7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,919 miles

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2017 Honda Accord steering problems

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2017 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #7

Jun 042018

Accord

  • 7,239 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Heavy steering wheels and feel stiffer coming out of parking or making U turn. Also, vibration can be felt while driving and/or braking 40mph to 60mph. Reported to yonkers Honda, new rochelle Honda, and bronx Honda but did acknowledge or resolve the issue, instead stated everything is working normal when it is not!

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 242018

Accord

  • 22,442 miles
First issue I noticed with my car was that while driving on a flat road in the middle lane my car will pull slightly to the left. I took the car back to the dealer where I purchased the car, garden state Honda in passaic New Jersey, and they reported the wheel alignment was within specifications. I drove the car and the issue persisted. Next day I took the car to another Honda dealer, dch paramus Honda in paramus New Jersey, and again it was reported by this dealer that the wheel alignment was within specifications. I drove my car after consulting with the dealers but the problem still persist. The second issue happened when the front right tire developed a bubble (2/3/2018. 15691 miles) on the side after hitting a pothole on the highway. I took my car to garden state Honda regarding the tire damage and they declined replacement of the tire and increased the tire pressure to 37psi on all four tires which is above the recommended tire pressure of 33psi front tires, 32psi rear tires (I checked the tire pressure in the morning) my car felt stiffer and very uncomfortable driving afterwards. Moreover, the front left tire ripped on the side after hitting a pothole while driving between 25-30mph on local streets (3/30/2018). This is when I had to buy two brand new tires yokohama advan sport A/S XL for $174.88 each that replaced the front two damaged tires. Recently (8/24/2018. 22442 miles) the front right wheel bent after hitting a pothole while driving between 50-55mph on the highway.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 262018

Accord

  • 16,300 miles
When decelerating while merging onto a highway at approximately 30mph, the car suddenly suddenly became difficult to control. All at once, the car's control and steering could not be easily maneuvered and electric power system (eps) indicator light flashed. There was no warning nor indication that the steering was compromised. I managed to regain control of the car while allowing it to coast. The steering will was stiff and large amounts of turning did not not control the car accurately. I coasted to a stop in a nearby parking lot and put the car in park and turned off the ignition. When the car was restarted, the eps light was not present and the steering control was reestablished. Thinking this was possible due to a glitch, I continued driving for about two miles when the system once again went out and the eps light signaled at the same time. I was not able to move the car off of the highway, but was able to stop at a traffic light to put the car in park and turn it off to reset the system. I was able to then drive the car home. The next morning, while driving to the car dealership, the steering became uncontrollable and a basic turn could not be made when the car was at a low speed. I explained that the car could not be safely operated due to this issue. The dealership called hours later to notify me that they were ordering a new power steering rack. When I inquired as to what the issue was I was informed that the code simply recommended the system to be reset, but "they did not feel safe" allowing me to drive the car without replacing the system. My car has approximately 16,000 miles on it and I have only had the car for one year. It was purchased from the dealership with 5,000 miles on it as the manager had been driving the car for approx. 7 months. The car had the 15,000 mile service completed just last month in addition to an oil change.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #4

Aug 312017

Accord

  • 2,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was making a U turn and the steering wheel lock it self and I couldnt move it any more and it made me crash in to the side walk Honda dealer where I bought it took it with a tow truck

- Compton, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 072017

Accord

  • 4,750 miles
While driving my new car on a public road during a right turn into another public road, my power steering failed almost causing a head on collision with on coming traffic. The dealership later informed me that the failure was due to rodent damage to my power steering harness.

- Kew Gardens, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 112017

Accord

  • 1,000 miles
After it rained, was driving on highway when suddenly series of errors/problem messages came up on my dashboard. Incl, emissions controls system problem, tire pressure sys prob, avoidance collision sys prob, collision mitigation sys prob, power steering sys prob, etc. Made calls immediately to Honda contacts and got off the freeway. It happened as the maintenance dept's at Honda were closing for the weekend. Except for the messages the car seemed to be driving okay. Still drove slowly to get groceries so I would not have to go back out. As I started the car again, the power steering failed to work; I could not turn the wheel. Triple a thought the problem was due to wetness getting into the computer system. When I started the car with him present, power steering started working again. So, I drove it home again very slowly. Next morning I started the car to see if I would still get the failure messages. They are still there. Took video of messages and will attempt to screen capture some of the messages.

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 202017

Accord 4-cyl

  • 1,700 miles
Brand new car that the steering wheel vibrates a ridiculous amount- doesn't feel safe. It occurs while driving and at an idle. Occurs on streets, highways etc. Been to dealer, serviceman [xxx] and their technician at Suburban Honda verified they felt it..however since there is no fix per Honda I am to just live with it"?" information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

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