2008 Honda Accord: headlights failing or too dim

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 8, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 115,000 miles · OR

I started my car up in the morning and warmed it up for about 15 minutes then as I go to put it in reverse the battery light came on I then put my car in park and turned it off then I turned it back on and the battery light was still on I decided to just go because I have to be at work in an hour as I am driving down I five the radio stopped working like the side of the vehicle started flickering and my headlights turned off and I was now driving down I-5 in the dark. Fortunately I made it to my location parked my car and it completely died. I didn't open my hood and started checking my battery and my alternator etc. I confirmed my battery was fine and that my alternator had failed. I then notice fluid was leaking from the power steering pump to the alternator. Now my car is has no power and even if I get it jumpstarted it just dies.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight did not work. Also, the vehicle's battery died and was replaced ten times under warranty since it was purchased brand new. Also, the driver's side electric window stopped working. Gwinnett place honda (3325 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096, (678) 274-6206) diagnosed that an uncovered fuse caused the failures. In addition, the sun roof malfunctioned and the remote casing failed. The contact stated that the extended 75,000 mile warranty expired by five miles; therefore, the dealer would not repair the vehicle for free. The contact replaced the fuse on her own, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment); although, the dealer stated otherwise. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Seat belts · 138,000 miles · UT · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle struck a large plastic object in the roadway. The contact stated that the seat belt did not latch and came loose. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front and rear bumpers and headlights were replaced, along with a tire alignment. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle damage was repaired, but the seat belt failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2015 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was in a car accident on feb. 20,2015 a complete crash in the front side of my honda accord 2008 (hood,bumper,2 front finders,head light) it was a horrible accident. The car is a total loss and the air bags didn't deploy, so I hit the steering wheel with my chest and the seat belt locked on my shoulders so nothing stopped me from being injured. How honda one of the biggest popular cars don't care about the life of their customers. ....I felt really bad of that. I'm seeking real help from u guys to support and keep the united states safe from this inhumanity manufacturing defects which killed and injured many people. They don't care about any of our complaints on their products when I called their products help customers service they said it's an old car that is absolutely ridiculous because they care only about the sale numbers and staying in the market what ever happened to the riders of this car. ....I expect real action towards honda america I will keep following and steps up until I get all my rights. Important note: my car checked with a team of engineer & technicians experienced only in the car safety&air bags and I do have all of this reports and pics. ....here what they said the front airbags sensors a&b sensed the crash and reported that to the control unit (car computer) and the airbag didn't deployed or exploded because there's a poor manufacturing or defect. U guys as a government agency responsible for our safety and safe production of this cars which kills and injuring the riders. Thank you for paying attention and waiting for your decision and I documented all the reports for this accident ....updated 05/07/15 *bf

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 Feb 27, 2014 · Lights · 35,000 miles · MA

Head lamps dim and flicker every few minutes while driving. I am an ase certified master tech and l! Tech so I under stand the cause. Honda uses a voltage sensing devise to turn off the charging system to lower the engine load sometimes and increase gas mileage. The problem is with the head lamps on the alternator can only be turned off briefly before the voltage falls too low and the charging system must turn back on. This leads to a constant flickering of all the lamps and sometimes confusion to other drivers who think you flashed your lights at them so they can turn left in front of you when really you did not. I think all these cars need to be reprogrammed to keep the alternator turned on when the head lamps are on, a simple fix that would make them much safer.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 42,000 miles · KY

2008 honda accord purchased new at gary force honda bowling green ky. First issue: cold start rattle, dealer replaced atc actuator, problem corrected. Have replaced brakes on the car 4 times. Most recently replaced approximately 1 year ago and now when brakes are applied the steering wheel vibrates worse than a road wagon. At 70,000 miles oil light came on, checked oil and none was on the stick. Added oil, took the car to dealer, they replaced vtc actuator but it did not correct the problem. Complained again and they performed oil consumption analysis only to tell me it was using less than one quart per one thousand miles and that was the industry standard. A few months later I became more irritated about the problem and complained again. They performed another oil consumption analysis to tell me it was using more than it was previously but less than one quart per 1000 miles and wouldn't do anything. Currently the car has 100000 miles on it and yes, the warranty just expired and it's using one quart per 1200 miles. I wrote honda of america a letter and complained. They called but other than kind words, they did nothing. Oh and have I mentioned the head lights.... They blink when the heat or air is on. I must not forget that the leather on both the arm rest and console has bubbled up but no signs of wear or damage around the bubbles. And let me not forget the most recent issue: now often times while setting completely still at a stop light and/or going down the road I hear a clicking sound in the steering column. I am not turning the steering wheel when I hear this noise. It just starts clicking, kind of like an electronic click coming from the steering column. Oh what a piece of junk honda made when it built the 2008 accord. Paid 30,000 for it and I'm sadly disappointed.

Filed Jul 8, 2012 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · NH

I had just bought a used 2008 accord,while driving at 45-50 MPH at night,I noticed the headlights would blink. After several times,I got curious and started timing the occurrence. The lights would blink every 35 -45 sec. The heat was on since it is cold in nh in jan. I when to the honda dealership and they asked if the heat was on,and to try shutting the heater off to see if it stopped, which it did. My concern is traffic at intersecting roads could assume that I am flashing the lights to let them proceed. Not to mention that it is aggravating and this is the first vehicle that I have owned in over 40 years of driving that has this problem. I see that other people have the same issue but honda says that is the way it is. This is not acceptable in this vehicle or any other vehicle in the 21st century.

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 25 miles · NM

Headlights flicker often (every 20-30 seconds) when using air conditioning.

Filed Feb 27, 2012 · Engine, Lights · MA

Over the course of 3000 miles I had to add an additional 5 quarts of oil and while driving the headlights dim intermittently.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 26,500 miles · OH

Headlights flicker out completely or dim severely when coming to a stop or the condenser for the AC/defrost kicks on. I have researched this and it appears to be an issue due to the electric load detector. Although honda had said this might be normal I find that while driving my 4 yr. Old son around it is a safety concern and would like to have the problem looked into.