2003 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- 67
- 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 67 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- power steering · 56 records
- steering hose · 18 records
- steering wheel · 14 records
- steering pump · 10 records
- steering fluid · 9 records
- high pressure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
High pressure hose for power steering line leaking get to back side can't figured out how to get the parts out
ODI 11281647
Steering
Steering column intermittently locks up while driving/making turns in residential traffic. Brakes must be applied to slow the vehicle and prevent an accident. The steering column lock then releases and allows steering to return to normal. This problem started within the last week. Issue not related to power steering. Fluids adequately maintained.
ODI 11245151
Steering
Power steering hose came apart while driving on city street. Steering suddenly became difficult, when i got home there an executive amount of power steering fluid under the car on the driveway. When i inspected under the hood, the power steering hose had come apart.
ODI 11185583
Steering
Power steering hose leaking fluid onto exhaust manifold... Recall for 6 cyl but not for 4 cyl ???
ODI 11141095
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
When i was driving the car just shut off in the middle of the street. My friend and i try to push it to the side but the wheels will not move.
ODI 11109671
Air Bags · Steering
My airbag light s come on from time to time and i am aware that some vehicles are under recall . Although my vehicle is not listed i am concerned about the airbag lights coming on when they should not. Also i met someone who said there was a recall on the power steering high pressure hose and i would like to know if this is true also because mine is leaking and i would like to know what steps to take next.
ODI 11099990
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving 50 mph, the steering locked and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The air bag indicator illuminated and the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who deemed the vehicle destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, chest, and shoulder, which…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11012895
Steering · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving in heavy rain and my windshield wipers stopped working and i could not see a thing. I was lucky enough that other cars went around me on the highway. I called my local honda dealership and they stated that their is not a recall on my vehicle and wanted to charge me an outrageous amount to replace the wiper motor. There is currently a recall on this for 2003 honda accords no. Q78 when the motor gets wet…
ODI 10894846
Steering
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to power steering hose unit continues leaking fluid after repairs. Consumer has previous complaint with another vehicle in artemis. *smd the consumer stated the dealer charged for airbag safety recall repair. *js
ODI 10854715
Steering
When i was at honda dealer for front hook latch cable that needed to look at because it did not open unless two people do that. I went there to request for it to adjust but they advise me to replace new one! They should adjust tension as it is not broken yet. Second item, they advised is to replace the power steerling returning line due to leak and the estimate is $375! I denied their service until i checked the…
ODI 10808594
Steering
I have a 2003 honda accord sedan. In aug 2015, i had been noticing a wheezing, straining sound when i turned my car while driving. It became harder to turn as well. I checked the power steering fluid, and it was empty. I got the appropriate power steering fluid specifically for hondas and refilled it. In sept 2015, on my way to work in the morning, i noticed smoke coming from under my hood. It is a 10 minute commute…
Fire reported
ODI 10788672
Steering
Power steering pump leaking fluid producing an engine fire hazard by spraying fluid on hot engine parts and/or total failure of power steering. The leak occurs any time the engine is running either parked or moving.
ODI 11231486
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle as the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired but the repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10676628
Steering
Power steering does not work properly at low speed or idle. *tr
ODI 10668459
Steering
I noticed vibration in steering wheel when backing up, and rattling noise coming from serpentine belt. Took it to honda service center, and they quoted me $940, and said it was my tensioner and idler pulleys as well as my alternator and serpentine belt. I didn't believe them about the alternator, so they charged me $50 for diagnosis and i drove back home. I decided to conduct the work myself. I replaced my tensioner…
ODI 10703699
Steering
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to power steering feed hose leak recall and seeks reimbursement. *smd
ODI 10608356
Steering · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper
Someone please help me!!!!!!!!!!!! On the above date, i started my car & proceeded to clean rain water from the windshield. The wipers would not come on, nor would the radio. This is just a couple of ongoing things that i've experienced with this car, since i've purchased it. My mechanic says the wipers are factory defects. Whew, not again!!!! Ugh! When's it going to end. I'm one of those people who depend on my car…
ODI 10575921
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the power steering hose was leaking fluid and there was an abnormal winding noise from the steering wheel. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v222000 (steering) the following day and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering hose was replaced. The contact stated that the abnormal noise persisted even after…
ODI 10597387
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 (steering), the vehicle caught on fire from under the hood without warning. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was scheduled for an inspection to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not…
Fire reported
ODI 10560335
Hose, Piping, And Connections · Steering
Around december 2012 i started noticing a loud whining noise coming from the power steering pump on a cold start along with a whining noise when slightly rocking the steering wheel back and forth. After a couple of minutes of the car warming up the noise goes away. Now i have received a recall letter nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 just recalling the power steering hose to be replaced. (letter received on…
ODI 10569274
Steering
I received a letter in the mail for a recall. I called to get in and get fixed. I drove my car in there perfectly fine. When i received my car back there was no power steering. I couldn't even put my car into a parking spot. The first thing the employee said to me that gave me my car was, "something is wrong, you need to make sure that they fix this." [xxx]the owner/manager laughed in my face and told me there was…
ODI 10515058
Hose, Piping, And Connections · Steering
My vehicle was subject to nhtsa recall #12v222000 which recalled steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections. I initially was informed of the recall by a cnn article and research on the honda website on october 1, 2012. I began noticing leaking power steering fluid and subsequent power steering issues in november 2012. I was informed in a letter from honda that i would receive notice that parts…
ODI 10507292
Steering
TAKATA RECALL POWER STEERING LEAK
ODI 11002364
Steering
Honda had a recall on the power steering hose but by the time they contacted me to go in my power steering pump started making severe noise. Now no one will cover it. *tr
ODI 10503094
Steering
Honda accord 2003 power steering hose recall. Went to dealer and was told the both power steering hose and pump are leaking. The recall covers hose but was charged $600 for the pump replacement. I noticed smoke or burnt smell yesterday. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10498156