Steering complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% | — |
| 2025 | 43 | 47% | 4,000 miles |
| 2024 | 53 | 35% | 50,000 miles |
| 2023 | 16 | 19% | 57,000 miles |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% | 68,000 miles |
| 2021 | 8 | 3% | 15,000 miles |
| 2020 | 23 | 6% | 9,000 miles |
| 2019 | 27 | 4% | 6,000 miles |
| 2018 | 60 | 3% | 14,000 miles |
| 2017 | 24 | 4% | 22,000 miles |
| 2016 | 31 | 5% | 23,000 miles |
| 2015 | 78 | 13% | 55,000 miles |
| 2014 | 143 | 15% | 56,000 miles |
| 2013 | 499 | 35% | 50,000 miles |
| 2012 | 51 | 14% | 24,000 miles |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% | 45,000 miles |
| 2010 | 18 | 3% | 35,000 miles |
| 2009 | 30 | 4% | 46,000 miles |
| 2008 | 33 | 2% | 11,000 miles |
| 2007 | 44 | 8% | 125,000 miles |
| 2006 | 48 | 11% | 97,000 miles |
| 2005 | 40 | 6% | 81,000 miles |
| 2004 | 66 | 6% | 122,000 miles |
| 2003 | 90 | 5% | 100,000 miles |
| 2002 | 24 | 2% | 130,000 miles |
| 2001 | 21 | 2% | 65,000 miles |
| 2000 | 25 | 2% | 150,000 miles |
| 1999 | 24 | 2% | 140,000 miles |
| 1998 | 29 | 2% | 146,000 miles |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% | 144,000 miles |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% | — |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on a highway, the steering wheel seized, resulting in a loss of steering control. The contact was able to pull the vehicle onto the shoulder and then drove off the highway to a gas station, where the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the power steering warning light, the brake warning light, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering rack had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no response was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 10,500.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly pulled towards the right or the left, depending on the last direction the steering wheel was turned. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving in rainy weather, the vehicle hydroplaned. The vehicle was taken to the same local dealer on several occasions, where an alignment was performed and the steering rack was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the electronic power steering seized, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle failed to return to normal operation. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering module had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
The contact's daughter owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact's daughter drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with steering box failure. The contact's daughter was informed that the steering box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for a check, the instrument panel was inoperative. The contact attempted to reboot the system, but the issue persisted. The contact stated that the steering gear box was failing, and that the steering wheel was firm, and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not repaired because of the cost of the diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,853.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to make a complete turn, the steering wheel needed frequent correction. The contact stated that the electric power steering assist failed to operate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Woke up and started my car, all the lights were on including engine light. no adapter cruise, steering light was on. Screen also was saying avoid speeding. Every notification was telling me go to the dealer ship. I took it Howdy Honda in Texas and they said we will need to do a diagnostic and it was for 255 for to see what the problem was. They looked and said I had code for po172(rich) and misfire on p0301 told me I need to replace fuel injectors. Which cost 1933$. Which is way too much and fuel injectors a labor should be covered under Federal Emissions Warranty but they said no. So I am filing a recall for fuel injectors for my 2022 Honda accord sports se. I am unable to drive because it's in limp mode. I also have documentation from howdy for quote.
My husband was driving our 2022 Honda Accord home eastbound on [redacted] on Friday, [redacted] from Oswego to Saratoga Springs from a funeral. It was extremely hot that day. It started to rain and he was going the speed limit and the steering locked up. He ended up doing at least one 360 possible two and then hit the guardrail. We never had a recall on our steering but a lot of issues while driving on the lane controls.
Related recalls (1)
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy.
NHTSA investigations
Electric Power Steering Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-033 to investigate 24 complaints alleging loss of power steering while driving in model year (MY) 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).Analysis of service data for the original 24 complaints and 33 additional complaints received after PE14-033 was opened found that 85 percent of the vehicles with diagnostic trouble codes…
Loss of Direction Control
On May 6, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA21-001) to assess a sudden loss of steering control, in Model Year (MY) 2013-2015 Honda Accord vehicles. Consumers alleged while driving the steering wheel would pull to the left or the right independently. Steering pull may pose a risk of loss of directional control.
Loss of Direction Control
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition dated October 19, 2020 requesting an investigation of an alleged defect in the steering system in Model Year (MY) 2013 Honda Accord vehicles. The petitioner alleges that MY2013 Honda accord vehicles are experiencing a sudden loss of steering control as the vehicle veers from its intended path of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Accord years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2013 (499), 2014 (143), 2003 (90), 2015 (78) and 2004 (66) model years. Steering complaints make up 35% of all complaints for the 2013.
Is there a recall for Honda Accord steering problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 12V-222 (hose, piping, and connections, May 17, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda Accord steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles; 44% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the steering wheel/handle bar (20 mentions), followed by the hydraulic power assist system (17).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.