This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The daytime running lights have a high failure rate. We had to replace them twice before the 36,000 mile manufacturer's warranty ran out and they failed again at 37,000 miles. The cost to replace this safety feature is $1200 for one side. We have only owned the vehicle for 2.5 years and this will be the third time we will have to replace the daytime running lights. We think this product should not fail so frequently and if it does it shouldn't cost so much to replace.
Led drl have both went bad, for no reason, worked one day didnt the next day thry were covered by thd 36K warranty, however, they have not fixed the underlying issue and once out of warranty, they are $1300 each! brakes have been resurfaced, front and rear. The car had 70 miles, a xealer traded it anx it sat on the lot for months, perhaps thd rust created pitting(davis Honda should have replaced the rotors, nog cut them at 5K then 10K. Current mileage is 16,800. Oh, and the paint chips/road rash is insane. The clear coat will be gone by 100K.
My 2016 Honda Accord sport only has 61,000 miles and about a week ago (or maybe longer since this is the first time I inspected the headlights), the led light strip on the driver side burned out. I have found hundreds of complaints online from other customers with the same issue. This is definitely a factory problem from Honda and the only recourse is to replace the entire headlight at $1100. This feature is supposed to be considered a safety feature by Honda. I feel this should not be a customers responsibility to replace when it is obviously a Honda problem. A recall is in order as again, there are hundreds of complaints about this issue happening to the Honda Accord within the first 1 - 2 years of purchase.
At approximately 33000 miles the daytime running lights which are incorporated into the headlight assembly. Both headlight assemblies had to be replaced. I believe this is a common problem (online complaints). Honda should replace or repair these free of charge since it is such a widespread occurrence.
- Idaho Falls, ID, USA
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The led daytime running lights (drl) have failed after 2 years of service. Replacement of the whole light assembly is required running $800 - $1500. There are many of these on the road with the same issue.
I made an appointment to have the daytime running light fixed in my headlight under the impression that this would be a easy and inexpensive repair to be surprised with the $1000 charge that I am expected to pay. Honda has created a headlight design that forces their customers to pay an exorbant amount of money on a part that can be purchased for under $20. I refuse to be trapped in a company that doesn't consider their customers future repairs when designing a car. I came to Honda looking for an affordable vehicle and $1000 on one headlight is no where considered an affordable repair for an item that is not a major component of the vehicle. I have created a claim and if this issue cannot be added as a recall I will be escalating this matter to corporate level or higher.
Driverside daytime led lights partially burned out. This seems to be a common problem with this year vehicle and numerous other people have the same problem. I noticed this problem around July 20, 2018. I thought it would be just a bulb replacement but just learned the whole light assembly has to be changed
My 2016 Honda Accord LX driver's side led running light failed at 39,893 miles. The led light should not of failed this soon and Honda should identify this part as defective. To replace led the whole assembly has to be replaced. The led is a running light and is a critical to vehicle operation safety. The led light is always on when the light setting is in the auto position. The led light also helps other drivers see the vehicle in all driving conditions. NHTSA should report numbers to Honda and Honda should take action to fix the issue.
Daytime running lights, led strip, go out after about 30,000 miles. My driver side led strip went out and Honda replaced it at 35,000 miles. At 40,000 miles, passenger side drl led strip went out. Honda is using faulty parts and is charging $800 to replace the headlight assembly every 30,000 miles. This is dangerous because the led strip lights are important when driving through safety zones that require headlights to be on, or at night where you need the light to see the road clearly. Lighting isn't a wear and tear part and they should not be going out that often.
The daytime running lights fail and need to be replaced repeatedly, randomly causing other drivers to properly see my vehicle when changing lanes or driving next to them on highways.
My 2016 Honda Accord sport only has 43,000 miles and about a week ago, the led light strip on the passenger side burned out. Dealership says that warranty will not cover ( even though I bought extended warranty) and it would be upwards of $500 or more to replace since the whole light assembly has to be replaced. Seroiusly"?? I have found hundreds of complaints online from other customers with the same issue. When do you draw the line and call it a defect and issue a recall?" this feature is supposed to be considered a safety feature by Honda. I feel this should not be a customers responsibility to replace when it is obviously a Honda problem.
The day time running led lights on both the driver's side and passenger side have blown out and american Honda has refused to fix it because the car is over the 36,000 mile warranty. The car was under two years old from when I purchased it. This problem is well known to american Honda and is not only limited to the Honda Accord but other models. It is an engineering defect and a safety issue. The daytime running lights are listed as a safety feature on the window sticker. As led daytime running lights. American Honda should fix this at no cost to the customer, because these led bulbs are defective and they are charging $1,400 to replace both sides.
The led running lights was burned out easily. Led running lights is a safety features of the vehicle that requires to be on at all times per dot. There is no option of replacing the lights. The Honda dealer wants to replace the whole headlight assembly.
Daytime running lights failing twice in two years. This is a very costly issue since the whole light assembly needs to be replaced at $1200 each.. this is advertised under the safety features section of the vehicle. There are many complaints regarding the led drl's failing and a safety issue for driving without them working
Back in Sept 2017, my drivers side drl led strip went out, and Honda replaced it, but charged me a deductible of $100. Aroung may first, 2018, my passenger side drl led strip went out, and Honda is saying that the first one was a courtesy, but I have to pay for the majority of the repair this time. Looking up different Accord forums, the 2016 model seems to have an issue with the drl led strips. Many people have reported issues with the light, but Honda is claiming that no one has reported the issue at all, and my issue is due to me driving from milwaukee, to Chicago everyday for work. Lights are not wear and tear parts, so should not be impacted by driving 60 miles in each direction. Honda is refusing to take responsibility for an obvious defect, and requiring people to pay well over $500 to replace the full headlight assembly.
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- North Hills, CA, USA