This started around April 1st of 2011. Everytime I start the car in the morning, I get a grinding noise that last less then two seconds. I think the starter is going out. This should not happen when the car is only 4yrs old. There should be a emergency recall on the starters. The car was doing find when this problem started happening.

- Skokie, IL, USA

At night the headlights dim repeatedly while the car is at a stop. While driving the headlights flicker or blink every 15-25 seconds while the air conditioning is operating. This could appear as if I am flashing other drivers and can be construed as an aggressive act. I would not have bought this car had I known about this design flaw. However Honda released a statement on their website that this flicker of the headlights is normal and was designed that way to increase fuel efficiency.

- New Boston, TX, USA

2008 Honda Accord. Consumer states when driving with lights on, when defroster or air kicks on the lights dim the consumer also stated there was a problem with the window.

- Ottumwa, IA, USA

Lights dim all the time driving down the road. Honda says no fix.

- Emmett, ID, USA

I purchased a 2008 Honda Accord and the lights continuously flicker whenever I use the ac or heating. The flickering is so prevalent that I'm afraid that others drivers may think I'm flashing my lights at them. This is a physical safety issue as I'm afraid of road rage as well as the fear that the car will ultimately stop functioning due to the amount of power that appears to be being used when the flickering happens.

- Waverly Hall, GA, USA

I have a Honda Accord LX 2008 sedan which I bought 2 years ago. Ever since I bought this each year without fail I have experienced intermittent lack of power during acceleration which has happened while driving on the highway, each time it has lasted any where from 20 to 45mins, there no engine check light on or any indication light of a malfunction. I reported to the dealership left the car with them over night I was told that they ran the automated computer test and nothing was found to be wrong with the car, the second time it occurred I called Honda usa and reported the same incident, I was contacted by Honda told to take to a dealership, I left the car over a week and was told the automated test showed nothing and they could not duplicate the problem. This same thing occurred again this year and I contacted Honda dealership, I produced a bulletin from Honda web site describing exactly the problem my car has been experiencing, I contacted Honda took it the dealership I was told that my car VIN # range wasn't covered in those affected since my car had a more recent soft ware up date. And that they will have to duplicate the problem, as per Honda request I left the car and I was told there was nothing they could do, even though the problem had persisted and has being recurring I was told to bring it in when it occurs again but its had happened three times already I have a. my frustration stems from the fact that Honda usa claims that my car has an up dated soft ware and even the over ride could not be possible, but the problem detailed in the Honda bulletin memo describes what's happening to my car. The bulletin states thus : some 2008 Accord L4 vehicles may experience an intermittent lack of power due to interference or noise on the knock sensor signal circuit.interference or noise on the circuit can cause the PCM to retard the ignition timing, causing a decrease in engine power usually during acceleration.

- Wicita Falls, TX, USA

2008 Honda Accord ex/4-door sedan/4-cylinder: Bought new car 03/09; at considerably less than 10,000 miles rear brakes wore out prematurely, thereafter front brakes also wore out. Had to pay for replacements due to american Honda motor Corp refusing to cover under warranty. They refuse any assistance or resolution.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

2008 Honda Accord ex-L, 4 cyl engine. Headlights constantly blink (dim) when ac or automatic temp control is activated. Lights dim for about 4 seconds and then return to normal regardless of speed. Other drivers think that I am signaling them and sometimes become very irate and threatening. Honda and dealer indicate the problem is normal. Search on internet indicates a large number of similar complaints on 2008 Accord.

