Headlights have not and will not operate on low beams. Only on highbeams and even after factory replacement. Blinkers do not operate correctly and seem to change timing pattern when rear blubs are changed for a short time. One blinks at a different time than the other except when the flashers are on. It blinks faster in idle at at stop light but as soon as you accelerate it slows down. These are the amber side headlights but on highbeams amber doesn't work correctly. My VIN however does not show up on he recall. How can I get this repaired? I've had the car since 1999 and never received any notification except when my mileage maintenance is due. I'm concerned about the airbag issue as well but have no way of knowing how to get it checked and if needed replacement bags and lights put in. Please advise (xxxx) thank you parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
1997 Honda Civic: headlights failing or too dim
9 of the 373 complaints about the 1997 Honda Civic describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
While driving headlights and interior lights flickered simultaneously.
Srs control unit is the electrical / computer part that runs the air bag system and has failed twice in the past 14 months. The "SRS" light remains lit at start-up. The replacement part is $360+ alone. I believe this is a problem with these parts in hondas, as my parent's accord has a similar problem and I have found other owner's complaints posted across the internet. American honda (as I am sure other manufacturers are the same) won't stand behind these computer/electrical parts for more than 12 months / 12,000 miles. I believe a vital safety component such as this should be designed and built with warrantee to last longer than the headlights and other non-essential electrical parts. I am sure other honda owners have been victimized, as I have been twice now in 5 years, by this faulty component.
When driving headlights and insturment panal get really bright and go back to normal like they flicker bright have changed both alternator and battery and still does it.
Rear view mirror swivels excessively when flipped to reduce headlight glare. Mirror needs to be readjusted while driving causing distraction. Dealer says it's normal, but I don't think so. This is a serious distraction while driving and causes a potenial hazard.
Headlamps/dashlight voltage fluctuates.
Head lights will not focus properly, causing poor visibility.
Front headlights cannot be focused properly.
Front headlights cannot be focused properly.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Honda Civic headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1997 Honda Civic?
9 of 373 owner complaints about the 1997 Honda Civic (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Honda Civic?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Honda Civic
Airbag light 70No deployment 22Check engine light 20Sudden acceleration 11Tire blowout 11Jerking 9Transmission failure 8Seat belt 7Power windows 6Brake failure 5Slipping 5
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