2004 Honda Accord: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 15, 2026 · Airbags, Steering · KY

I have 22 recalls in my Jerry app and also on here. Have problems when first starting up and shifting just got from a dealer in Ohio. Maybe a year and a half ago my name is Tracy Harney my address is 702 Inverness place ft thomas Ky 41075 also my air bag light is on and my headlights are not very visible at nite wondering if all recalls on vehicle were fixed. Or still open. 8599076824. Leave message if don’t answer if you call.

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Lights, Steering · 65,000 miles · FL

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 vehicle, and to make matters worse I am already disable from 2 car accidents (as a passenger) one of the recalls, the steering wheel, was already taken care of in the past, but it still persist now as I bought it. 2 leaking steering wheel hoses. And the head lights haven't been done ever! My car has already been diagnosed by a honda dealer specialist and american honda does not want to assume the repairs of these 2 recalls. American honda does not make themselves responsible for their own faulty vehicles, passed a certain time! Where are my rights??????

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · TN

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 of dollars repairing random things honda "thinks" might fix the problem but it's still a major issue that affects safety of the honda driver, passengers and other drivers on the road.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · CT

While driving the vehicle at night, I experienced a spontaneous total electrical failure when switching the dash control which powers the digital thermometer/odometer control. This effected headlights, steering and braking, as if the car was turned completely off, but I was able to coast toward the road shoulder.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · CA

This reported issue is not specific to my 2004 honda accord, but applies to many vehicles. On almost a weekly basis, I see people driving their cars at night on freeways and city streets without their lights on, posing a danger to other motorists who might not see them. I believe the cause of this can be solved simply: change the light switch to not illuminate the dashboard unless the lights are on. My car always has its dashboard illuminated, regardless of whether the lights are on or not. There is a small "idiot light" of a green headlight when the lights are on, but it hardly noticeable. If instead the car's dashboard would be dark when the lights aren't on (like in 25+ year-old cars), I believe most drivers would be much less likely to forget to turn their lights on -- do you agree?

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · FL

Battery light continually flickers intermittently. When the battery light flickers, my headlights get very dim, my A/C fans fluctuate in speed, and my aftermarket stereo amplifiers (2) cut out. When it first happened, I immediately took my vehicle to an auto parts store where they tested the battery, starter, and alternator. Battery had a dead cell but was still holding a charge. Starter and alternator tested ok. I bought a new battery on the spot. That did not correct the problem. I have brought the vehicle to get checked at multiple auto parts stores and the auto repair shop. No one can find anything wrong. Every day seems to get a little worse. It has gotten to the point where the battery light is always on and the car loses power intermittently along with all of the other symptoms I have already listed.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Body · 103,100 miles · IL · crash

I was heading north bound and the on coming vehicle was heading south bound he made a improper left turn in to the front of my car, the entire front of my car was damaged hood,windscreen,headlights,right and left front fender, radiator,AC condenser, horn and chassis frame. But my airbags did not deployed.

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 40,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the low beam, high beam and fog lights became dim. The failure was recurring and the instrument panel and radio lighting would also sporadically fail. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was indicated that the eld device in the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be inspected and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40000.

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 58,643 miles · MS

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.

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 940,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · CA

The front instrument panel (the panel that contains the buttons to turn on/off the defrost, heater, air conditioner, radio) failed to illuminate in april of 2009. After getting in my car, putting my key in the ignition, and turning the headlights on I noticed that the panel did not illuminate. Typically, the panel illuminates after turning on the headlights. This day, after turning on the headlights the panel did not illuminate and has never there after illuminated since that date. At first I thought it to be an issue with a fuse (since it is an electrical issue) so I sought the owners manual to see which fuse controlled the panel. After having difficulty understanding the fuse layout I searched online for help and that is when I discovered that many other honda owners have had this problem and that it in fact is not a problem caused by a simple fuse. This is a significant safety issue at night due to the fact that it is very difficult to find the defrost button on the panel when it is not illuminated and on rainy nights or other nights when the defrost is needed be very obstructive to the clear visibility of the driver of they can not access the defrost when needed. Because of this safety issue it is highly recommended that a recall is activated to replace and fix the electrical malfunctions of the panel that I have detailed.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · GA

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 need to use a defrost, I must must take my focus off the road to turn on the overhead light and adjust settings.