Over 6 months ago, I noticed that the light which shows what gear you are in on the shift column on the floorboard wasn't staying lit. Sometimes it would come on when I started the car and other times not. Sometimes if I thumped on the shifter on purpose, it would come back on. Then several weeks ago my radio stopped working. At first there was no sound but then a very loud weird noise started happening and it is extremely loud. The only way to stop the noise is to turn the radio off. Then at other times you turn on the radio and it works fine. Not long after that I was driving one night and all the lights on the dash flicked off and on again very quickly. It did it several times during my 3 hour trip and then stopped and I hadn't noticed it again until today. Today my husband was driving and the check engine light came on and stayed on. I know sometimes if you don't click your fuel cap three times after refueling it can cause the light to come on but I have not refueled in several weeks. A few minutes later the ABS light came on, went off and then came on again. Shortly after this, all the lights on the dash flashed on and off again several times very quickly. The battery is not that old and this can happen whether it's wet or dry conditions. The user manual said the check engine light is emission related but there are so many other things happening that I wonder if this is some sort of electrical problem. It is scary when it happens because suddenly all the lights on the dash cannot be seen so you can't see the speedometer needle or anything. It's ok if it happens in daylight but is truly unsafe if it happens at night.

- Princeton, NJ, USA

Airbag light appears on the dadshboard intermittently. It only comes on if I start the car and do not have my seatbelt on. If my seatbelt is on, the light does not come on. Further, while driving and the light is not on, the moment I take my seatbelt off, while the car is running, the airbag light comes on.

- Bronx, NY, USA

Sudden acceleration of car. Pulling into a car bay, almost stationery. Accelerator appeared to be sucked away from under foot. Brakes applied, but car accelerated very fast over the curb and into wooden bollards (hitting so hard it ripped them out of ground, and broke in two), the car felt like cruise control had kicked in. I did not "accidentally" hit the accelerator, and my floor mats are no where near the accelerator (they are hooked down). VIN [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Western Australia, 00, USA

2005 Honda Accord has fuel pump issues which are consistent with safety recall. Honda dealerships state my specific vehicle (by VIN#) is not included in the recall, and therefore will not make repairs related to the recall.

- Lawrence, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the dashboard back light failed and the contact was unable to read any of the gauges. The vehicle was taken to dealer but not repaired. The contact was concerned because they could not see any settings for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

- Matches, MS, USA

Instrument lights in panel for HVAC/audio system are not lit. One night they stopped working. Exact same issue as this: Make: Honda model: Accord year: 2005 complaint number: 10241768 summary: The audio unit display lights do not come on when the headlights are turned on. The radio dial, clock, and HVAC control switches are not lit. The only light on in the area is the small green light showing which HVAC button has been selected. The instrument panel lights do light up are controllable with the dimmer switch. This problem came on suddenly - one night they worked when I turned on the headlights and the next night they did not work. So far this is a consistent problem. I have checked the fuses; none were blown. As a driver I can cope with the problem this time of the year, but as winter sets in and the windshield needs to be cleared of interior fog with the defroster I will not be able to see which control to hit creating an unsafe situation. This was/is a problem with earlier model years (2003-2004) of this model run. In 2007 Honda issued a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty extension letter for these years. There is also a service bulletin for these repairs.

- Pelham, NH, USA

Honda Accord ex - engine light came on. After getting tested oxygen sensor O2 sensor is defective. I have 3 other friends with Honda Accord and all of them problem with O2 sensors within 5 years of new Honda Accord ex.

- Houston, TX, USA

Engine stalls while the car is moving, steering wheel blocks.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. While driving the vehicle intermittently stalls without any prior warnings. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times. His vehicle was repaired according to recall #07V097000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). However the repair did not remedy the failure. The dealer then updated the ECM. A week later the failure resurfaced. A technician had to repair the wiring harness from underneath of the ignition, but the vehicle continued to fail. The manufacuturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 68,0000.

