14 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2009 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2009 Accord.
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".
A 2009 Honda Accord headlight flicker when ac or heather fan turns on.
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.
Flickering headlights on 2009 Honda Accord - this happens at somewhat regular intervals, extremely annoying and has an impact on the driver's ability to focus (since I am always waiting for the next flicker).
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.
When vehicle air conditioning is on, headlights and other lighting dim noticeably. Headlights are the most worrisome as diminished lighting can make night driving hazardous. On-coming vehicles have "flashed" their lights in response to this "flicker". Honda states this a normal attribute of this vehicle.
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.
I would like to file a complaint about a 2009 Honda Accord headlight dimming issue approx every 20-30 seconds with the ac turned on. It appears as if I am flashing my headlights at vehicles in front of me.
2009 Honda Accord ex, 4 cyl - headlights dim when a/c on, appears to be flashing on coming vehicles, on-coming vehicle distraction and driver eye strain. Honda indicates this is normal, it is not.
2009 Honda Accord ex 4 cylinder- my cars cabin and headlights dim ever 20 seconds. This is not only annoying, but it is dangerous as well. The lights go really dim then slowly come back on. Other drivers think I am flashing at them, and my visibility lessens each time it dims.
Headlights on my 2009 Honda Accord blink intermittently at night.
Headlights dim frequently. . . Dim everytime radiator fan comes on.
Headlights on brand new 2009 lx-p 4 cylinder Honda Accord flicker momentarily about every 15 seconds when the air conditioner is on. This is dangerous because it is distracting to the driver and also because it could be interpreted as aggressive driving by other drivers. Honda is aware of the issue but refuses to fix the problem because they say it is "normal". Flickering headlights are not normal. . . They are dangerous!.
The contact owns a 2009 (na) Honda Accord. When the air conditioner is activated, the headlights move up and down intermittently. The lights also dim and flicker without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that all the 2009 Accords performed in that manner. The failure mileage was 827. Updated 10/16/08. Updated 10/17/08.