Six problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the steering wheel will lock up and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts.
Investigated 2 accidents in the last 1-1/2 weeks on 97 and 98 Honda Accord that was going at highway speeds when driver said steering column locked up when passing another car. Resulted in head on collision at highway speed. Unable to find any problem with steering or suspension parts on either car at time of inspection. Nlm.
The steering wheel in my vehicle has slack in it sometimes and get hard to control.
Steering wheel design is defective, horn location, to activate horn driver has to remove hand from wheel.
The driver has difficulty steering the vehicle because the steering wheel is tight and vibrates while driving.
Steering wheel finish came off causing discoloration. Mjs.