Tail Light Switch problems of the 2008 Honda Accord

Five problems related to tail light switch have been reported for the 2008 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2008 Accord.

1 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2010

I have a 2008 Honda Accord. Its headlights flicker and are very dim. This is a huge concern for me. I cannot see very far ahead of my car and it looks as if I am flashing my lights at others. Also my tail lights flickers which give the impression I am braking.

2 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2008

2008 Honda Accord lx 4 cylinder l&r tail lights rear fender had to be repainted tail lights didn't fit properly into the body. Dealer stated this is a problem from the factory . Tail lights fog up after a car wash or rain storm . Brought to cury Honda 4x .

3 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2008

Purchased new 2008 Honda Accord 4cyl. In June 2008. After a week I drove the vehicle at night and noticed that the headlights and tail light momentarily dim every 30 seconds or so. Called the dealer and was told to bring the vehicle which I did. They ran diagnostic test and I was told every is functioning as designed. After doing a google search "Honda headlight dimming" I came upon several forums that host a number of complaint from 2008 Honda Accord owners who have the same problem. Your web site shows at least 76 complaint for the same issue. My concerns are this:1. ) no other car has this feature design causing the headlights and tail lights to dim . 2. ) on coming traffic thinks that they are being flashed causing many to gesture. . . . 3. ) cars in font think that they are being flashed w/ high beams. 4. ) very distracting to the driver 5. ) cars behind you think you are tapping the brakes. 5. ) some one passing you may think that you have flashed them to come back into the lane prematurely. I could go on and on. This is very dangerous and not normal. Please help. There have been successful lemon law suits filed against Honda due to this issue. You are our government, your only purpose is to serve the people. Please start an investigation into this potentially hazardous situation where a innocent driver is going to get hurt or killed by either another driver from road rage or a trucker that thought they were given the clear signal after passing to come back into the lane only to rub over a Honda Accord driver.

4 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2007

2008 Honda Accord. When the compressor comes on or the fan for the radiator the headlights and tail lights dim and then brighten back to normal. This occurs about every 30 seconds and is annoying as well as a safety issue. When driving on the highway at night with a car in front of you and the headlights blink the person may believe you are flashing your headlights at them. This problem is noticable to passengers as well. I have had many comments made asking why I do not get this fixed before some road rage occurs. I spoke to Honda corporate and the dealerships and I have been told this is normal for the car, therefore there is not a fix available. This problem is all over the internet and do not know why nobody that can resolve the problem is.

5 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2007

I own a new 2008 Honda Accord ex 4-cyl. When the a/c is on, my headlights, running lights and tail lights flicker dim to bright approximately every 40 seconds while at idle and while driving. This is a major concern and should be corrected. I will contact all insurance companies concerning this.


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