2009 Honda Accord: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Electrical · 42,315 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit was activated and caused the headlights to blink and become dim. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,315 and the current mileage was 44,000. Updated 10/11/12*lj updated 10/17/12

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Lights · 25,000 miles · SC · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While in a stopped position, the contact noticed that the right passenger side head light had started to smoke then it caught fire. The fire department was notified and they extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The insurance company contacted the dealer and the contact was awaiting an investigation. The current and failure mileages were approximately 25,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Lights · OH

I've had numerous incidents which can be considered close calls with honda accords in recent months. Besides being blinded by the high beam drls (both from the front and the rear), I have had trouble seeing usage of the honda's turn signals. This is due to the high light density of the drl next to the small turn signals. I highly recommend that these drl be eliminated. Thank you.

Filed Oct 15, 2010 · Lights · 2,400 miles · MI

Headlights on my 2009 honda accord blink intermittently at night.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Lights · 1,000 miles · OH

I have notice that while I am driving at night, my 2009 honda accord's headlights will dim. Sometimes so low that if makes it hard to see. At this time I can't correlate it to the air conditioning, heater or anything else. The lights just dim down randomly and have increased in frequency over the past few months. We purchase the car in august of 2009 and it has done this from day 1. The honda service department where we bought the car says it is a normal load issue.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 100 miles · WA

A 2009 honda accord headlight flicker when AC or heather fan turns on.

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Electrical · 3,300 miles · OH

My wife and I bought a 2009 honda accord from john hinderer honda. Every 27-30 seconds the headlights flash when running anything like defrost or A/C unit. She has been experiencing road rage harassment as people believe she is flashing them at night while driving home from medical assisting school in worthington,ohio. We took to dealer they tested it inside as well as two other vehicles they had of same year and saw that all vehicles had same problem. They say it is normal to save gas.doesnt seem the savings are worth the risks to me. Dealership seems to be slow in responding to this and honda corp refuses to run a campaign until enough people call or report it. I also don't feel its safe to basically be driving a strobe light.

Filed Oct 28, 2009 · Lights · 6,000 miles · ME

Headlights flicker at any given time, at idle, or when driving at any speed. Not just once, but has happened six or seven times in succession on the highway. Honda is aware of the problem but according to the dealership, they say it's "normal".

Filed Aug 10, 2009 · Lights · CO

Bought a new 2009 honda accord lxp my head lights flicker on and off every 30 to 60 seconds when driving at night with the AC on. This is a problem because other drivers think that you are flashing your lights at them. Other drivers might think that I am driving aggressively and this can result in aggressive response from other drivers this is a very big security risk.

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Lights · 500 miles · TX

Headlights on honda accord - 2009 ex coupe - dim (flicker) when A/C cycles on/off. I looks like one is flashing their lights at other drivers.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Electrical · 12,500 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that whenever the air conditioning is activated, the headlights blink. The lights stopped blinking when the air conditioner was turned off. The failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence for this year, make, and model vehicle. The dealer will not repair the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 12,500. Updated 07/08/09 *bf updated 07/08/09.

Filed Jun 14, 2009 · Lights · 900 miles · PA

2009 honda accord lx-p sedan. The headlights flicker every 30 seconds while A/C or defroster is on. This is at all times, whether sitting or at 60mph on highway.