Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1997 Honda Accord. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering anti-theft device (two problems).
1st accident of 2 involving Honda Accord. Both accidents happened within a few days of each other in different towns. Both drivers of the 97 and 98 Accords said when they were passing a vehicle on the highway, the steering column locked up. Read details...
While driving alarm will came on, and could not be turned off. Vehicle had to be taken to shop wher it was installed. Then, took vehicle to dealer. Dealer found out that defect was due to circuit board. The consumer had to buy another alarm system. Read details...
On my way home on I-295 my car lost all power and was hard to steer and brakes did not work. I was able to coast to a stop in the emergency lane. I had the car towed to a local mechanic who informed me that it was a bad ignition switch. Read details...