2024 Honda Accord: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints for the 2024 Honda Accord that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11696892 (filed 11/01/2025): “The steering in my 2024 honda accord hybrid gets sticky. it resists movement making small adjustments, especially on the highway. it gets worse the longer that i drive but then goes away if i stop the car (like at a rest stop) but then reappears soon after. after my 2nd complaint to the dealership…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11690146 (filed 09/28/2025): “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 r…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11689738 (filed 09/25/2025): “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.…”
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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