, HONDA NEEDS TO WORK ON FIXING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CARS ON THE ROAD AND FINDING A RESOLUTION, NOT JUST THEIR REPUTATION AND/OR THEIR BOTTOM LINE. ALSO, HONDA NEEDS TO INSTRUCT ITS DEALERS TO TAKE ITS CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT'S SERIOUSLY, NOT SIMPLY ATTEMPT TO DIMINISH THE COMPLAINT (I.E. HEADLIGHTS FLASHING) BECAUSE IT IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH HONDA'S HANDLING OF THE DEFECTS. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 28, 2008
HEADLIGHTS ON 2008 HONDA ACCORD FLICKER AND DIM WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 20 SECONDS. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 17, 2008
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, I NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT, BRIEF FLICKERING OF THE HEADLAMPS. THIS FLICKERING IS DISTRACTING AS IT OCCURS FAIRLY OFTEN (2-3 TIMES PER MINUTE). *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 15, 2008
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 EITHER FLASHING HEADLIGHTS OR TAPPING THE BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIR BUT THEY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO EVEN ATTEMPT A FIX AS HONDA SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL. I CONTACTED HONDA CORP IN CALIFORNIA AND THE CASE MANAGER BASICALLY STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND CASE CLOSED. I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT HONDA IS LOOKING INTO THE HEADLIGHT ISSUE AND IT HAS BEEN PUT INTO EXTREME ENGINEERING(WHATEVER THAT MEANS). THEY SAID HOWEVER THAT THIS IS NO GUARANTEE THAT A FIX WILL COME. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR YOU TO PUT PRESSURE ON HONDA TO FIX THIS AND TO STOP SELLING THESE CARS UNTIL THEY FIX THIS? DOES SOMEONE NEED TO DIE FIRST IS THAT YOUR CRITERIA. YOUR WHOLE PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC. PLEASE DO WHAT IS RIGHT. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 12, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHENEVER THE CONTACT IS DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATES AND THE HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF AND THEN DIM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES LISTED REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM WHEN THE AIR CONDITION COMES ON. UPDATED 09/17/08. *JB
Exterior lighting, Aug 11, 2008
HEADLIGHTS DRASTICALLY DIM WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR DEFROSTER IS TURNED ON. BOTH BRIGHT AND DIMS DIM DOWN AND COME BACK UP, LIKE YOU ARE FLASHING YOUR HEADLIGHTS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY 20 TO 30 SECONDS, AS THE COMPRESSOR CYCLES ON AND OFF. VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT WHEN LIGHTS DIM DOWN. HONDA CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL ELECTRONIC LOAD DETECTOR OPERATION. PROBLEM IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS. MANY COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE. I WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR AT NIGHT IF AIR CONDITIONER OR DEFROSTER IS NEEDED. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 7, 2008
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
Exterior lighting, Aug 5, 2008
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
Exterior lighting, Aug 3, 2008
2008 HONDA ACCORD EX-L 4CYL AUTO. HEADLIGHTS DIM WHENEVER A/C CYCLES. CARS AT NIGHT SOMETIMES THINK THAT I AM FLASHING MY LIGHTS AT THEM. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 3, 2008
HEADLIGHTS BLINK OUT BRIEFLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM NOT A SINGULAR INCIDENT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 2, 2008
2008 HONDA ACCORD 4 CYLINDER HEADLIGHTS CONSISTENTLY DIM AND BRIGHTEN WITH THE A/C ON. THIS IS NOT A MINOR CHANGE IN ILLUMINATION. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE LOWERING OR DIMMING YOUR LIGHTS AND THEN IMMEDIATELY BRIGHTENING THEM. THIS CAUSES A MISCONCEPTION BY OTHERS OF AN INTENT TO PASS OR TO ASK THEM TO DIM LIGHTS IF THEY ARE COMING TOWARD ME. HONDA DEALERSHIP IS SAYING THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE DO THIS BEFORE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 35 YEARS AND OWNED NUMEROUS VEHICLES. THIS CANNOT BE MISCONSTRUED AS "AVERAGE" CYCLING OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VARIATION OF THE ILLUMINATION AND THE OCCURRENCE RATE IS ABSURDLY OUT OF PROPORTION. *TR
Exterior lighting, Equipment, Jul 30, 2008
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2008 HONDA ACCORD WITH A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER KICKS ON AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND QUICK DIMMING ALMOST FLASHING OF THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS. IT IS BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEEM AS THOUGH I AM FLICKERING MY HEAD LIGHTS TO THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. I CONTACTED HONDA BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND A REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS TOLD THIS IS "NORMAL" AND "WITHIN SPECS". I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS PROBLEM AS I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEY WERE ALL TOLD THE SAME FROM HONDA REPRESENTATIVES. I HAVE OWNED OVER 50 CARS IN MY LIFETIME AND FLICKERING LIGHTS, LET ALONE ON A BRAND NEW $27000 CARE SHOULD NEVER BE CONSIDERED "NORMAL." THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND I APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE. SINCERELY, JOHN KALAPODIS *TR