High/low Beam Switch Problems of Honda Civic

Honda Civic owners have reported 9 problems related to high/low beam switch (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the Civic.

1 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2001 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 12/28/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated that there was an electrical short that caused the low beam headlights to fail. The contact had to apply the high beams due to the failure, which was progressing. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting). Prior to the contact owning the vehicle, it was repaired according to the recall, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

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2 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2002 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 05/21/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 40 mph, the low beam headlights began flickering and then shut off. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The high beam headlights are working properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered a defective pin and switch in the junction box. The low beam lights have not been repaired at this time. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.

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3 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2002 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 02/03/2005

Recall campaign 04v086000 concerning low beam lighting. Consumer had recall repairs performed less the 4 month ago, but problem recurred, the low beam lights failed without warning.

4 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2001 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 06/23/2004

Low beam lighting recall. After recall repairs were done low beam lights failed. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic refused to fix the problem. This information was provide by the daughter of consumer jennifer gurbba.

5 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2001 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 05/01/2004

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the low beam light switch has blown out 4 times between may of 2004 and September of 2007. The dealer gives her a hard time whenever she brings the vehicle in for repair. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 91,374 and current mileage was 170,300.

6 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2001 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 02/01/2004

I have a 2001 Honda Civic. The headlights stopped functioning due to a burned out switch and melting of the wiring connector. The dealership contacted Honda and replaced the switch and wiring but could not provide what caused the malfunction and it is likely to happen again. There are a number of postings in regard to this same issue. I also contacted Honda to request information. They initially refused to open a case file or provide information. During the second call they finally opened a case file. When they did call regarding the case they had no information, refused to allow me to be transferred or provide me with another contact and then mark hung up.

7 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2001 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 01/03/2004

While driving on the freeway, my low-beam headlights suddenly turned off and only my high-beams would work. I found out that the headlight switch in the steering collumn has become burned out and needs to be replaced. I've spoken to six other 2001 Honda Civic coupe owners, and they have had similar experiences. This is clearly a factory defect and needs a safety recall.

8 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2001 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 03/13/2003

The vehicles headlight switch melted. As a result only the low beams worked. Dealer notified.

9 High/low Beam Switch problem of the 2000 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v086000 concerning low beam lighting. Consumer contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment for a saturdaybut the dealer informed the consumer that recall repairs were not performed on saturdays. The consumer finally had the repair made on that Saturday.

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