2007 Honda Accord: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 23, 2024 · Lights · IL

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was film covering the inside of both 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 would have 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 file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 4, 2023 · CO

The doors won’t unlock even though the key fob works (panic button goes off, headlights double flash when clicking lock button), however the door won’t unlock with the key fob button or the key itself, thereby leaving a person stranded outside in the cold in a potentially unsafe area. There is no way to get into the car in this situation. Very dangerous as my teenager was locked outside the car at 10:30 at night in 19 degree weather in a dark parking lot.

Filed Nov 20, 2020 · Electrical · PA

First of all I'm really surprised to find out that honda does not have a recall for the a PCM - ECM power relay. This should be a safety issue. Basically while driving my car if I have the heat on the vehicle will turn off when I slow down or come to a stop. If I flash my high beams the car would shut off (while at a stop). Finally I took my car to a friend and their auto link tester read p0685-ECM- PCM. He told me to take it to a dealership which I did and had to pay for a diagnostic and the agent there inform me that the software needed to be updated. Now for 2 months I have been driving my vehicle that I have own for over 10 years, and every now and then it turns off on me when I'm at a red light, stop sign and sometimes when I slow down. There has been 2 times that I was almost hit from behind because the vehicle turns off. For years I have always purchased honda accord but with them not owning up to things that are happening with their vehicles as far a safety issue I might have to look into purchasing another make and model when I purchase my next vehicle. Honda needs to do a recall on these model of accords so people can their vehicle into a dealership to have their electrical software updated.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Transmission · 132,750 miles · FL · crash

I had returned home from christmas shopping at 9 in the evening on 12/10/16. I drove up my driveway put my car in park, pressed the automatic garage door opener which is on my visor and the door opened but my garage light did not come on. I left my headlights on for this reason and the engine on. I went. Out and emptied the back seat of all the christmas packages and walked in the house through the garage. I went to the front door to bring in a box from ups and then went to the garage and was shocked to find my car in there crushing my washing machine. All of this in a span of no more than 3 minutes. The car went in straight so there was no damage to the structure to my single car garage. If my washer didn't stop it, it would have gone through the house. I had a $700 speed queen washer that was only 3 years old. I checked online to see if my car had ever been recalled for this issue and found a the federal safety agency campaign #11v39500 announced on 08/04/16 involving 1,512,107 vehicles. I called the service dept of honda of ocala with my complaint and necessary information including VIN # and they never returned my call. I called honda corp. At 1‑800‑999‑1099 and spoke to olivia. She informed me that my VIN # was not included in the recall, asked my if I had reported this to my insurance company and would I give her the name of my insurance company. She said this was a matter for the accident division. I did not have an accident. She said I should receive a call from the accident division.. I bought this car used about 3 years ago from honda of ocala and it is almost paid for and I can not afford to trade it in. Now it can't leave it running in my driveway to cool off or at 6 am to defrost on our freezing winter mornings before I head to work.. Please can I get some help from you. Thanks. [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 35,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

My husband and I were hit by a driver who went thru a red arrow. The air bags did not deploy even though the car was hit on drivers side from the head light past the rear door. Both the windows were broken on driver's side there was glass everywhere, damage was extensive. The driver's and front passengers dual-stage airbags, driver's and front passengers side airbags and side curtain airbags did not deployed. The seat belt on passenger side did not tighten up went passenger was thrust forward. The magnitude and force of the crash caused abrupt jerking to our heads and necks. The range of motion in my neck is very limited I cannot turn head to see blind spots or back out of parking spots when driving. We both have disc problems to our back and neck causing us difficulty when walking, standing or sitting and in our every day living. If the airbags deployed our injuries would not have been so extensive and our lives would be better.the car was repaired using some used parts costing $12,000.00 to repair. I feel this car is unsafe. Six airbags did not deploy in a major car crash and someone could be driving this car today. We bought this honda because of all the safety features but they failed to work.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Visibility · 88,871 miles · PR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. The contact stated that the headlights and the interior lights flashed on and off and a strong burning odor emitted while driving. The dealer advised that the federal safety agency campaign number 13v260000 (visibility) was performed however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 88,871.

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Lights, Steering · 43,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and approaching a turn, the steering wheel began to vibrate. The failure recurred whenever attempting a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. In addition, both headlights failed to operate and were replaced once a year on numerous times. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2009 · Electrical · 42,400 miles · AL

I took the battery out of an 2007 honda accord v-6 to get access to the headlight bulb behind the battery. I put the battery back into the car and installed the positive terminal then touched the negative terminal to the negative post on the battery and the car engine started without the key being turned on. If I would have had my hands in the wrong area in the engine compartment I would not be typing this e-mail. No one was in the car with the key turned on, the car started by itself and would not shut off when I turned the key to on or off, I had to get into the car and put it into gear and then back to park to get the key to shut the engine off.

Filed Apr 13, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 34,000 miles · WA

2007 honda accord. Headlights flicker periodically. Suspect taillights are doing the same. Reported to dealership. They tested battery and charging system and could not find a problem. Took to my mechanic. Same result. Replaced bulbs in lights. Problem remains. Had electronics shop check all data system but there are no listings. Online bulletin board suggests this is a pervasive issue with honda vehicles but honda has not addressed it. I don't know if this is an electrical problem or just faulty vehicles but the dimming of lights at night time when following another driver could be mistaken as me trying to get their attention. In the seattle, wa area that could be a dangerous thing.... Please help!!

Filed Dec 18, 2008 · Lights · 48,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord se. He stated that the low beams have failed which reduces his visibility. He has replaced the bulb and verified that the fuse was in normal condition. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer to have it inspected to determine the cause of the failure. He notified the manufacturer and was not provided with any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 48,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2008 · Electrical · 79 miles · NJ

The dash and headlights flicker whenever the air conditioning compressor cycles, even at highway speed. I brought it to the dealer, and they said that all honda's do it. I researched the problem, and it's evident that the issue is widespread. My car is a 2007 accord.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · TX

It's a major design flaw of honda to deviate from the standard that the dash lights do not illuminate unless the headlights are on. I'm sure most other drivers are accustomed to this standard. Compound that with other vehicle models (of which we have two) that will turn on headlights automatically, and you have serious potential to drive at night without nothing but the automatic running lights on. These running lights produce enough reflective light, along with the dash lights, to lead the driver to believe they have the headlights on.