Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2024 Honda Accord.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
I am the owner of a 2024 Honda Accord sport hybrid. When driving at very low speeds, especially while parking or turning the steering wheel in tight maneuvers, the steering system produces a noticeable knocking and clunking noise. The noise can also be felt through the steering wheel. The vehicle was previously inspected by an authorized Honda dealer, and the steering gearbox (steering rack) was replaced under the factory warranty due to this issue. After approximately 20,000 miles, the exact same problem has returned. The condition is most noticeable at low speeds and during parking maneuvers when turning the steering wheel left or right. There are no warning lights or messages on the dashboard. The issue has been confirmed previously by a Honda dealer through the original warranty repair. Because the same steering-related problem has reappeared after replacement of a major steering component, I am concerned about the durability and safety of the steering system. I am submitting this complaint so that NHTSA can investigate whether the 2024 Honda Accord hybrid may have a recurring defect in the steering gearbox or related steering components.
The steering feels notchy or sticky around center when making small adjustments near the center of the wheel, even with lkas off.
The steering rack makes noise and lots of Honda Accord owners are complaining about this. The noise comes when stopped or driving slow it makes cracking noise when steering and when you are driving at highway speeds the steering doesn’t stay aligned. And unfortunately I have been hearing this noise for a long time since I got the car brand new but never took it serious and when I started realizing this is a major issue my car is out of warranty and I would have to pay out of pocket for a defective part.
Steering wheel is clicking due to the steering rack malfunctions by the manufacture.
My safety is currently being put at risk by Honda due to my eps motor/rack assembly being faulty. I have taken it into the local Honda dealership who has confirmed this in their paperwork. I have reported it to Honda and have been told no fix will be performed at this time. While my steering rack is becoming louder each day and thudding under my driver side floor panel. A failed steering rack can affect steering causing an accident or worse.
Steering sticking when traveling over 40mph. It is a minor sticking when implementing a adjustment. Upon review of the nhta complaints there are other issues related to the steering box. Nhta # 11710516 issue 1/12/2026 nhta # 11707737 issue 12/9/2025 nhta # 11707168 issue 12/25/2025 nhta # 11701247 issue 11/24/2025.
Yesterday, January 30, 2026 as I was driving (approximately 30mph) my car seized, came to a stop, dashboard lit up with multitude of words/symbols. After approximately 15 seconds I was able to use the gas pedal and the car drove. My safety was at risk, this sudden stop jolted me hard. If there was another vehicle behind me I would have been hit. The warning messages were so quick and cleared away with seconds that I cannot recall. I drove to my local dealer and the battery cables were checked and ok. I scheduled an appt for Monday Feb. 2nd as this was Friday. On January 21st this local dealer replaced my battery, after months of "computer glitches" that were never resolved with two dealers and 4 dead batteries.
Car parked for 6 days while on vacation. Came back it started fine but 30 mins into travel, I lost power steering while on the highway next to a tractor trailer and the warning lights were shifting through a cycle of warnings of things not working. It told me to go to the dealership which I brought on my way home. They looked and said it was because I didn't drive it. The car is 1 year old and that battery should be working. I travel at least 120 miles a day5 days a week so there isn't a deficit of charging. Regardless, this should not be normalized by Honda. There should be something I can do to check this situation prior to driving. I do have a video of the cycle of warnings but I can't upload it here. Contact me for it if you would like it.
When driving on the freeway for an extended amount of time I started to notice the steering wheel feeling "sticky" during minor adjustments. It almost feels like I'm moving the wheel off of the backside of a post-it note. It's subtle enough to be annoying but not significant enough to be dangerous unless it becomes worse.
The steering rack on the vehicle had failed and was inspected at the Honda dealership upon request. It causes a distraction, putting myself and others at risk. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealer. The steering rack was refused to be replaced under warranty by Honda. There were no warning indicators or symptoms prior to the steering rack failure.
