2002 Honda Civic: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 29, 2023 · Lights · WI

Automatic high beams, etc. Potentially very dangerous to other drivers. Place a limit on the intensity of headlights. Ultra bright lights tend to interfere with me knowing where my own vehicle is on the road.It's getting to be almost a constant anxiety attack driving at night with both on coming and following vehicles with ultra bright lights, including low beams. And if the offending vehicle is a SUV or a pickup it feels like I'm flirting with the distinct possibility of an accident and or injury.

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Lights · 220,000 miles · AZ

While driving the low beams cut out and the switch harness proved to be faulty. Other honda civics of that year had the head light switch recalled but my VIN didn't qualify for the recall. The recall it should have gotten but it didn't qualify for was agencyrecall number:12v‑136

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 200,000 miles · CA

Failure of headlights which may result in a crash. My headlights have failed, however only my high-beams work at this time. This resulted in extreme safety issues while driving on the highway at a high rate of speed and what could have become fatal crash. I have contacted honda regarding this issue and was told my vehicle does not fall under this recall (recall info listed below.) I was told I would have to pay out of pocket to get my vehicle fixed, even though my vehicle falls under the exact specifications of their recall. I have small children and am in dire need of a safe vehicle. Please help. Recall number 04v086000 recall date 02/24/2004 component exterior lighting:headlights summary on certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning. Consequence an unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash. What owners should do dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Lights · 115,000 miles · CA

I have now read more than one article regarding 2002 honda civic recalls for faulty headlight wiring causing headlight failure. Both of my headlights failed, causing very dangerous driving conditions, in the dark, on the freeway, on city streets, that I was unaware of! Now honda tells me that my VIN number is not included in this recall!! The consumer stated the issue has been resolved and requested to withdraw the complaint.

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Visibility · 220,000 miles · GA

Head light low beams (on both sides) do not turn on. Only high beam working. All lamps are new.2002 honda civic ex 2 door coupe. Totally not drive able at evening and night time.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 216,000 miles · SC

Takata recall. My SRS light has been on my dashboard since I got my car no one seems to know why they said I have air bags. So I did some reasurch and my passenger and drivers airbags are recalled and there is also a recall on my lo beams on my headlights. No incident has occurred but I would like to get the recall fixed on my car.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Electrical · 153,000 miles · NY

While driving the low beam exterior headlights go dark leaving the high beams operable. I contacted honda about this issue and am being told that it was fixed back in 2004 and in the same breath also I am being told that it does not apply to my vehicle. Then I was told I have to pay to have a diagnoses done when there is a recall notice for this issue. This has happened quite a few times over the last few months or so but as it is the high beams were operable and I didn't bother too much until now. I was going for an inspection and as the vehicle is being tested for inspection the low beams would go on and off and not stay lit as designed failing inspection. After this is when I contacted honda knowing there was some sort of recall on this problem. So now what do I do?

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Lights · 140,000 miles · CA

I was recently driving and my headlights stop working low beams the high beams still work perfectly but the low beam don't know I been reading and on this website there is a recall for my model and make but when I out my VIN nothing pops out ...how can I get it fixed like other drivers

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 300,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the passenger side low beam headlight failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the head lamp and fuse. The failure recurred after the repair. In addition, an unknown warning indicator illuminated and the air conditioner became inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. Ma 09/25 updated 11/08/2017

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Lights · 130,000 miles · GA

My passenger head light is out again. It hasn't happened in a year but in the past both lamps have went out multiple times. I saw there was a "silent " recall on the head lights in 2012, how do I find out if this is the problem? I'm the only owner.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Lights · 82,920 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the low beam headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 82,920.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Lights · MD

I received a recall notice in sept. Of 2012 for the wiring on the low beam headlights, at that time the dealer didn't have the parts for repairs.finally I am getting around to getting it corrected.but when I called the dealer they refused to schedule this repair because they said this VIN# does not exist.I called honda of USA but they wouldn't say what the problem is,but if isend a copy of my license and registration they would review & advise. My car is titled ,tagged ,registered with this VIN. Now it is recalled.how am I supposed to proceed with recall 12v‑136 if the dealer refuses service.