NHTSA Complaint #10217545 — 2008 HONDA ACCORD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10217545
Vehicle	2008 HONDA ACCORD
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Date of Incident	February 9, 2008
Date Filed	February 9, 2008
Mileage	510 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

CARS LIGHTS DIM AND BLINK EVERYTIME THE COOLING FAN KICKS ON AND OFF,THIS INCLUDES HEADLIGHTS,BRAKE LIGHTS,ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS,A/C FAN DIMS,RADIO GETS SOFTER. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE FLASHING THEM AND JAMMING ON MY BRAKES. I ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH UPHOLSTRY,SIDE AIR BAGS,RIGHT SEAT TRACK, OUT OF LINE BUMPER AND PEALING PAINT. HONDA HAS TO DO SOMETHING WITH MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME. *TR

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