There has been a growing number of people, including myself that are experiencing sticky steering wheels, steering rack issues and clunking when turning the steering wheel in 2023-2025 Honda Accords. A recall has only came out for civics and integras, but none for Honda Accords. I had the issue arise earlier this year in January. It was not as consistent and noticeable until the end of January. I made an appointment, I was told the sound couldn’t be recreated and sent home. I brought it right back and was given a piece of paper noting the issue for civics and that there was nothing to be done and it won’t get worse. It did get worse and I brought it in a few days later just to be told someone from somewhere is coming to fix it. They regreased the gearbox and the noise was gone in February. The noise has since returned as of 12/25/2025, accompanies with a sticky steering wheel when driving at highway speeds. This issue continues to be brushed off and told it is safe to drive when no one should have to drive with a steering concern regardless if it is not bad “yet”. Consumers all over are stating the steering racks are replaced and other things but the issue just returns so it is not just a isolated situation, several people are dealing with this and it’s being ignored. Individuals personal experience can be found all over reddit including videos proof of the noise that is being made. This is my 2nd report!.
The component not functioning properly in the steering gear box. It is available for inspection. The steering sticks. With my hand at 12:00, it takes the width of my hand to unstick while driving. The component has been inspected and was determined the gears inside the gear box are binding. Causing the steering to stick. There was no warning and there is no damage present. I have had the car inspected by a Honda dealer and I have also reported it to Honda USA.
I would like to file a complaint against american Honda motor company. My 2024 Accord hybrid experienced a steering wheel sticking issue at 30,000 miles, but the steering rack assembly was replaced free of charge under warranty. However, after another year and reaching 60,000 miles, the same problem reappeared—the steering wheel is sticking again, especially noticeable when driving on the highway!.
Sticky steering. Steering wheel sticks when attempting to make small adjustments at speeds above 45 mph.
Steering rack makes a clicking/popping noise when turning the wheel. This began around 32,000 miles. There were no warning lights or messages when this issue began. It was not suspected to be as serious as thought. When taken to the dealership, service department stated that steering rack needs replacing, for around $5,000. This steering issue could cause the loss of power steering putting driver and passengers and others on the road in danger.
The dealer replaced some steering components around 25-30k miles. The problem with the steering sticking and locking up as never stopped. The dealer is saying it's the gearbox. I have 45,000 miles, now the dealer wants to charge me $4,000 to replace the gear box. It should be covered under a recall or replaced when I first took the car in for repair, while it was under warranty.
See attached document for complaint.
This is the 2nd steering rack and started to show failing signs similar to the original one that came with the vehicle from factory.
My steering rack started making a ticking noise every time I turn my wheel at 3 thousand miles. I talk to the delar tech about it he said we have alot of issues with those they can replace under warranty but still its gonna start marking the same noise because they dont have a permanent solution for it.
This is an addendum to complaint number 11700647, and attaches the latest service and repair record of 10/10/25.
Wiring harness failed randomly at 42,000 with no damage to the harness, engine, or vehicle itself. Without the wiring harness the engine does not run properly and shakes violently, causing the car to lose power. This happened with no prior warnings, problems, or damage. Additionally the steering rack seems “loose” and changes direction quite quickly when hitting a pothole or uneven roads even at lower speeds. I have to make sure I constantly have a firm grip on the wheel so no sudden unexpected direction changes occur due to imperfections in the road.
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.
I was sitting in my car, and the entire steering and brake system went offline and the car had a bunch of hazard lights on and said to tow to a dealership. I tested the steering, and didn’t feel the wheels turn with the steering wheel, and the brakes went to the floor. When I went to shut off my car, it did the emergency shut-off (press 2xs or hold for 3 seconds). I attempted to restart the car about 4 times that night, and then I let it sit and tried it again 2 more times before having it towed to the dealership. The dealership stated they received the car and everything was suddenly fine and there were no code history, and they could not tell me the issue. Prior to this, the only issue I had was the car braking when no one was in front of me, but no issues with the steering wheel. With the entire brake system and steering system out, it could have caused a serious accident if I was driving at the time, but I was parked.
The car makes a popping noise in the steering at very low speeds. When parked the suspension pops and cracks. I took the car to Honda and they said they do not have a fix. My car is almost out of warranty and it is defective with nonresolution. The escalated the concerns kept the car for 2 weeks and still no fix for the steering rack.
