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Stereo/HVAC Display Module Went Dark
2004 Honda Accord (Page 1 of 4)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure & problems with the stereo backlight failing. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000. Transmission failure has been a huge problem for the Accord & several other Honda models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accord as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other Accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck.
The stereo backlight problem has been an issue ever since these Accords were only a few years old. Honda eventually issued a recall which covered the repair for 7 years/100k miles, which was nice while it lasted but now that period is over. Honda initially replaced the entire radio ($800) but eventually began replacing just the PCB which at ~$300 is much cheaper. That sounds like a deal, but keep in mind we're talking about a backlight bulb that costs $2 to fix in most other cars.
6.7
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $280
- Average Mileage:
- 71,700 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 68 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (32 reports)
- call American Honda (1-800-999-1009), ask for goodwill repair (11 reports)
- have circuit board replaced by dealer (7 reports)
- service report 04-027 (6 reports)
- call your local dealer (4 reports)
- replace the light (3 reports)
accessories - interior problem
Helpful websites
- Car Chex - car warranty
- Honda Radio 03 04 Accord Display Dim Screen Repair Fix - Honda Radio 03 04 Accord Display Dim Screen Repair fix This problem is very common for this type of vehicle. It is going to cost you lot of money (aprox. $300+) to replace the radio or to ask the dealership to fix it Don't waste your money!! I can bring your radio back to life!! Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!! The service is as cheap as $70!!
- Honda Accord 03 04Dim Display Radio Repair - If you don't fill comfortable doing it yourself, please delegate this job to reliable people who's been doing this since 2005 with 100% money back guarantee. Links: http://jycomputerservices.com/2013/10/honda-radio-03-04-accord-display-dim-screen-repair-fix/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/121171250734?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I have read that Honda had a recall with the back light on the radio that shows a/c and fan on the screen. I went to Honda they told me that they can't help me and they are aware of the issue. I will have to pay to have the radio replaced and it is going too cost $1200.00. I told them forget it. So I went to a mechanic I know and he told me $266.00, so I had the radio fixed. Now I can see what's on the screen.
- Brett H., van Nuys, CA, US