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2017 Honda Accord Steering Problems

23 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

23
Complaints
6
Crashes
Jan 2026Dec 2022
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (23)

criticalSTEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2026

There wasn’t an accident. My ABS module has went out. Which has the traction control light, break light, power steering light, tire light, and ABS light all on, on my dash.

NHTSA #: 11708237
criticalSTEERING
CrashFiled: Mar 2025

The contact owned a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel locked in place without warning and the contact hit a highway guardrail. The air bags did not deploy and the contact did not seek immediate medical attention; however, the contact complaint of headaches days after the accident.

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NHTSA #: 11646738
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Apr 2022

While making a left turn steering became stiff ,hit curb sent for body and mechanical repair and now while driving any speed , or at idle for a few mins ,problem gets worse on warm to hot days (much worse),,eps light comes on but also will have steering return then lose quickly on and off ,making it much more dangerous as I cannot commit to how hard to pull wheel ,shot across two lanes last time it happened .first warm day yesterday within 20 min 0f local driving the car eps went wild with intermittent rapid fire fails .dealer said its ok then said rack is smashed then said its loose wires on two soft set terminals .cannot belive them after three diagnostic changes on same issue as nothing is smashed .they wamt 5k to replace entire rack , now ,all this under 30k miles !

NHTSA #: 11460896
criticalSTEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Mar 2022

UNKNOWN My brother had a car accident and was deceased in it. Very disappointed in Honda's safety/crash ratings.

NHTSA #: 11458919
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2017

I was making a u turn and the steering wheel lock it self and I couldnt move it any more and it made me crash in to the side walk honda dealer where I bought it took it with a tow truck

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NHTSA #: 11022347
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2017

While driving my new car on a public road during a right turn into another public road, my power steering failed almost causing a head on collision with on coming traffic. The dealership later informed me that the failure was due to rodent damage to my power steering harness.

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NHTSA #: 10967406
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Feb 2017

After it rained, was driving on highway when suddenly series of errors/problem messages came up on my dashboard. Incl, emissions controls system problem, tire pressure sys prob, avoidance collision sys prob, collision mitigation sys prob, power steering sys prob, etc. Made calls immediately to honda contacts and got off the freeway.

NHTSA #: 10954095
highSTEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

1/10/2020 car wouldn't start. No previous problems. Called honda roadside assistance they provide a jump start in which the car started.

NHTSA #: 11327379
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

Power steering intermittently go out while driving. The issue was fixed at the Inver Grove, MN Honda March 2022 by replacing the EPS unit. Appears to be the same issue happening now in Oct.

NHTSA #: 11618692
mediumSTEERING
CrashFiled: May 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the steering wheel seized intermittently, causing the vehicle to strike a wall. There were no reported injuries.

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NHTSA #: 11590230
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2024

Vehicle ABS malfunctioning making some dashboard lights come on. A bunch of random codes in the readers makes it hard to identify the issue. Codes are not specific and a bunch of other components need to be tested/replaced before realizing the actual main issue causing the owner spend a ridiculous amount of money and time.

NHTSA #: 11565366
mediumSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Aug 2023

2017 Honda Accord V6; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Module went bad and it needs to be replaced but Honda is unable to provide quick fix or a replacement part because it is backordered and they don't know when they'll have it in stock even when I am willing to pay for it upfront.

NHTSA #: 11537991
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2023

Bought Honda Accord 2017 new car from Honda dealer Only drove around 18,000 mile so far One day while coming back home from work in middle of the road power steering become hard unable to make turn I was lucky that no one around me Some way I manage to get home since it is my garage This is really dangerous issue Honda has they should to take action for recall for hard power steering issue

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NHTSA #: 11530253
mediumSTEERING,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Dec 2022

I have had two major issues with my 2017 Honda Accord sport since buying it brand new that the Honda dealership will do nothing about even though I’ve specifically been told twice on two separate occasions that the car was manufactured defected. My mitigation systems has failed multiple times where it just stops responding losing control of the steering and accelerating on its own.

NHTSA #: 11498600
mediumSTEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Mar 2022

Twice in the past month the steering has frozen on my 2017 Honda Accord hybrid, making it nearly impossible to turn the wheel manually. Fortunately on both occasions we were driving at low speeds on city streets and could pull over or drive slowly to a destination. There were no warnings that the steering was about to freeze, but both times the automatic lane departure light came on.

NHTSA #: 11458940
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2021

If the car sits idle for more than 4 days, the battery dies. The car has 60,000 miles and we are replaced the battery once and it continues to die if it sits for more than 4 days. The car pulls to the right side regardless of how many times I have it balanced.

NHTSA #: 11428434
mediumSTEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2020

The engine stops sometimes when I drive and the wheel shakes; jolts when I'm waiting on a stop sign.

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NHTSA #: 11341383
mediumSTEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2018

Heavy steering wheels and feel stiffer coming out of parking or making u turn. Also, vibration can be felt while driving and/or braking 40mph to 60mph. Reported to yonkers honda, new rochelle honda, and bronx honda but did acknowledge or resolve the issue, instead stated everything is working normal when it is not!

NHTSA #: 11131843
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Filed: Sep 2018

First issue I noticed with my car was that while driving on a flat road in the middle lane my car will pull slightly to the left. I took the car back to the dealer where I purchased the car, garden state honda in passaic new jersey, and they reported the wheel alignment was within specifications. I drove the car and the issue persisted.

NHTSA #: 11129496
mediumSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2018

When decelerating while merging onto a highway at approximately 30mph, the car suddenly suddenly became difficult to control. All at once, the car's control and steering could not be easily maneuvered and electric power system (eps) indicator light flashed. There was no warning nor indication that the steering was compromised.

NHTSA #: 11081545
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jan 2017

Brand new car that the steering wheel vibrates a ridiculous amount- doesn't feel safe. It occurs while driving and at an idle. Occurs on streets, highways etc.

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NHTSA #: 10948520
lowSTEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2024

Belt tensioner seized causing serpentine belt to slip and fail and loss of steering.

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NHTSA #: 11598821
lowSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

The electric power steering went out due to a faulty electrical plug. It went out while my wife was driving on highway. This is an ongoing issue that is known to honda.

NHTSA #: 11309974

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