2005 Honda Civic Exterior Lighting Problems
- 5
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I first noticed the problem with the head lights dim from regular brightness to really low while driving. Then i noticed the lights inside the car doing the same dim while the engine is off. And today, on my dashboard i noticed the srs indicator light turned on red, and stays on red as i drive it. Everything is original on the vehicle, no after market. Vehicle has never been in an accident and no repairs have been…
ODI 10667835
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
**i am reporting this problem because i have noticed the same tail-lighting failure on dozens of seventh-generation honda civics now on the road.** my 2005 honda civic 4-dr sedan failed its 2013 virginia safety inspection because the license-plate light and trunk-located brake lights (of which there are two) were not working. I took the car to landmark honda of alexandria, va., and they discovered that the wiring in…
ODI 10597338
Exterior Lighting
Tag and rear running lights failed 11/28/2012. Rick case honda dealer said the entire rear tail light harness was brittle due to age and required replacement at a cost of $ 228 labor and $186 for the parts. In my mind this main harness is poorly designed for the life time of the vehicle and should have connectors that allow repair for less cost to consumer since tail lights are safety issue and i observe a number of…
ODI 10490453
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I purchased a 2005 honda civic new. The vehicle now belongs to my son. The vehicle was taken to the honda dealer for maintenance since i purchased it. Approx. 6 months ago my son was stopped by the police on several occasions due to the license plate light and all of the tail lights being in-op. It was taken immediately to the dealer. They replaced the bulbs did a diagnostic check and the light still did not work.…
ODI 10324181
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda civic ex. The contact stated that the low beam headlights would not illuminate. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.
ODI 10407077
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Honda Civic.
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