Steering rack clunking on every turn of the wheel. Common problem being reported online, Honda does do replacements but often dealers will fight over the severity of the problem. A brand new vehicle should not have steering problems.
The steering rack started to make a clicking noise after I received an oil change and tire rotation. Driving itself wasn't affected, but the noise continued.
Car since bought brand new had a pull to one side of the road with noises coming from steering components when operating or hitting any road bumps, which led to prematurely worn wheels and road noises( capping) dealer performed alignment and changed cable reel in steering column. . , it got misaligned again 5 days later! and still going through the dark tunnel please help!.
Steering rack is starting to creak non stop, it began around 4k miles, the car currently has 5,350 miles. Brought car to lia Honda, northampton, MA. They tightened up all front suspension bolts but this did nothing and told me "drive the car more to see if the noise goes away" however after spending 5 mins researching on the internet I came across a plethora of 11th gen Accord owners complaining about this specific noise and even multiple video recordings of it. From what I gather there is a defective worm gear and spring tension or something along these lines with numerous owners having their entire steering rack replaced under warranty. However many of those who's steering rack was replaced began to hear this ever present, constant creaking noise all the time and I do mean all of the time. A perplexity ai, chatgpt, or google ai leads to an alarming amount of owners having to deal with this issue. So currently my purchased brand new in may of 2024 Honda Accord with 5. 3k odd miles on it is creaking non stop at all times other than driving straight on the highway. It is incredible to me at least that Honda has not issued a recall as they did with the civics and crvs with essentially the same problem. Thank you for your time.
Hi, I think that this vehicle is major safety issue for both me and others, since bought new it tends to pull to the right , hard to steer or keep it in lane straight without wondering away! pre mature tire wear and tear vehicle inspected by different Honda dealerships multiple times with multiple alignments correction done and parts replaced under warranty to it with no remedy or resolution, filed case with Honda manufacture with no resolution as well! I took today for second opinion at firestone I was told that vehicle can’t be aligned! due to right wheel caster is advanced or off by 0. 6 inch which points 1 suspension issue ( got inspected multiple times) 2 subframe problems or frame damage due to manufacturing problems or geometry ratios defect I really don’t know what to do! filled complain with you guys earlier …never heard back attached is repair inspection from today and multiple alignments attempted by dealership on 10/2 10/29 and last 11/9 parts was replaced at dealer 1 rack and pinion component. 2 steering cable reel.
My Accord has an eps gearbox recall. Causing problems with steering. The issue has been confirmed by Honda dealership. I’ve researched the issue, it could cause the vehicle to lose steering control and crash. I started hearing a loud springy/scraping noise about a week and a half ago. I took my vehicle to pat peck Honda (gulfport, ms) the next day. Today I was at the dealership for 5 hours, they claimed they fixed the issue. After leaving, my car is making the same noise. Worried for the safety of myself and my child. The dealership stated they cannot give me a loaner, yet they have not fixed the issue.
When driving at highway speeds for periods of time generally exceeding one hour, it seems to become more difficult to turn the steering wheel. Also, when I am reversing at a very low speed to park or exit a parking space, I can hear a creaking noise coming from the steering wheel. A tapping is also felt through the steering wheel. The steering rack was replaced under warranty at ~8,000 miles but the issue returned shortly after.
When turning the steering wheel at 25 mph or higher there is sometimes a clicking sound from the steering wheel like something is getting caught in the wheel when it turns, the dealer was unable to find the cause but tightened some loose bolts sating that may be the cause, it wasn't.
Steering rack was making an audible clicking noise when turning the wheel lock to lock regardless if in motion or stationary.
Turning the wheel causes a popping and crackle type of noise. The sound is continuing to worsen and I can hear it from inside and outside of the car. Local Honda dealer told us there isn’t a replacement part as of now and this is a factory defect that hasn’t been recalled at the present time. I feel it could be a safety issue related to the ability to steer and control the car when it sticks or pulls.