- Woodside, NY, USA

Starting at around 70K miles, the radio display backlight does not light up intermittently. Although the radio and controls work, it is impossible to view the time, radio volume, or station number without the assistance of an independent light source such as the overhead light. There has been a recall for this issue for the 2003-2004 model year. This recall should be extended to the 2005 model year as well because there is no major difference in audio unit design.

- Woodhaven, NY, USA

I was driving my Honda Accord 2005 ex to work today from burke to ft belvoir, va, and 25 minutes into the drive, the car stalled on fairfax county in the passing lane. This has happened twice, each about 3 weeks apart. When the car stalls, the ignition immobilizer switch light immediately flashes. I have to stop the moving car, and restart it, which is extremely dangerous. I called Honda, and was told that there is not a recall for this symptom. The symptoms is similar to what is referenced on this website. www.visualimpressions.ca/switch/.

- Burke, VA, USA

The audio unit display lights go dim 1-2 minutes after the headlights are turned on. The radio dials and HVAC control switches also go completely out. The only light on in the area is the small green light showing which HVAC button has been selected. The instrument panel lights do light up and are controllable with the dimmer switch. I have checked the fuses; none were blown. I can cope with the problem by turning on the interior overhead light to see the controls.just very inconvenientand creating a unsafe condition. This is a problem with earlier model years (2003-2004) of this model run. In 2007 Honda issued a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty extension letter for these years. There is also a service bulletin for these repairs. Perhaps Honda should havne extended this warranty extension to include the 2005 models.

- Elizabeth City, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact had a 40,000 mile repair performed at the dealer. Four days later, the gauge control module shorted out internally. The dealer attempted to reprogram the module, but was unsuccessful. The module was sent out to paolo alto, ca to be reprogrammed. Once it was completed, the module was returned to the dealer for installation in the vehicle. A couple of months later, while driving at an unknown speed with the cruise control activated, it would not disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was locked in the cruise control mode and it continued moving towards oncoming traffic. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two vehicles. The contact and another person were injured. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The investigator stated that the instrument cluster module caused the crash. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Sebastian, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The engine abruptly shut off and the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was related to the battery. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice more. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic again and the alternator was replaced; however, there was no resolution to the malfunction. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the air condition system component. The vehicle was repaired and there had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 34,300. Updated 10/14/08 updated 10/23/08.

- Long Beach Township, NJ, USA

If you leave the radio on for more than 2 minutes with the car off, it refuses to start. Either must jump start or wait 10 minutes or so before the engine will start again. This has happened 4-5 times. After starting, everything is good until you happened to do this again.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Car refuses to start. Used a jumpstart from a friend to come home. Checked the battery charge indicator - shows green (meaning fully charged) - but car does not start with that battery. Replaced the battery with a new one and there seems to be other problems. Dashboard light seem to flicker every now and then. Not sure what the exact issue is.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

Six changer cd player overheats. After 30 seconds of playing time, the panel turns extremely hot and cd error message flashes. When the cd is removed, it is extremely hot to the touch where it must be placed on the passenger seat. If more than one cd is in the six cd changer, the panel gets very hot and subsequently the panel display goes blank. The radio will not work until the unit has cooled. There is a potential danger for fire or other system failure. Clearly a safety hazard.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

Our 2005 Honda Accord severely overheated while driving in extremely congested traffic on a nearly 100 degree day. The dealer, where the car has been serviced continuously since new, verified that there was no fuse for the cooling fan. There is no credible answer for this absence.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

: the contact stated while parked in a driveway, the vehicle's ignition did not start. The contact tried to start the vehicle 4 times, with no success. A slight loss of vehicle power was noticed while starting up, a day prior to the incident. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

: the contact stated that when the vehicle is started, there is a zapping noise coming from below the steering wheel, accompanied by a smell of burning plastic. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where the dealer was unable to determine the problem.

- Coppell, TX, USA