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.

- Farmersville, TX, USA

I purchased a 2008 Accord ex-L with the 4 cylinder engine in June of 2008. The headlights on this vehicle flicker or dim at night as ac or other fans cycle on & off. This is very distracting for me & must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road. I took it to the dealership twice in the past year and was told this is a normal characteristic caused by the electrical load detector (eld) system. They are not able or not willing to fix the problem. This could be a serious safely hazard. I wonder whether it is safe to drive a car that dims its headlights constantly. I do not understand why this cannot be resolved, and why Honda does not consider this a major problem. Should Honda be allowed to decide the dimming problem is normal? the other night on the way home I had someone pull off the road to let me pass, I can only assume it was because of my dimming lights. These lights are not safe and Honda needs to fix this problem.

- Haslet, TX, USA

I have a 2008 Honda Accord ex that the head lights dim considerably when the you have the heat or air condition on. I have been back to the dealer and they say this is normal for Honda's. the problem is driving at night when you see this occur and think something wrong electrically and you are distracted. It's so noticeable that I have had cars in the opposite direction blink their lights at me. I have spoken with other owners and they have the same issue. I feel this is a very serious distraction when driving. Is there any thing that can be done about this.

- South Plainfield, NJ, USA

2008 Accord headlights flicker.

- Munger, MI, USA

When I drive my 2008 Honda Accord ex-L I4 at night, with the A/C on, the headlamps flicker.

- Mill Valley, CA, USA

Headlights frequently dim and then re-brighten, causing a noticeable flickering when driving at night. This is very distracting at night, even well lit roads. Honda has checked and says electrical system is operating normally and it may be, but some interface with the lights and the elp is incompatible if it causes such a noticeable flicker. We drove a Honda Odyssey with same system for 100,000 miles and never noticed a headlight flicker.

- Hollywood, MD, USA

1. no events led up to the issue. 2. headlights dim/flicker when the A/C cycles on/off. The dimming occurs on average every 20-30 seconds. 3. no parts have been replaced to fix the issue. The Honda dealership says there is no fix.

- Devon, PA, USA

I've noticed while driving at night that my headlights flicker every once in a while. Haven't established a pattern or frequency of occurrence, but it happens enough to notice. Oncoming cars think I'm flickering my headlights at them. I drive a 2008 Honda Accord ex-L.

- Henderson, NV, USA

No accidents have occurred. However, my headlights flicker whenever I have my headlights on, about every couple of minutes. This happens each time I drive my car when the headlights are on.

- Guilford, CT, USA

I recently bought a 2008 Honda Accord ex. Every time the headlights come on while driving, they have a significant flicker and dim. I brought it to the dealers attention and he said it was normal. I've discussed with others that have a 2008 Accord and they notice the same thing. It is a very annoying feature that supposedly is part of an eld-electronic load detector on this model. I've had prior Accord without this problem. Hoping that Honda would do fix it. Thanks.

- Deland, FL, USA

I purchased an Accord exl on 2/8/09. While driving with the defroster or air conditioning on, the exterior and interior lights flash approximately every 30 seconds. We took it to the dealership and were told this is a normal characteristic caused by eld system. They are not able or not willing to fix the problem. This a serious safely hazard, as I drive highly congested roads daily and do not feel safe driving a car that flashes its headlights constantly. Other cars do not know this is a normal characteristic. They will think I am an aggressive driver flashing them, and this could cause serious problems. I do not understand why this cannot be resolved, and why Honda does not consider this a major problem. There seem to be many complaints about this issue, and I am not aware of any other cars that have this problem. Please help us with this issue, as someone may end up seriously hurt due to this issue. You may contact me for my VIN but I do not wish to post this information online.

- Winder, GA, USA

Today I almost wreck because I could not see the turn signal on a 2008 OR2009 Honda Accord because of the daytime running lights. The lights are next to the turn signal and are so bright they block the turn signal flash.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

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.

- Columbia, TN, USA

08 Honda Accord headlights dim while driving. When ever the car shifts up or down as well as randomly and while driving at a constant speed.

- Dover, DE, USA

The head lights dim at 15-30 second intervals. I feel this is a serious safety hazard. For example, I have had pedestrians walk out in front of me in parking lots because they thought I was signaling them to cross.

- Long Valley, NJ, USA

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.

- Croton On Hudson, NY, USA

I own a new 2008 Honda Accord ex-L 4cyl. Whenever the headlights are on they have a very distracting characteristic of dimming momentarily and then returning to normal about every 15 - 20 seconds. It does not seem to matter what accessories are on or off. I was told by the Honda dealership that they have heard of the problem but there is no fix at this time.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

I to have a 08 Accord exl 4 cyl and so far I have a list of things wrong with the car. 1. the famous vibration 2. terrible fuel mileage 3.lights flashing to the extent that people are high beaming me [that's fun] 4. drivers seat jerks and moves real slow 5. wind noise on R/H front of car 6. hard starting in cold weather 7. gear shift rattles 8. R/H front door rattles 9. a banging in the trunk over moderate bumps or railroad tracks [there is nothing in there] 10. Squeaking and sometimes grinding brakes 11. Right front shock bangs at times 12. When you push the accelerator about one third of the way the car bogs until about 3 thousand RPM's then doubles and triples in power.

- Thunderbay, 00, USA

2008 Honda Accord exl coupe. The headlights dim slightly about every minute. It does not matter if I have air/heat/radio on - it does not seem to matter what speed/RPM I am traveling. I have not taken it to the dealer - from reading online, Honda has been telling everyone this is a "feature" of the car.

- Pataskala, OH, USA

2008 Honda ex-L Accord coupe - during low light conditions (late evening/night) the headlights flicker every 10 -13 seconds. I constantly see other drivers gesturing at me as if I'm flicking my hi-beams at them. Honda says that this is normal and says there is no fix. This is the first new car I've owned that has this problem. The battery is a little bigger than a motorcycle battery. This condition I believe is dangerous to on-coming traffic. This could also lead to failures of various other electronic control systems due to the fluctuating power spikes which could lead to devastating consequences while on the highway or freeway.

- Marysville, WA, USA