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2008 Honda Accord lights problems

113 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 500. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
113
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
500
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Headlights
    20

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Accord lights problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Honda Accord lights

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

Headlights 118

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 18, 2024 · Lights, Transmission · CA

Unknown

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 147,000 miles · CA

My husband and I were on a trip and I didn't realize it, but people kept flashing us and I did not have my lights on. When we pulled over, my husband could not get out of his side of the door. It would not open. We were on the freeway, on a cold rainy day and visibility was bad, and not being able to have lights, or defroster work properly put us in a hazardous position. Later I found out as I took it to a mechanic was that our fuse box was not working correctly, and the lights on the right side only and the door and the defroster were not working. It cost me $951.09 to get this repaired on my 2008 honda accord. I think when people get in a car, and drive it especially in hazardous conditions, everything should work properly. I did see on several sites there was a recall on this, but I never received a recall letter, or was contacted by my dealer. I would like to be reimbursed for the $951.09 oh, and I also would like other honda owners to be aware of this problem. It could possibly prevent an accident, someone in dire situation that affects their safety. The car was being driven on a rainy day, and the defroster could not clear the windows, we could not put the heater on, could not roll the window down, could not get out of the car because the lock would not come up. Regards, amy lowery

Filed Aug 9, 2020 · Lights · 150,000 miles · NC

Driving down the road at any speed the headlights dim every 10 to 15 seconds. Had the battery and alternator checked by a professional and both was good. Seen many complaints about the exact same issue with the exact same year make and model vehicle. This is not a new issue.

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

'takeda recall' I took my vehicle to honda buena park in buena park, ca for this recall, and I'm just finding out that the recall is still active.

Filed Aug 12, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · IA

Takata recall, excessive oil consumption, vtc actuator loud grinding on start up cold or warm!!!!! Honda would not fix because I was 15,000 miles over their grace period. I asked for good will and a big company that honda is sure won't go bankrupt fixing my car.... But the girl I talked to was some what rude to me and just asked if I wanted the better business beau phone number. Their needs to be a class action law suit for the replacement of the vtc actuator, because sooner or later I will have engine failure and honda knows about the problem. I have read 90% of the 2008 4 cylinder accords have the problem and some of the newer models have the same problem. And I have heard they will replace the part, and soon after it does it again!!!! Defective part!!!! I hope I can get some help, because honda knows about the problem and I cant afford a new engine when the timing chain goes and everything with it!!!! Thank you.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · NJ

Takata recall, we bought this car for over 16,000 at gormleys automotive. After getting it home there were certain repairs that we needed asap. The car was definitely in a previous accident as we could see when the paint chipped that there was the original honda white underneath. The car has 3 recalls. Lights come on that do not make sense and even though we didn't receive a manual, I looked things up on the internet. The engine belt rumbles, the suspension is way off, the leather seats and sidearms have ripped because they were replaced by cheap parts. The car loan is for 331.00 monthly and still is owed a siginificant amount on. Steward financial harasses with phone calls if you are an hr late on a payment. Unacceptable. I am disabled and can barely make ends meet. I do not want to pay for a car that runs like a hoopdee when its supposed to run like a honda. Turning it does not grab the road, stationary the engine rumbles. I am a female so I do not know to much about cars. What I do know is that I cannot afford to have repairs done on a car with such a large amount owed on it.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 80,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

Person pulled out in front of me and I struck her with front and edge of bumper. The side curtain deployed, but not the steering wheel airbag. I went forward and was hit in the chest on the steering wheel. This was on a 4 lane street leading out of town the speed was 35 MPH

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems. *smd the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Lights · 102,000 miles · IL

While driving, headlights in normal position dim to point of not being safe to see and then they flicker to being normal low beams again. This process occurs at speeds from 0-70 and occurs 2-3 times a minute. This also occurs when bright lights are on. Please pressure honda to fix this very well known and ignored problem before someone is killed. What does it take? Forums all over internet with same complains. Not isolated events !!!

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 88,000 miles · ID

Lights dim (and entire dash momentarily losses power) frequently.

Questions about the 2008 Honda Accord lights

Does the 2008 Honda Accord have lights problems?

Owners have filed 113 complaints about the lights of the 2008 Honda Accord, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Honda Accord lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Accord lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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 2008 Honda Accord problems

Brakes 577Airbags 379Engine 251Electrical 105Transmission 70Seats 34Acceleration 33Steering 33Body 31Visibility 26Suspension 22Seat belts 21Locks 14Driver assistance 12Fuel system 11Wheels 11Tires 9

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