2001 Honda Accord Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 922 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Honda Accord, 1% of the 922 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had my car taken in for the airbag recall and the srs light remains on. I also have the check engine light on constantly. I do not believe they fixed my recall completely and believe my vehicle has several other recalled issues at hand. Including the transmission not working properly. The headlight s do not give proper lighting and visibility is horrible at night. The seatbelt on my driver side locks all the time when I try to look over my shoulder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10888067, filed 2016-07, 157,459 miles“Obviously, motor vehicle headlights are essential safety equipment. The headlight lenses in all cars become clouded over time regardless of maintence or brand of vehicle. This is a definite safety hazard as light from the headlights is greatly reduced. Replacement on my car is approx. $400 per lens. This is perfectly avoidable by using better materials. Auto manufacturers should be made to replace them at their cost, and use proper materials in all new cars manufactured. I am stunned that no regulating body has done their job in addressing and correcting this serious issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10544781, filed 2013-09, 50,000 miles“Park light didn't go off in the morning at the first start. Stop, turned off engine, restart again, release park brake, it was still on. It turned of after about 5min later. No other abnormal noticed. Brake oil level is in good. This also happened on 13th, 19th, 20th. Drove to dealer, but the light work well that day. They told me they can't do anything in the case the light work well. Call Honda company, they suggest to visit dealer. No other suggestion. Only suggest visit dealer while it is on. But it makes me feel not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10078614, filed 2004-06, 25,400 miles“Hi! I am hoping to own this car for ten more years. Since purchase complained headlights not working (have service complaint documented) as I cannot see in snow, rain, ice, when you need them the most. Also believe car fills with exhaust fumes for many years. Has anyone checked this out?”
NHTSA complaint #11031847, filed 2017-10“The axel that holds my tires on do not hold the bolts that are put on. I have had to replace every single bolt on all four tires once a month, if not more. The bolts come lose after replacing them and tightening them. The bolts keep cross threading after fixing them and putting them on correctly. My driver seat belt comes undone while driving down the road. The interior lights where the clock is and below come on and off randomly. This happens on a day to day basis, ever since I purchased my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883671, filed 2016-07Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 1% |
| 2017 | 21 | 4% |
| 2016 | 128 | 21% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 19 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 22 | 3% |
| 2008 | 113 | 7% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 37 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 12 | 1% |
| 2000 | 22 | 2% |
| 1999 | 17 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 6 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda Accord
407 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
209 complaintsElectrical system
78 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsTires
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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