The steering wheel sticks in either direction when driving. It makes it difficult to drive straight on the turnpike especially on the tighter sections of the road. Making small corrections becomes difficult when the steering wheel sticks and I end up snapping back and forth on the lanes. I have brought the issue up to the dealer twice a year apart and they won't confirm the issue because the computer didn't flag anything. Previously about a year ago I told the dealer about the steering issue but they didn't know what was wrong and then a few months later the recall for the steering was issued. I assume its the same issue but the Honda Accord model is missing from the recall list.
Clicking/popping noise when turning steering wheel. Was told it could be the steering gear box issue that is associated with the civics but there is not fix yet at the dealer near me. No warning lights, but this is starting to become an issue.
While driving slow in a parking lot or parked any wheel movement causes a loud popping or clicking. Dealership diagnosed it as needing a new steering rack on a vehicle with 6000 miles. They should be added to the recall of the civic integra and crv‘s as apparently it has the same manufacturer or same problem in the steering rack. I feel very unsafe with my wife in this car, knowing the steering rack (pretty important) could fail at any time.
The steering in my Accord started to make cloud clicking and clunking noises while parked and during low speed driving. I took it to the dealer in November of 2024 and they replaced the steering rack. Ever since, the car has never driven the same. First the alignment was all off and the car pulled to the left. After taking it to the dealership multiple times, it still is not steering correctly. I now have to pull the wheel to the right to keep the car straight in the lane. It can be even worse on the highways as it needs a lot of micro adjustments to the steering wheel to keep the vehicle centered in a lane. Dealership as of this month says they cannot reproduce the issue but I can. The loaner Accord they gave me did not have any of the steering issues that my vehicle has.
Steering is sticking on highway after 30+ mins of driving, same issue as the 2024 Honda civic that I traded in for this model unfortunately. Issue started at 3,300 miles, just like the civic. Known steering gearbox (wormwheel) issue.
I purchased this vehicle in January 2014 and it’s been giving problems since then. I have replaced the gas cap twice because it always gets stuck and I’m unable to open the door. I spoke to the Honda dealer where I purchased and they told me to contact american Honda. I have replaced my tires twice because once it blew on the freeway and the other time on the street out of nowhere. I’m currently at the dealer because the tpms light came on yesterday and I’m afraid to drive the car with my small children and the service director told me there’s no staff to assist me and I might have to wait over 3 hours to take a look at my car. He said the recall for the steering wheel is not a safety issue. Every time I park and rotate the steering wheel it makes a squeaky sound and I’m tired of dealing with issues on a vehicle that I leased less than a year ago. Please help, I use my car to drive my kids to school.
Steering wheel feels like it gets stuck on dead center when driving on a perfectly straight level road over 40 mph. When trying to compensate to keep the car in the center of the lane, it feels like you need to apply extra resistance to get the steering wheel to move and then when it moves it feels like it breaks loose causing the wheel to move more than intended resulting in the car moving to far to whichever direction you were trying to move, and then having to turn the wheel in the opposite direction to compensate for the excessive move in that direction. Steering wheel seems perfectly fine until put on dead center for about 10 seconds or longer going perfectly straight. Then it tightens up again and feels the same way when trying to keep the car in the center of the lane. Extra resistance is once again needed, and produces the same result of seeming to stick, then breaking free and over steering the car.
Vehicle pulls to the left when driving normally. Over time louder and louder popping sounds are heard when turning the wheel. Vehicle ping pongs the lane when using lane keep assist.
The instrument panel display combined with the front sensor camera failed. This risked my live as well as others lives on the road due to the ill ability to predict when it will fail as well as the difficulty to control the sporadic behavior. The lane keep assist system would also overcorrect and have very strong and hard to control corrections with the wheel. The instrument panel would also turn off mid drive and I would not be able to see my speedometer. It has been seen by multiple diffferent Honda service centers and no one can figure out the issue. Camera issues have been recalled on previous models.
