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2000 Honda Accord lights problems

43 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 114,100. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
43
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
114,100
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Headlights
    7
  • Brake lights
    5
  • Brake lights: switch
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Accord lights problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Honda Accord lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 14

Related recalls

Interior lightingReported June 7, 2004 · 19,572 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
Risk
If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
Remedy
Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. Owner notification began june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 04V256000 · Recall details

What 2000 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 23, 2024 · Lights · IL

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was film covering the inside of the headlights, causing the lights to fail to illuminate properly. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who confirmed that it was a known failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had to be taken to a body shop to have the film cleaned off the headlights. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 20, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 197,025 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. While driving 45 MPH, the instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the failure occurred once or twice a week for the past year. The failure occurred so many times that the interior lighting also failed to illuminate. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v256000 (interior lighting) as the cause of the failure. The dealer (joyce koon honda, 10640 automotive dr., manassas, va 20109) confirmed that the failures were identical; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 197,025.

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Lights · NC

Lights blinking out on dashboard while driving...works periodically

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Airbags, Lights · 35 miles · FL

Takata recall I am afraid to drivbe my car because of these issues

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Engine, Lights · 95,000 miles · MI

When car is driven during hot days and you turn the car off, it will not start again tell the car cools off. This happens during the summer months.now that the car is older, it will not start at all during some of the hot days. This include when I start the car for first time that day. Took the car in once years ago and they said they fixed it but I keep having the same problem. They wanted to charge me more money to try to fix it again. Front passage headlights always been foggy. Car also never hugged the road right. Dealership could never find the problem.

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Lights · 150,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. The contact stated that the lighting and gauges on the instrument panel would not illuminate or provide any readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, who stated the multiplex control unit would have to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v256000 (interior lighting) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Lights · 104,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. The contact stated that all of the lights on the dashboard failed. The manufacturer was notified who stated the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v256000 (interior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2012 · Lights · 114,100 miles · TX

The dashboard illumination lighting failed on my honda 2000 accord ex v6 while driving during night time. The dimmer switch had no response to its control. Right now there is no lighting in the dashboard.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Lights · 119,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord ex. The contact stated that the instrument panel would not illuminate during the night and the contact was unable to determine at what speeds he was traveling. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v256000 (interior lighting). The failure and the current mileages were approximately 119,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Lights · 79,000 miles · NH

My nighttime dashboard lights have stopped working on my honda accord ex v6. I can no longer see my gauges at night. Doing some searching it appears that the multiplex control unit may have failed. It looks like honda has recalled this on 2000 accord lx v6 but not the ex.

Questions about the 2000 Honda Accord lights

Does the 2000 Honda Accord have lights problems?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Honda Accord, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Honda Accord lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 114,100 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Accord lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 04V256000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda Accord have the most lights problems?

The Honda Accord model years with the most lights complaints are 2016 (128 complaints), 2008 (113 complaints) and 2003 (56 complaints).

Other 2000 Honda Accord problems

Airbags 454Transmission 201Electrical 171Body 83Engine 76Acceleration 64Suspension 64Seat belts 56Brakes 53Seats 35Fuel system 32Steering 25Visibility 17Tires 15Locks 9Wheels 4Driver assistance 2

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