The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. When the vehicle was started at night, the instrument panel lighting did not illuminate. The lighting illuminated when the contact struck the dashboard with his hand. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately three years when the temperature was very hot at night. The vehicle was taken to arrowhead Honda (8380 w bell rd, peoria, AZ 85382), but was not diagnosed due to the cost. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the instrument panel dimmer failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that all of the gauges on the instrumental panel decreased to zero including the engine speed, fuel level, water temperature, and trip odometer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the instrument cluster had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was awaiting a service appointment with the dealer since the parts were unavailable. The current and failure mileage was 72,250. Updated 04/11/11 the consumer stated the vehicle is currently at the dealer to have the failed instrument cluster replaced. Updated 04/13/11

- Soft Milwaukee, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that none of the lights on the instrument panel are illuminated. The light on the instrument panel was not working when the vehicle was purchased. The dealer stated that NHTSA campaign recall 04V256000 was related to the interior lighting on the instrument panel, however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 126000 and the current mileage was 127000.

- Easy Lansing, MI, USA

Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Subject: Honda Accord - mileage/speedometer is not working properly dear sir, I have a Honda Accord 200 and its speedometer is not working properly. Compare with diff gps, highway milestones etc. The speedometer is not correct. I have asked and compare with other Honda owners and they have noticed the same problem. I took/complain to car dealer and they have noticed the problem as well, but they cannot fix it, its a manufacturing defect. While compare with gps speed and speedometer on car, car's speedometer is running faster by 5 mph more. I understand from an internal source, that it's a Honda dirty practice to convince customer that Honda provides better mileage efficiency while comparing other cars. Can you look in to it, please?[xxx]

- Edison, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord LX. The interior lights on the dashboard are not illuminated. The contact stated that the lights on the dashboard have malfunctioned since 2005, but now the lights have shut off entirely. The contact stated that the failure was identical to recall 04V256000. The current mileage was 300,000. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Brand Prairie, TX, USA

Dash light on instrument panel comes and goes darkening the entire dashboard while driving at night. Vehicle was stopped at night by police on dark highway along coastline road due to driving too slow creating a traffic hazard for others. Driver could not see panel to gauge speed.

- University Place, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact noticed that the tail lights were not illuminating on the vehicle. The lighting on the license plate had also blown out and the instrument panel lights would not illuminate. He replaced the lighting on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were less than 142,000. Updated 11/12/08. Updated 11/14/08.

- Union Springs, AL, USA

There are 2 recalls on my year, make & model that I am experiencing. However, Honda claims my VIN is not included in the recall. I find it very odd that I could be experiencing both of the recalls, but my car is excluded. I also have seen several complaints all over the internet about the clearcoat on '98-'02 Honda's peeling. Honda is not accepting responsibility for the defective clearcoat.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

Two years ago my dash lights would just suddenly go out and then come back on, my SRS light stayed on as well. When I took it to the dealership they reset my SRS light but told me nothing was wrong. Last year my dashlight problem got worse and my SRS light continues to go on and off constantly. Took it back to the dealer and they told me I need a new drivers side multiplex unit and that nothing is wrong with my SRS. I have a 2000 2dr V6 ex. I am not covered under this recall because I have a sunroof.

- Bear, DE, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the instrument panel fails to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to auto zone and no failure was found at that time. The vehicle was purchased from a private owner. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. Updated 04/21/08

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

This complaint relates to car: 2000 Honda Accord LX 4 door sedan 4-cyl. 2.3L vtec(ulev), automatic transmission. Current mileage: Approx. 98,000 1. the dimmer control for the instrument panel light does not work for the mileage reading. Comment: I saw that there is a recall for this dimmer control for Honda Accord 2000 V6, but it is not there for V4 engine. 2. SRS light stays on the dashboard. Comment: It is related to a safety issue, meaning some problem with airbags.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the instrument panel light (recall # 04V256000) is dimming. The keys can be removed from the ignition (recall # 05V025000) while the vehicle is in motion. The manufacturer stated that his vehicle is excluded from the recall. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 105,000 and failure mileage was 80,000.

- Freemont, CA, USA

2000 Honda Accord ex 4 cyl. VIN# 1hgcg565xya0xxxxx experience sudden loss of instrument panel lighting, automatic transmission selection indicator light, door and trunk open indicator light when running light and headlight switch was turned on. This failure presents the same symptoms as a recall for 2000 Accord with a V-6 engine but is outside the narrow scope of the Honda recall.

- St. Paul, MN, USA

Over the past few years, my Honda Accord experienced electrical problems in the instrument panel on the dashboard. The light would flicker off and on while driving during the night. Eventually that flickering stopped and the whole interior light in the dashboard failed to illuminate. I took it in to a certified ase auto mechanic and he said there was a safety recall on this particular issue and to check my mail and files for any letters. I found a letter in my files dating back to July 2004 stating a safety recall on 2000-2001 Accord LX V6 models for the multiplex control unit in the dashboard had to be replaced due to heat buildup and can cause accidents because the inside dashboard lights will not illuminate. I took the car to the fairfax Honda dealer in Virginia and they could not honor my recall because my VIN# did not call for it. I contacted Honda Consumer Affairs about my problem and they told me my car was listed as a Honda Accord LX 4-cylinder. I spoke to a rep. Named andrea. After checking my files more thoroughly, they confirmed my car was a Honda Accord ex V6. The recall was for a LX V6, not a ex V6. The only difference is that the ex has a different trim then the LX, but the problem was the same, due to heat build up the instrument panel may not display lights. This is very dangerous for a driver and this problem needs to be addressed and resolved before someone gets injured. Honda corporation should provide a workaround or take full responsibility of their defect.

- Olney, MD, USA