The steering is stiff and pulls to the left . When steering the driver has to overcompensate to make small changes . It sometimes ping pongs back and forth and pulls to the left and sometimes to the right. The alignment was checked by a Honda dealer and was ok. There are no warning lights. I am trying to get the manufacturer to inspect this vehicle , because I have taken it to the dealer and they deny any problems with it. After driving it, the dealership stated "it was within specifications" . I am in the process of having a different dealer to look at it because the manufacturer will not inspect it until a dealer finds a problem. I have opened a case with the manufacturer , but can't get them to inspect the vehicle as of yet. I feel the vehicle is dangerous to drive. I have nearly lost control of the vehicle on 2 occassions when it was pulling to the left and came within inches of hitting a truck. This is not driver error , I have a perfect driving record.
While driving steering wheel becomes resistant at times, when attempting to turn left or right or navigating a curve steering wheel resist thus having to give extra effort to accomplish task. During this time steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn, then becomes free turning and immediately returns to being tight. At times steering acts as if you're going between a power steering wheel to a non power steering. Having such issues could definitely reduce ones reaction time when steering.
There is a creaking noise coming from underneath the steering wheel when turning the wheel left or right. The sound is audible when driving at slow and moderate speeds when turning the wheel greater than ~90 degrees in either direction. The main concern is that the noise could indicate a more severe safety problem in the future. Vehicle is currently being inspected by the dealer after recreating the problem at the service center. No additional warning messages are displayed on the car.
A repeated clicking or popping noise is coming from the electric steering rack when turning the steering wheel left or right, especially at low speeds or when stationary. The issue started with a faint sound and has progressively worsened. It now occurs in both directions and is clearly audible during tight maneuvers or while parking. This may indicate internal looseness or failure in the steering gear assembly, which raises safety concerns as it could affect steering precision or lead to unexpected resistance. Several other owners of the same vehicle model have reported the exact same issue, which suggests this may be a design or manufacturing defect. There were no warning lights or dashboard messages before or during the issue. The condition occurs consistently and may continue to worsen.
When the steering wheel is turned it makes noise as if it is coming from suspension. Abnormal noise when steering wheel is turned.
On Wednesday, oct. 2, 2024 at approx 7:45 am, I started this car with approx 3,900 miles and every available warning light in the dash cluster illuminated (see photos I’ve attached). I immediately shut off the vehicle and waiting several moments, then restarted. It appeared even more lights illuminated. I attempted to immediately drive the car to nearby Honda dealership but the car’s shifter was locked in park, the steering wheel was also locked dead center. Had it towed to dealer and it has been there one week now. Honda has no answers. They told me Honda north America is involved and even they do not have an answer. Right now I have serious safety concerns, specifically will steering lock at interstate speed? that situation with an entire family onboard would be tragic.
It seems like the steering gear assembly is making a popping/clicking noise when stopped or at slow speeds. This has been diagnosed by an independent shop and inspected by a Honda master technician and confirmed that the steering gear assembly has an internal issue. It was informed to me to have the car immediately serviced at the dealership due to a major safety concern to myself and others on the road as if the steering gear were to malfunction it could cause a crash. There are no warning lamps or any messages on the dashboard that has popped up. And there has been no other symptoms leading up to this issue. The vehicle is also available for inspection upon any request. No insurance representatives, police have inspected the vehicle.
I bought the car with 0 miles on it. The first instance happened at 7000 miles. The steering rack failed again at 17000 miles, and the steering rack failed again at 48000 miles. \n first 2 times were replaced by the dealer under warranty. The third time they are choosing not to repair it. So I had to hire a lemon law, attorney they are currently an arbitration with Honda. I feel though as it is a safety hazard but I have to continue driving the vehicle as as I have no other means of transportation. I hope this issue is resolved ASAP there was no warning lamps coming on and there is currently no lamps on there r hundreds of other 11th generation Hondas that this is happening to some had to b replaced 2 times the r replacing the part with other defective parts.
