2001 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 17 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 6 records
- police report · 4 records
- report filed · 4 records
- medical attention · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power steering ability. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering pressure hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
ODI 10887651
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph and veering right, the vehicle fishtailed, the steering wheel locked, and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were two injuries, but medical attention was not required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 318,000.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10884411
Steering
I was driving in my neighborhood making a left turn from aspen hill road onto norbeck road in maryland when my steering suddenly failed. I had to use all of my strength to keep the car from crashing. Upon stopping and inspecting the power steering fluid, it was empty. I tried adding fluid and it just leaked out onto the ground from the steering rack. I called a honda dealer and was told that the steering rack failed…
ODI 10734580
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. While driving at 40 mph making a right turn, the contact believed the tie rod fractured and was unable to control the steering. The contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The driver side air bag deployed. There were metal pieces that came out of the air bag. The contact sustained injuries to the forehead, lower back, and right shoulder. The contact received medical…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10743349
Body · Steering · Wheels
2001 honda accord lx sub frame on the passenger side is rusted through. All the other parts of the sub frame appear to be is solid condition. Ac drainage pipe location above the spot appears to be the reason for the problem. Vehicle was purchased in michigan and brought to finland when we moved there. *tr
ODI 10609299
Air Bags · Body · Steering
I was t-boned on the drivers side. The airbag deployed and metal lacerated my eyelid causing a cataract and permanent pupil damage.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10726999
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving at a low speed, the steering column seized and the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact suffered moderate pain, which did not require medical attention.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11080192
Air Bags · Steering · Wheels
Takara recall. It was in motion down campwisdom rd in dallas tx 75249 heading towards cedar ridge rd. Last part i remember is stop sign by the nature school. I had just left my parents . Put my seat belt on at the stop sign i had forgot remembering at stop sign. Made a right turn on camp wisdom and just before passing power plant is last i remember . I looked down at the speedometer which read 35 mphtill it was like…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11186975
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I had my 01 honda accord ex recently inspected by an independent mechanic and they found a rusty hole (size of a quarter) on the topside of the subframe on the passenger side. They stated, that other than this small rusted area, the rest of the subframe and car body was in excellent condition and completely free of rust. Mechanic stated, air conditioning unit is draining on this area of the subframe and this could…
ODI 10443789
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. While driving during inclement weather, the driver crashed into a snow bank and veered to the left. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the front of another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained fatal fractures to the fifth and sixth vertebrae that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10672084
Electrical System · Steering
On 4 seperate occasions, i have been driving the car under 35 mph, when the instruments on the dashboard lit up and the car lost all power including the power steering. Today i was almost rear ended when it happened. All the events have been within the last year. I have also noticed that the radio has been skipping stations the last several days. The instrument panel that controls the clock does not work at longer.…
ODI 10118658
Steering · Switch
Owner was driving at approximately 25 mph and the entire dash illuminated and the vehicle lost power. After a 15 minute wait, the owner started the vehicle and drove to the dealer. The vehicle was unable to duplicate itself and the dealer did not find what may have caused the problem. Provide further details. *nm ignition switch was replaced. *tt recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 05v025000. The consumer…
ODI 10108611
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Front · Steering
2001 honda accord, steering wheel lost out of control, brakes did not function properly. There was no control with the steering wheel and the brakes did not respond. The failure of these two main components caused a serious collision on the freeway. Possible suspension system failure. *la
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10072339
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
At 65 to 70 miles an hour on straight interstate car began to steer irradically to right. No response to wheel correction, fish tailing, struck one side concrete wall and crossed road to left guard rail. Brakes tried at least twice without response and correction of wheel after first hit did not correct direction. Airbags deployed front and right side after first hit and perhaps only on second. No significant…
Crash reported
ODI 10070327
Steering
Outside temperature about 48 degrees. My wife drove about a mile from the train station parked the car to pick our child from the day care. The ignition would not turn and the steering wheel would not turn even though she tried with all her strength. She requested another parent (male) to help. He turned the steering wheel with force and the ignition turned. He said he was surprised because her wheels were not…
ODI 10014490
Steering · Suspension
Excessive vibration from steering wheel at stops,,,brought this to the honda dealer @ 1700 e sahara ave, las vegas nv.. On march 25...april 9th/03 dealership replaced engine rear mount 16029 c- check for idle vibration c-idle adjustment bulletin 03-016 & rear engine mount malfuinction r-bulletin perform idle speed adjustment prodecure replacement rear engine mount..was not pleased...complained to corp...on may 22…
ODI 10070338
Power Train · Steering
My 2001 honda accord is completely out of service. Due to the transmission failure. I have made complaints to the dealership where i purchase and service my vehicle. I am out of a car, and no transportation, because the dealer refuse to repair the problem on my (2) year old vehicle. I am a customer and feel very much vaildated by this action. I was told by the service manager that my warranty had expired, i am aware…
ODI 10069611