Head and taillights dim every 20-30 seconds when A/C is running. This dimming mimics the flashing of your headlights that is the national signal to a semi truck driver that they have cleared your car and it's O.K.to proceed into your lane after passing you. This situation is an accident waiting to happen. It also could easily result in a road rage incident from a driver in front or behind you that thinks you are either flashing headlights or tapping the brakes. I have had the car back to the dealer twice for repair but they are not authorized to even attempt a fix as Honda says that this is normal. I contacted Honda Corp in California and the case manager basically stated that this is normal and case closed. I have recently been told by service manager that Honda is looking into the headlight issue and it has been put into extreme engineering(whatever that means). They said however that this is no guarantee that a fix will come. What is it going to take for you to put pressure on Honda to fix this and to stop selling these cars until they fix this? does someone need to die first is that your criteria. Your whole purpose is to serve and protect the public. Please do what is right.

- Columbia, TN, USA

Headlights drastically dim when air conditioner or defroster is turned on. Both bright and dims dim down and come back up, like you are flashing your headlights. This happens every 20 to 30 seconds, as the compressor cycles on and off. Very hard to see at night when lights dim down. Honda claims this is normal electronic load detector operation. Problem is potentially dangerous, especially in rural areas. Many complaints pertaining to this issue have already been made. I will not drive the car at night if air conditioner or defroster is needed.

- Edinburg, ND, USA

New car less than 1000 miles on it the headlights flicker about every 15/30 seconds with the ac on/off every night. Honda says nothing is wrong and won't do anything.

- Tunnel Hill, GA, USA

I have a 2008 Honda Accord ex-L. when driving with lights on both dim and bright lights flicker, like you are flashing them. It happens every 1 to 2 minutes especially when running the air conditioner. Dealer nor Honda has any solution. This is a distraction which could cause an accident.

- Syracuse, OH, USA

Headlights blink out briefly while driving at night. This is a continuing problem not a singular incident.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

2008 Honda Accord 4 cylinder headlights consistently dim and brighten with the A/C on. This is not a minor change in illumination. It looks like you are lowering or dimming your lights and then immediately brightening them. This causes a misconception by others of an intent to pass or to ask them to dim lights if they are coming toward me. Honda dealership is saying this is normal. I have never had a vehicle do this before. I have been driving for 35 years and owned numerous vehicles. This cannot be misconstrued as "average" cycling of the electrical system. The variation of the illumination and the occurrence rate is absurdly out of proportion.

- Chillicothe, OH, USA

I bought a brand new 2008 Honda Accord with a 4 cylinder engine. When the air conditioner kicks on and the headlights are on there is a noticeable and quick dimming almost flashing of the headlights and taillights. It is bright enough to seem as though I am flickering my head lights to the person in front of me on the highway and this is a serious safety hazard. I contacted Honda both the dealership and a regional representative and was told this is "normal" and "within specs". I am not alone with this problem as I have found many others with the same problem and they were all told the same from Honda representatives. I have owned over 50 cars in my lifetime and flickering lights, let alone on a brand new $27000 care should never be considered "normal." Thank you for your time and I appreciate any feedback you would be able to provide. Sincerely, john kalapodis

- Algonquin, IL, USA

About every minute or so the lights on my 2008 Honda Accord dim as I am driving down the road. It looks like I am flashing my lights. This happens when the fan kicks in, A/C or defrost is on. It is very distracting.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

Headlights on the 2008 Honda Accord briefly dim/flicker every 18 seconds whenever the air conditioning is in use.

- Austin, TX, USA

Purchased a 2008 Honda Accord June 29,2008. Finally got a chance to drive the vehicle for a period of time with the headlight on last night and noticed that the headlights keep dimming momentarily as the A/C or fan cycles about every 20-30 seconds. Two issues that I have is that Honda is aware of the issues as every 2008 Accord does the same thing. It is rather noticeable and very distracting not only to the driver but no doubt to other drivers that think I may be flashing my lights at them.

- Columbia, TN, USA

On all 2008 Accord ex-L 4 cylinder models, the exterior lights (most noticeable on headlights) momentarily dim (flicker) whenever the A/C compressor cycles on. This seems to be caused by the current draw of the two engine cooling fans. According to Honda, this behavior is "normal" and is controlled by the eld (electronic load detector). In my opinion, this continual and noticeable change in headlight intensity is extremely distracting to me (as the driver). I have no idea how these flickers might be interpreted by oncoming traffic. I have owned many cars in the last 35 years and none has ever exhibited this extremely annoying and potentially dangerous characteristic.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

Just bought my 08 Accord LX sedan 4 cyl 2 months ago, after 2 days, I noticed that the headlights start flickering every 20 - 30 sec aprox. I went to the "classic Honda" dealer 2 times, they said "its normal". this is a safety issue, because it is distracting. Also, other drivers think that I am flashing my lights at them.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Headlights dim when ac kicks on and off. They dim for a about 1 sec.

- Houston, TX, USA

2008 Honda Accord 4 cylinder ex-L w/navigation: While driving at night headlights flicker when the air conditioner is on. This occurs about every 15 seconds. The headlights become very dim and provide poor visibility and may also appear to other drivers that you are signaling them. It is a big distraction and makes the vehicle a safety hazard to drive at night while the air conditioner is engaged. The manufacturer does not readily offer a solution for this defect.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

I own a Honda Accord 2008 ex sedan with the 190hp V4 engine. The headlamps and tail lamps go dim when I accelerate the car and then decelerate -- not only annoying it happens so often that my night vision is disrupted -- the headlamps are marginal to begin with especially in wet conditions as they wash out.

- Highland Park, IL, USA

My 2008 Honda Accord ex-L lights flicker or dim at night when all equip. Or ac is on very distracting for me must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road have been to dealer twice for this problem and they say it is normal I have an 2007 Accord that dose not have this problem also have a 2003 Acura tls that does not or have I ever had this problem in the 50 years I have been owning cars. What to do next??

- Wilmington, NC, USA

Bought a brand new 2008 Honda Accord ex-L sedan. Headlights keep going dim when air conditioner kicks on. It is very annoying and other motor vehicles think I am flashing them. This occurs at least once every 2-3 minutes. I have read numerous complaints in chat forums regarding this issue that is affecting other drivers of the same year, make, and model.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

2008 Honda Accord 4 cylinder ex sedan. I just purchased the car new on 06/14/2008. When driving it for the first time at night, I noticed the headlamps dim and then return to full brightness in sync with the air conditioner compressor clutch engaging. The dimming occurs every 20 to 30 seconds when the air conditioner is on. It is very distracting and not typical of any of my previous cars. Dealer does not have a solution to this problem.

- Painted Post, NY, USA

I just bought a 2008 Honda Accord 4cyl. The headlamps dim on and off every 20 seconds or so.it seems to dim when A/C compressor comes on. Honda websites said this is "normal"?

- Longwood, FL, USA

I bought a 2008 Honda Accord approximately four weeks ago, when driving the car (with A/C on) the exterior lights flicker approximately every 15-30 minutes. The dealership has not provided a solution. Lights flickering is an unsafe and unacceptable condition. Other drivers do not know the flickering lights are not an act of aggression, nor is it safe for driver's to be exposed to continuous flickering lights. There are extensive postings on the internet regarding this problem. I would implore this Agency to protect the safety of the public by researching this highly documented safety issue and requiring Honda to fix this faulty design.

- Carrollton, TX, USA