Headlights problems of the 2018 Honda Accord

Four problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2018 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2018 Accord.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 35 mph at night, the driver's side headlight became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the presence of condensation in the headlights had caused the headlights to experience a short circuit. The dealer replaced the entire driver's side headlight assembly. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer later informed the contact that the repair could not be covered because the vehicle was used. Additionally, the contact stated that the third-party warranty did not cover the headlights. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2019

The headlights are overly-bright. In the low-beam position the headlights are a painful even to glance at. When the car goes over a bump the headlights make an even more bright flash. With so many cars like this on the roads the driving conditions are becoming dangerous as the blinding headlights create both discomfort and disability glare as well as a substantial distraction. Those blinding led headlights should be recalled as soon as possible.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the backup and brake sensor alerts failed to function and the headlights failed to illuminate brightly while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to moss bros Honda (located at 27990 eucalyptus Ave, moreno valley, CA 92555, (951) 486-9366) where it was diagnosed that the rearview mirror and bumper sensors failed and needed sensors. The dealer did not diagnose the headlight failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v629000 (back over prevention, visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 3,488.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

Haze on both led headlight lens, Honda states its normal. I have never seen had this happen on a new car.


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