Upon start up, the steering wheel was not easy to steer. There were little vibration back and forth. The steering warning light was also illuminated on the dash. The incident did not occur while driving and was apparent immediately on start up. Consumer states that the vehicle has yet to be repaired but turning the vehicle off and letting it sit for a short while temporarily helps the issue.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

Power steering failure, complete power steering rack replacement by Honda Dealership. Symptoms identical to Honda Warranty Extension 5Z2, Service Bulletin #15-056. Dealer confirmed no damage to power steering rack. Vehicle did not throw DCT 53-01 or 53-012 so Honda and Dealer refused to repair under warranty extension, forcing customer to pay out of pocket. This is the subject of an ongoing NHTSA investigation which began May 2021. The consumer stated that the issue occurred all the time and varying in seriousness. Once repaired, the issue did not occur.

- Crescent Springs, KY, USA

Driving on highway and steering wheel went stiff. Difficult to turn/move steering wheel

- Branchburg , NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while his wife was driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated his son was a mechanic and after using a code reader, he became aware of multiple error codes. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,715.

- Thrall, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel jerked aggressively causing him to lose his grip on the steering. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rack and pinion were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Steering is pulling to the left, mechanic inspected tires, suspension, and rack and pinion. No visible damage. Mechanic ran codes-no codes were displayed. Vehicle has EPS. Contacted dealer requested inspection and was given an appointment in 8 days. I believe other 2013 Honda Accords have experienced this problem. I am widowed so I have no options for alternate drivier, I will continue to drive until dealership can inspect. Not happy that the dealership could not look at this issue sooner, it is not like I need an oil change. The consumer stated that there were no further issues after repair.

- Norristown, PA, USA

There is a steering problem. The wheel turns to the right on its own while driving. Vehicle was looked at by Honda Toms River, NJ on June 8, 2022. They recommended steering rack replacement. Car was driven back home to PA and we are awaiting direction from Honda.

- Glenmoore, PA, USA

Steering wheel spins to the left, I had it evaluated and it was a electrical problem with the steering wheel.

- Virginia Beach , VA, USA

ABS Control Module failure at 174712 Diagnosed and replaced by licensed independent service center. Cost $450 Power Steering failure at 188,000. Still with independent service center. Estimated repair cost $900 Earlier engine replacement required as well with no warning, proper maintenance

- North Branford, CT, USA

While driving power steering goes out and car pulls to the side causing vehicle to go into other lane! Shutting off car and restarting temporarily fixes issue. Time between incidents ranges from 2 weeks to a month. First incident was 6 weeks ago and it has happened several times since (tonight being the third).

- Egg Harbor City, NJ, USA

I was driving and went to take a turn at a top sign and the wheel was turning itself to the right. It did the same after turning and going straight. The wheel was moving itself turning the car right when I was driving

- Salisbury , MD, USA

As i was driving i felt my steering wheel jerk violently to the right with no warning, as i continued to drive my steering wheel than jerked towards the right again on its own before locking up. I was not able to turn my wheel which was not only extremely dangerous but also very scary. I was luckily passing by a Honda dealership and they confirmed to me that my electric power steering was the reason behind the incident that occured. What is disturbing is that the day before i went to priority honda in chesapeake virginia and they changed my oil and supposedly checked the fluids etc on my car. They provided me with a report that stated my brake fluid was good. The other honda told me i had no brake fluid-??-??-??.. they marked my power steering fluid as good-?? i have no power steering. I am considering my options right now and have not ruled out legal action. This was a very scary situation. The icing on top is the fact they spelled my name incorrectly as well as the wrong address-??

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

My 2013 Honda Accord randomly started turning to the right on its own. Until this day the car continues to experience this issue on and off with no pattern. The dealership could not replicate the issue, stated noticed steering wheel hard, cleared both DTC-??s and performed all sensor learn, found 1 EPS updated and performed update but steering still stiff. Raised car and inspected power steering rack but nothing abnormal, hard reset performed but still did not fix the issue After troubleshooting code found service bulletin to replace fuse box assembly. I declined fuse box assembly replacement as the Honda mechanic could not guarantee this would fix the issue.

- San Pablo, CA, USA

As I was traveling in I-64 about a mile from the Brentwood offramp my steering became almost impossible to control. I continued with the flow of traffics for another 1/4 of mile and then was able to move my car to the interior lane with a lot of resistance. During this 1/4 mile my steering remained locked. I regained the ability to steer after that 1/4 mile, but it was Like in the days of without power steering. Then I was able to exit and stop my car. The light on the dash came on and after Resting it went off and my car returned to regular operation. The same thing happened 6 months ago on the freeway in California. That situation was almost identical.

- Ofallon, IL, USA

Steering wheel turns itself to the left abruptly without warning.

- Elk City, OK, USA

While driving down the highway, the car tried to rapidly turn to the right. I pulled into a parking lot and turned the steering wheel completely to the left. It then turned itself all the way to the right very quickly. It could be driven by forcefully holding onto the steering wheel and applying pressure to keep it from turning. The car would do a 90 degree turn without touching the steering wheel. Tires and alignment are fine. Vehicle is currently at the dealership being worked on.

- Winnabow, NC, USA

Traveling down the interstate at 65-70 mph and the steering pulled very hard to the left and veered into the left lane decreases speed and had to counter steer to the right which keep me on the road. No warning or maintenance lights on. Dealership diagnosed with failed steering rack and a $3500 repair bill. 2013 Honda Accord EX L 95,000 miles

- Pride, LA, USA

Power Steering failed while driving car causing me to nearly mow down a group of people waiting on curb for crosswalk.

- South Salem, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was pulling to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered an open investigation under NHTSA Action Number: EA21001 which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

- Parkton, NC, USA

While driving around 65 mph on the freeway, the car suddenly became hard to steer. The electronic power steering seemed to fail, and multiple warning lights simultaneously appeared on the dashboard (Vehicle Stability Assist, Tire Pressure, Power Steering, Engine). I was in the middle of merging into another lane, and the wheel became jerky and less responsive. The car swerved, but I was able to regain control and pull over. I restarted the car a few times, but this did not resolve the issue. The next day, the power steering returned and the warning lights were no longer on. After driving locally for a few minutes (30+ mph), the power steering failed again, and the cluster of warning lights returned. The power steering continues to fail intermittently while driving, but will return seemingly randomly. I was able to bring the car to a certified Honda dealer, and my service advisor let me know the problem may be related to a known issue with the torque sensor, which had its warranty extended to 13 years in 2013 - 2014 Accords (TSB Warranty Extension 15-056). After inspecting my car, the error code DTC 85-01 was discovered (EPS - VSA malfunction), but it was not covered under the warranty extension (DTC 53-01 / 53-02). The service advisor determined "the problem is the gearbox internally not the outside sensors" and that the steering rack should be replaced at my expense (~$2500). I believe my safety and the safety of others was put at risk because this sudden loss of control could have led to a collision with a driver or pedestrian. This component is necessary to safely drive the car, and I believe the manufacturer is responsible for the premature failure of this component without warning. No warning lights were on prior to this incident, and there was no known history of symptoms/issues related to steering or other major components. No history of accidents. The car with faulty steering gearbox is available for inspection (2013 Honda Accord LX).

- San Diego, CA, USA