- Centreville, VA, USA

I have a 2008 Honda Accord ex-L I picked up new in the fall of 2007. To date I have just over 30,000 miles. Today, (4/12/10) I took my car to my local Honda dealership for an oil change. I was told that my rear brakes were at 5% and repair cost would be $330!!! I mentioned I paid an additional $2,200 for an "extended warranty "on top of the $28,000 sticker price back in 2007. Today I asked the Honda advisor what does my $2,200 "extended warranty" cover? he said nothing mechanical. By this point I did not want to argue, but rather I paid the $38.13 for my oil change and left. Also with my previous oil change maybe 3 months ago with about 29,000 miles I was also told my rear brakes were somewhere around 15% and I think the Honda dealership quoted me around $300. I am definitely a named party in the gibbs lawsuit as of 12/17/09. I have not paid to fix my rear brakes yet. Other problems I am having is my navigation freezes up, I have this rattling sound in my front drivers door, my front passenger door sounds like it is not closed all the way because I hear road noise, and twice now my wipers have continued to stay on even though I turned them off or the wipers will be "delayed" even though the wipers are off, my glove box is misaligned on the right hand side and at times when I am pulling into the garage with my foot off of the gas pedal, the car will accelerate forward a little. I am finished with this car!!!! my 2008 Accord is my 3rd Accord and by far the most obnoxious lemon I have ever owned. My 1986 and 2000 Accord were more "Honda" than my 2008 Accord. I am thoroughly disgusted with Honda's caring integrity.

- Elkhart, IN, 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

Lights dim constantly while driving the car. Cars have moved out of my lane because the dim is sometimes very strong. Dealership looked at several times and found nothing wrong except that the charging system has some new component part that is to create more "juice" when needed and it isn't switch fast enough, but no repair was completed.

- Wilder, KY, 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

I drive a 2008 Honda Accord that has an electrical issue when the compressor runs. Whether it is with the A/C or the heater, when the compressor kicks on, my headlights and taillights flicker/dim. It happens everytime the compressor kicks on. I asked my dealer about it at a regular service interval and was told that was normal for Accord. It is very distracting when you are driving at night and your headlights are constantly dimming/flickering. I have resorted to not using my air conditioning or heater at night so I won't have the lights flickering/dimming.

- Lagrange, KY, USA

In the last two weeks, the car would not start on four separate occasions. Have had to have the car jump started. I've taken it to the Honda dealership and they say that nothing is showing wrong with it on the diagnostic reading. They first indicated that an interior light could have been left on but then the problem repeated itself. Took the car back and was told that nothing was wrong. For that reason they say they cannot fix something that is not wrong. However, the car has not started on even after it has had two new batteries put in it. Something continues to kill the battery when it sits for a while or over night and they have no clue what it is and will not fix it because "nothing is wrong" with the car. Sometimes the car will start but the problem is getting worse. I have a car that I'm terrified to drive for fear that I might be stranded. I've also purchased a jumper cables with battery to keep in the trunk of the car because I am using my auto club too much in a short period of time and now they must charge me if they come out to start it. The Honda dealership does not know what is wrong with it and will not fix it.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

I bought my Honda Accord ex just last year, and I started having problems with my rear brakes. It began with a metal scraping noise from the rear wheel well. There is an abnormal number of complaints online regarding 2008 Honda Accord's premature brake wear. It would be the best thingo for an investigator to look at www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtml to see just how complaints of exact same issue have been reported online. This issue must be resolved, and Honda should be held responsible for repairing them or reimbursing owners for any repairs done, as any problems with brakes are serious safety concerns. Please investigate. Thank you.

- Columbia, MD, USA

Premature rear brake failure at only 25,000 miles. Sticking rear calipers causing excessive wear on brakes and decreased fuel mileage. Engine cooling fan causes headlights to dim at night every 30-40 seconds causing a major safety and visibility concern. Dealer refused to fix either problem under warranty.

- Firestone, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the electrical components of the vehicle failed. The battery was replaced and the electrical system was reset. The navigation system appeared quickly and asked for a code to operate. The contact was never asked for a code before and was unaware of any existing code. The VIN was unable to be accepted in the system. The current and failure mileages were less than 27,046.

- Nesconset, NY, USA

Lights go dim and then brighten back up very often like every few seconds, other drivers think I'm flashing them this action seems to be very un safe for drivers. Also when raining the wipers pull the rain water back down the windshield about half way down the drivers side from the a frame.

- Wilmington, NC, 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

Headlights, cabin lights, back lights all dim/flicker every 20-30 seconds. Seems to happen with defogger or A/C is running but has also happened when air is off. Other drivers think I am flashing them or hitting brakes. Was told car is functioning as designed to help fuel economy. I wish I had test drove car at night, would have never bought the car.

- West Milford, NJ, USA