Honda Accord Recall R/2004/119: Instrument Panel Lights May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Oct 2004
- Launched
- 2,737
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/119
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Accord vehicles built between 1 July 1998 and 1 July 1999. Due to the possibility of a transistor failure in the multiplex control system the instrument panel lights may fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled and the affected part replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the possibility of a transistor failure in the multiplex control system the instrument panel lights may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS MAY FAIL Defect: Due to the possibility of a transistor failure in the multiplex control system the instrument panel lights may fail. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled and the affected part replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: instrument panel lights may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled and the affected part replaced.
Are You Affected?
Accord built between 1 July 1998 and 1 July 1999 may be included. Honda estimates 2,737 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/119. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Accord, Civic, OdysseyInner pressure of the inflator may irregularly rise upon airbag deployment rupturing the inflator container | Urgent | R/2019/125 | |
| Accord, Insight, Jazz, Jazz HybridTakata passenger airbag inflator may rupture | Urgent | R/2018/342 | |
| Accord, Insight, JazzPassenger airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2018/029 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2004/034 on 24 May 2004, for low beam headlights may not operate. The one launched after it was R/2004/161 on 1 Nov 2004, for lack of protection to the wiring harness in the boot. You can also see every Honda recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/119, launched 4 October 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.