NHTSA Complaint #10430240 — 2004 HONDA ACCORD

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10430240
Vehicle	2004 HONDA ACCORD
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	May 2, 2011
Date Filed	October 14, 2011
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

IN EARLY 2011, I NOTICED THAT THE BACKLIGHTS FOR THE HVAC CONTROLS, RADIO, AND GEAR SHIFTER ALL WENT OUT. THE CABIN IS COMPLETELY DARK WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. WHEN I CONTACTED HONDA, THEY SAID THAT THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED PROBLEM ON SOME 2003-2004 ACCORDS BUT THAT MY CAR IS EXCLUDED FROM THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE REPAIR IS $1,000 WHICH IS NOT A REASONABLE COST FOR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT A PROPERLY LIT CABIN. *TR

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