2004 Honda Accord Interior lighting Problems

“The interior lighting on the radio and other components went out. It is dangerous to be driving and trying to figure out where fan and other buttons are in the dark. I should not need to use a flashlight to figure out how to clear fog from the windows. If I have a related accident my insurance company would consider it my fault even though it is a design or manufacturing defect.”

“2004 Honda Accord v6ex. Audio-HVAC display is dark. Honda are aware of all model 2003 & 2004 but refused to recall due to the cost. They even put a service bulletin 04-027 out in all their dealership.”

“The radio and instrument display lights went out...I have read via the internet that this is a very common problem for my 2004 Honda Accord, and called Honda and they did extend the warranty to 7 years 100,000 miles, but unfortunately mine went out last week and I have had my car 7 1/2 years, and has 100,500 miles, so I got screwed...I feel as do many that it should be treated as a recall because it is a safety issue..when you are driving at night time, to be able to see your instrument panel you have to turn on a light...I have had numerous cars/trucks in my life and have never had this…”

“The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated and the radio failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pads, dome light, and multiple parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 252,869.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. The contact stated the interior lighting failed with the exception of the speedometer back light. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 110,000.”