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2016 Honda Accord Steering Problems

29 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

29
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2024Nov 2017
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (29)

criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
FireFiled: Mar 2020

Last night my dashboard lost electricity for about 2 seconds and my engine stalled. I lost power steering control. After 2 seconds, electrical components of the dashboard returned to normal, as did the power steering and engine, and everything was fine.

NHTSA #: 11316605
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Mar 2019

I was driving on 35-38 MPH in a 35mph zone. The road was curving in the form of a c and my tires started to skid. Once I applied brakes and I couldn't feel anything braking and once again applied, the car turned 90 degree, straightened out on the road but not completely meaning the car was still going forward in the direction on the road but a 30 degree angle.

NHTSA #: 11192331
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Feb 2017

I was driving my car when suddenly the steering wheel became very heavy and it was almost impossible to turn it to any direction. The hydraulic system stopped working without any warning. I was traveling at very slow speed (20 miles/h) on a very calm street.

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NHTSA #: 10955518
criticalSTEERING
CrashFiled: Jun 2016

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 honda accord. While driving around a bend at approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact crashed into a telephone phone.

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NHTSA #: 10877154
highSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2019

The 2016 honda accord purchased brand new by my mom had the steering fail within two months of purchase and was towed to dealer. In september of 2019 the steering failed again. The extended warranty company approved non honda parts per the honda dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11267043
highSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2018

I was driving going 45mph when the steering light came on and I lost power steering..I pull over and restarted the car and it went away and power steering work again..I took my car to honda for repair ..they can't find anything wrong with it..got the car back after two days ..drove it and the same issue happened ..now I'm afraid to drive my car because if it happen on highway I'll be in big trouble...

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NHTSA #: 11110445
highSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2016

Without warning complete power steering loss on highway exit. Car fixed at dealer, steering failure again less than 24hrs after it was 'fixed'. So two steering failures in couple days.

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NHTSA #: 10918040
highSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2016

At less than 600 miles, suddenly while driving at less than 30mph,transmission failure, in drive, operated like low gear. Car rattle, warning lights flashing: electric power steering, cylinder malfunction, TPMS, and vsa.

NHTSA #: 10854613
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2025

I was driving and the skid, brake, ABS and steering light came on. I was with my kids so I immediately slowed down and contacted my mechanic. We initially thought it would be a sensor.

NHTSA #: 11699096
mediumSTEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2023

VSA ABS Module on 2016 Accord, throws all sorts of codes and millions of people are having the same ISSUE around the same time & milage, ranges from 2013-2017 Honda Accord. Can cause loss of traction, brake assisast. I've tried to have this repaird and there is also none anywhere to buy and honda doesnt want to issue a recall.

NHTSA #: 11552281
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2022

Driving about 40 MPH on a city street with moderate traffic, and the car started to drift uncontrollably, as if sliding on ice. I felt no control with the steering wheel. It lasted about 20-30 seconds.

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NHTSA #: 11484421
mediumSTEERING,WHEELS
Filed: Sep 2022

2016 Honda Accord - sedan (48,000 miles) is pulling to the right. (Hands Free) at the count of 3, the vehicle is off the road (Scary!). Took to Honda dealer for service.

NHTSA #: 11483035
mediumSTEERING,WHEELS
Filed: Apr 2022

The steering system is malfunctioning. My steering is loose and choppy when returning to the center. It feels as if my tires are gliding/skating across the road.

NHTSA #: 11460112
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jun 2021

The car drifts to the left and to the right after a few seconds. It has been aligned with all 4 tires balanced and rotated twice but the car will drift within a few seconds. The dealership wants to blame road crown for this and nothing with the steering of the car.

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NHTSA #: 11422804
mediumSTEERING,WHEELS
Filed: Jun 2019

This 2016 honda accord touring of mine makes screeching noise at 20 MPH or lower when I turn left. I took it to brookdale honda at brooklyn center mn today and they said it is not nothing but coming from one of the seats. This car gave me problems from bad tires to wheels to steering wheel and daylight running lights now.

NHTSA #: 11221952
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,SEATS
Filed: Mar 2019

The car vibration increases whenever the car is in drive and idling at a stop light, stop sign, parking lot, etc. During cold weather temperatures the vibration is excessive and can make a rattling noise come from the engine. This has been happening for a few months now continuously.

NHTSA #: 11183460
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2016

Car was purchased brand new from dealership in fort smith, ar. Upon inspection 10 days after purchase. (miles: 502) vehicle undercarriage and suspension had significant rust and oxidization damage.

NHTSA #: 10906729
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but was not repaired.

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NHTSA #: 10884781
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Filed: May 2016

Lately, I decided not to drive my 2016 honda accord on the highway for safety precaution until the honda dealership does something about my car. I don't have full control of steering wheel about 40 MPH. I took back four times, the dealership mechanic saw nothing wrong.

NHTSA #: 10871460
lowSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2025

Steering wheel locked up and all dashboard lights turned on while driving

NHTSA #: 11641013
lowSTEERING
Filed: Aug 2024

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NHTSA #: 11609308
lowSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2024

Battery turned off car was really load when I started it and later when drive the car didnt slow down like normal

NHTSA #: 11568263
lowSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2024

vsa modulator in the honda accords go bad, SPECIALLY the 2013-2017 Model Years. There are so many bulltins etc on the internet if you look it up youd see ,millions of people are having the same issue. This affets braking & traction.

NHTSA #: 11564572
lowSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: May 2021

Travelling on interstate highway at speed limit of 70 MPH. Car started to drift to the left, started to try and ease back right into the lane and car went out of control right and off the road into the woods on the side of interstate and into trees.

NHTSA #: 11416564
lowSTEERING
Filed: Feb 2021

When I put the car in reverse and start backing up, the steering wheel locks up and it's like the car kills and turns on again while still in motion. The day before this happened my window was going up and down on its own and my car didn't want to lock and unlock with the remote.

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NHTSA #: 11391153
lowSTEERING
Filed: May 2018

On monday, may 14, 2018, I was driving on the freeway and a very scary situation happened while driving. My steering wheel suddenly tightened up and I felt, as though I was no longer in control of my car. I slowed down because I was not sure what was going to happen next.

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NHTSA #: 11098698
lowSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2017

Takata recall the frame is corroded, the suspension veers to the left, windshield wipers do not provide visability, emission problems, transmission problems, front end alignment off, does not have door lock, does not accelerate past 60, car shakes

NHTSA #: 11048427
lowSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2017

My wife was driving down the highway and without any indication of trouble the electric power steering failed. Car is extremely hard to turn without this. She barely made it to the side of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11003805
lowSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2016

While parallel parking in my neighborhood, the steering became stiff, to the point that the steering wheel could not be turned.

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NHTSA #: 10905700

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