2012 Honda Accord: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints for the 2012 Honda Accord that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11645751 (filed 03/01/2025): “1) when starting the car ( cold ) it makes a rattling sound that goes away after a few seconds and does not make this sound again until the car cools off 2) sometimes when driving the steering wheel shakes during acceleration…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11627311 (filed 11/25/2024): “Abs, traction control and brake lights on. diagnosed by 2 mechanics told abs module is bad, which affects braking and is hazardous. also told this should not be happening with so little mileage on vehicle 50k. there needs to be a recall for this issue!!!!…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11625080 (filed 11/13/2024): “Abs,traction control, brake light steady stay on. have taken vehicle to numerous mechanics. issues can never be resolved. lights will stay on no matter what. i have to change the brakes like every 4-6 months. alignment also has to keep getting done. i don't know if that's because the issue with wha…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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