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

2008 Accord 4cyl. Headlights flash about every 20 seconds. Have reported this and was told that they couldn't find anything.

- Red Bud, IL, USA

2008 Honda Accord headlights dimming while driving. Consumer states that the headlights dim every 30 seconds. Noticeable when driving at night time. Oncoming traffic flashes lights thinking that his high beams are on. The consumer learned the source of the problem involved the electrical load detector. The consumer stated the interior and exterior lights would routinely dim.

- Lexington, VA, 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

Events - normal driving. How often - every time driving the automobile. What was done? nothing. Dealer stated this is normal performance of the vehicle. Description - headlights dim while driving the automobile. I stated to the dealer that I am concerned about, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. However, the dealer stated that this is a normal performance for the Honda Accord. I am fearful of driving this car at night due to the amount that the headlights dim.

- Huntsvile, AL, 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

Inside and outside (all) lights flicker when A/C is operating. Very noticeable to on coming traffic. Consider safety issue.

- Decatur, AL, USA

All lights dim really bad when drive down the road at night every 15 seconds when the A/C is on. Honda says this is normal.... I have owned over 15 different cars and never had this problem.

- Kettering, OH, USA

1) headlight projection very poor. Difficult to see100 feet ahead. This is exacerbated by a draw on the electrical system that makes the headlights dim while car is in motion. I will not drive the car at night or at night while it is raining. I feel that the car is dangerous and on several occasions I almost hit pedestrians walking or on a bicycle. This occurs on a daily basis and is constant. The Honda dealer inspected the issue once and stated that there was no defect, but that the car operates to normal specification and id comparable to all 2008 Honda Accord 4 cylinder models. This issue was prevalent since I took delivery of the new car in July, 2008. 2.) since taking delivery of this vehicle and to the present date, there is a wobble/wheel shimmy in the suspension at various speeds and different degrees of severity on a daily basis. On the first repair attempt the dealer replaced several tires and performed a high tech wheel balance using a hunter 9700 road force balancing machine. The problem was not corrected. On the second visit the dealer test drove the car and stated that the issue is a characteristic of the vehicle and other Honda Accord 4 cylinder models with the same engine, transmission and suspension. Conclusion: This car is dangerous, exhibits very poor steering and ride as it wanders and shimmies all over the road. This problem combined with poor headlight projection and dimming headlights make this vehicle a major hazard on wheels.

- Shrewsbury, NJ, USA

2008 Accord I4 automatic transmission LX problem, lights dim and blower for heater/defrost slows. It occurs every 20 to 25 seconds. The change in the blower for the heater/defrost is such that it sounds as if you turned the blower speed down significantly and then turned it back up. At the same time the lights dim significantly. I have read many posts here of lights dimming with the A/C running and that Honda says this is normal. This is dangerous because of the eye strain caused by the lights dimming and then brightening over and over again.

- Provo, UT, USA

I only have about 1,500 miles on my new Accord and I've noticed that the headlights and interior lights blink each time the air conditioning compressor kicks in, about every 20-30 seconds. I've been in contact with the dealer several times, they said "its normal". this is a safety issue, because it is distracting to both myself and other drivers. Also, other drivers think that I am flashing my lights at them.

- Harrisonburg, VA, USA

We bought a new 2008 Honda Accord, while driving at night with the defroster or the ac on the head lights will dime, at first almost to dark, the dealer has replace the alternator and the fuse box this did help a little, but now its nothing the know to do the resolve this problem. I have call the 800 # for Honda and they say this is normal, I do not agree with this answer at all. Help with this would be great thanks.

- Stuarts Draft, VA, USA

II have a 2008 Honda Accord 4cyl. My headlights keep dimming when my ac is on. The dealer said it was normal. I have owned several Honda and none of them have done this. With the advanced electronics on this car drive by wire etc. I don't think this can be good for it.

- Vale, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. Whenever the contact is driving at any speed, the air conditioner activates and the headlights flash on and off and then dim. The dealer stated that there were no failures listed regarding the headlights. The current mileage was 5,200 and failure mileage was 5,000. Update 09/10/08 the consumer stated the headlights go dim when the air condition comes on. Updated 09/17/08.

- Harrisburg, KY, USA

2008 4 cyl Honda Accord - headlights brighten and dim continuously while driving at night when heating/air is on - the "flickering" has been viewed as aggressive driving by some people not to mention the effect the flickering has on my night time vision - Honda says the flickering is normal function of eld - the frequency cannot possibly be normal - my 01 Honda had the occasional dimming of the lights but not to this severity.

- Rural Hall, NC, 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

There is a large voltage drop that can be seen in the lights at night... the lights really dim as the alternator cycles.. it occurs every night when driving and happens at steady rpms and when decelerating.. I know this is not a major complaint but the car is new and it may turn into something down the "road", time wise for owners..what worries me that in a few months that the voltage drop may cause a problem and stall engine or lights dimming may pull excessively on battery and charging system and cause failures in other areas.. thank you very much in advance for your help and the forum to pass on concerns that maybe safety concerns.

- South Dartmouth, MA, USA

Headlights flicker making it hard to see at night.

- Worcester, MA, USA

Car idles high and eratic since a new alternator was put on due to light(in and out) flickering along with fan and radio cutting out when A/C unit is used and cooling fans kick on and off.since then car idles high, surges went fron tacking 1100 cold to 1500. Went from warm idle at 600 and is now 8-900rpms.lights still do the same thing but they agree there was a voltage drop after two dealers said it was acharcteristic.after two month the cars going back in for a second seat track and a syl plate that was damaged.now along with a list of problems the front bumper is pealing in same spot on left and right side near headlights.I alreadt complained about the bumpers not fitting.dealer did idle relearn procedeure that did nothing.check fuel cap message comes on and check engine light was on.they claim after 20 years of driving and 4 Honda, I don't know how to put a gas cap on.worst car I ever had.the worst part is the attitude of the dealers and Honda.I have been waiting for over two months for a rep, las time dealer snuck a note in that I refused to see the rep.I faxed them a demand letter to see the rep and another dealer was also supposed to set a meeting up.they claim he is out with a bad back(philadelphia area rep, )I am suing Honda under the lemon law.I had enough.the suit was filed and my court date is in October, contact me with any questions or comments.car alo smell like a rotten egg.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Headlights, taillights, brake lights as well as interior lights, all lights dim as compressor and cooling fan engage. Causing brake lights to appear as being applied, also causing high / low beam headlights to have been activated.

- Crete, NE, USA