2016 Honda Accord: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 3, 2025 · Electrical · CA

When driving the 2016 honda accord ex-l, after driven for around 10-20 minutes, a static starts playing on the speaker starting small and gets progessively louder (even when the audio system is turned off, if audio system is on and volume is adjusted, it gets even worse) until you cannot hear anything else other than the loud static. You cannot hear anything said in the car by your fellow passengers, kids get scared with the loud noise. The only thing that works is a restart of the engine which can only be done by pulling over to a shoulder or another unsafe area of the road putting everyone in the car and other nearby cars at dangerous risk. The static noise is so loud, it completely takes over all of your driver senses and you'll be like a deer staring into headlights unable to do anything. In a recent incident, we (family including kid) were going in the left-most lane of a CA freeway when this started and in the ensuing 2 minutes I had to move over 3 lanes into the number 1 lane and stop at an unsafe curb near an exit in the evening and restart the car and go back home. This is traumatic everytime it happens and we have to plan for it. There are several people with the same issue complaining on social media (reddit/youtube) and they have evidence for the same in video format. 500+ posts and going [XXX] . Upon calling my usual service center, they did mention they saw similar problem recently, but it is not part of a recall and quoted me 250$ for diganosis and upwards of 1900$ for replacing the audio unit. My audio unit worked fine for 10 years, and I do no think this is an individual issue but a widespread one that triggers in this specific model of the vehicle. There were no warnings prior to this, started appearing around [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Lights · CA

The LED strip on my headlights overheated and failed, they are no longer operating. I am unable to use this safety feature on my car.

Filed Jun 4, 2025 · Lights · NY

Headlight assembly

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Brakes, Lights · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the battery was replaced, the headlight and low brake fluid warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Lights · SC

Both low beam headlights burn out at the "same time". This has happened twice in 1 year. I have not had any inspections done yet. If this happens at night or in a tunnel it could be life threatening. Purchased used from a friend who has taken care of the vehicle. I have not checked with him to see if he ever had it happen due to he is no longer living here. First time I just replaced both bulbs and they worked fine. Now about 8 months later same problem. No moisture visible. High beams work but only when switch is in automatic mode. I will replace again, nothing else I can do at the moment.

Filed Apr 4, 2022 · Visibility · PA

Backup camera located in rear trunk lid failed. Mileage under 10,000 mi. Dealer has no recall for 2016 accord sedan model. This item. Automatic high beam dim system failed within first three months of vehicle ownership.

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Lights · 58,000 miles · SC

Led daytime running lights at the underside of the headlight have gone out. This is a safety hazard as many other cars the drls turn off before the turn signal is indicated. Can give other drivers false indication of turning possibly.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

If I have the car light on auto and turn off the car the engine still runs and it does not turn off until I turn of the auto switch for the headlights and the indicator comes on randomly and I don't feel safe in this car

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 101,000 miles · KS

Front right drl, part of the running light burned out, to replace the running light you must replace the entire headlight assembly which can be up to $1500 or more. Most people that purchase a honda accord cannot afford to repair something that burns out just like any other light for $1500. This is unacceptable, honda motor co. Needs to recall and repair this mistake for free. This is ridiculous to have to replace the entire headlight assembly.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · GA

The LED strip of light around my headlight on drivers side is partially blown. That is always a distraction to oncoming cars

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Lights · 52,700 miles · NY

Led on the daytime running light strip on the headlight is prone to burning out. Had to recently replace passenger side due to burn out caused by poor chip design. Without daytime light the car is more susceptible to drivers not paying attention.

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Lights · MD

One bottom (main) section of the passenger-side day-time running LED strip burned out. Now only the side portion remains on. Both LED strips need to be on in order to provide safety (better visible to other cars on the road) for my black car during the daytime. Since LED lights do not burn hot, they should not burn out after 3 years. Both LED lights work ok (so far) on the driver side headlamp assembly.