Purchased my car brand new. Within 1. 5 years I've had to have 2 steering racks replaced and another component replaced within the steering column. Currently my lane keeping assist problem is on and I'm waiting to get appt confirmation from the service dept manager. My infotainment center went black and quit working and had to be replaced a little over a year after purchasing the car. The paint began peeling off my front bumper within 6 months of purchasing the car. I'm currently dealing with the Honda I purchased from to try to come to a resolution of this issue since I don't want my brand new car to have a bumper repainted and possibly not match and have it show up on a carfax report. Also have what the dealership calls "fisheyes" under the clear coat of the factory paint. Approx 20-25 spots on my entire car. The dealership said they could "buff" the places but shouldnt have left the factory in that condition. The body shop that Honda sent me too said once they started buffing on the "fisheyes" that they couldn't guarantee that the buffing of the spots would correct the issue or if they would need to repaint which I'm not ok with since it is a brand new car and paint might not even match the rest of the car. Also', I should add that all the maintenance and repairs have been completed at the dealership where I purchased my car brand new.
Purchased new in Feb 2024. On June 26, 2024, at 1,207 miles all safety features became inoperable while driving and all failure lights on dash ignited. I took the car to the dealer, and they said the ecm controlling the adas systems failed and needed to be replaced, this required replacement of the rack and pinion because they are integrated. I got the car back and immediately noted a difference in handling from the new car I purchased in February, particularly with the lane departure and lane keeping option; the car consistently drifts over the lane lines when the lkas system is engaged, and sometimes realizes the car is leaving the lane and will automatically self-correct by a hard right or left into the adjacent lanes. I took it back to the dealer and the tech took it for a ride and came back saying the car was trying to kill him. He test drove five other Accords and had the same issue. The tech then said he has a new Honda crx and his does not have this issue but all Accords he drove did. The car now has 1,500 miles on it and I refuse to drive it because I can't trust the safety features since the rack and pinion was replaced. The dealership submitted an incident report to Honda and we have not heard back from them yet. I have 4 other cars ranging from 1971-2013; I feel safe in them and will drive them until Honda can provide me the safe and reliable car I thought I purchased in February.
While driving our 2024 Honda Accord hybrid, the vehicle suddenly lost all power. Message on dash in big bold letters told me to brake!!!!! even though there did not appear to be any reason to brake . When I tried to brake, I was not able to and the steering was difficult. I was able to pull over and finally stop. I was in a precarious spot and did not feel safe sitting in the car since I was just over the crest of a bridge endangering not only myself but potentially other drivers coming over the crest . Numerous messages on the dash related to steering and braking issues . Examples : brake system problem electric power steering problem reduced traction and handling brake hold system problem electric parking brake system problem , parking brake not available.
Sticky steering gearbox. Same problem 1. 6 million other Hondas have under current recall. I need my vehicle included in the recall. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle became difficult to turn with a popping sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with rack and pinion. The contact stated that initially after the repair, the rack and pinion part was defective, and another rack and pinion part was ordered. The contact stated that an alignment was performed four times. The vehicle was repaired; however, a year after the repair, the vehicle started shaking and the wheels were bent. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because it was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,600.
This 2024 Honda Accord touring hybrid has had 7 instances of power system error messages, leading to returns to the dealer for multiple repairs or exchanges of the air conditioning compressor, battery sensor, 12 v battery, and rack-and-pinion steering gear. These issues have severely disrupted travel plans and caused inconvenience. Since purchase, 19 months ago, the car has been unavailable to us for 41 days, 35 of which have been in the last 7 months.
The steering rack has a defect. It has been replaced and the same problem is still ongoing. The gearbox has also been replaced but the problem is ongoing. The car makes loud noise when driving, turning the steering wheel, braking. I do not feel safe driving this car. I have had it for 1 year and it’s already been in service over 20 times. I’ve been having issues with this, 2 weeks after I purchased the vehicle. The lane assist is supposed to keep the steering wheel straight, and it does not, tue car merges to the right.
After about twenty minutes of driving I start having sticking steering. Around 65-70mph it starts getting difficult to keep the car in a straight line as it drifts to the left or the right. It doesn't matter if lane keep/ lane departure is on or off. When I'm able to get the car to turn it jolts to one side or the other, and then I need to constantly correct the car. As snow and slippery conditions are just about here the chances of losing control is extremely enhanced. The car is in the dealership currently without the chance of being looked at yet. As a automotive technician for the past 19 years I can confirm the complaint. No warning lights are on. The car is available to be inspected if needed.
Honda has a noise on the left side of the front wheel. Dealer said was the steering wheel.