2004 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- 53
- 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 53 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 46 records
- steering wheel · 14 records
- steering hose · 14 records
- steering fluid · 12 records
- steering pump · 10 records
- repaired failure · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Steering
This vehicle and model has had 2 recalls regarding aftermarket parts in steering wheels, holes in leaking hoses and valves and fire hazardous. The second one is regarding low beam lights and very poor visibility, increasing probabilities of a crash. I have called american honda to honor the repairs of this 2 recalls and they do not want to do it, because the car is already 14 years old. So i am driving a faulty…
ODI 11282901
Steering
Was informed that there is a power steering fluid leak in the vehicle. Noted that there was a recall of hundreds of thousands of 2004 honda accords for this exact problem but told at dealership that my particular 2004 honda accord was not included. I am concerned that this is the same problem. Of note, by 2007 honda odyssey has also been diagnosed with a power steering fluid leak. Multiple mechanics have stated that…
ODI 11308703
Electrical System · Steering
Ignition is locking up at times or not turning on at all
ODI 11269090
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I was driving down a city road and the vehicle started to accelerate on its own and it did not want to shift gear. I was able to apply brakes but the car continued to accelerate to very high rpms. I had no choice but to turn the shut off the car midway and pull-over. While stationary and car shut off on side of the road i tried to turn it back it and it automatically jumped to high rpm and was never able to change…
ODI 11299657
Steering
When in motion, the steering wheel randomly locks when turning. While turning left or right, the steering wheel will lock and the vehicle will keep straight as if the steering wheel has not been turned at all. It has also locked when attempting to reverse from a parking spot making it difficult to back out. I had to switch back and forth from drive to reverse multiple times because the steering wheel would lock with…
ODI 11165001
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
Takata recall air bags should be reinstalled in all vehicles of the year that was being recalled. I have a 2004 honda accord sedan and i find it applauding that responsibility isn't being accepted 100%. If one air bag is defected then they all should and could be, with that being said i urge them to honor the faulty equipment and fix it instead of 'playing with people's lives' and wait i to see if the worse happens…
ODI 11096472
Steering
PROBLEM POWER STEERING FEED HOSE LEAK
ODI 10940147
Steering
Picking up son from pre-k and car key would not turn off. After messing with the key and juggling it for over an hour, i was able to turn it off but it would not turn on again. I took it to the dealer and was told it could be the ignition lock cylinder. The vehicle was stationary at the time.
ODI 10914195
Hose, Piping, And Connections · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel failed to move and the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10910085
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and a squealing noise was heard from the front passenger side tire. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and observed that the power steering hose was leaking. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10887731
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Jan. 2015 traveling at 25 to 30 mph, driver front lower ball joint separated causing wheel to turn sideways in wheel well, which resulted in disabling vehicle, seperated cv shaft and fender damage. No injuries and had to have towed. May 2015 traveling 20 to 25 mph, passenger lower ball joint separated causing wheel to turn sideways in wheel well, resulted in disabling vehicle and damage to fender. Local police were…
ODI 10884002
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
2004 accord transmission began leaking at the same time as abs trouble, what seems to be suspension problems (bad springs?), hood struts failed. These all happened about a month after one dealer replaced an engine mount and leaking power steering fluid container. The trunk opening switch would not work but was too expensive to repair. I had the abs looked at at another dealer and for $100 an "electrical switch"…
ODI 10887968
Steering
My 2004 honda accord had the battery, alternator, ac filter, and oil changed by the honda dealer. After picking the car up from the honda dealer, it was driven approximately 10 miles on the interstate. After exiting the highway, while coming to a stop, the car burst into flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the blaze. The car was a total loss. The dealer stated that the cause of the fire was a…
Fire reported
ODI 10725430
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the vehicle at night, i experienced a spontaneous total electrical failure when switching the dash control which powers the digital thermometer/odometer control. This effected headlights, steering and braking, as if the car was turned completely off, but i was able to coast toward the road shoulder.
ODI 10716482
Power Train · Steering
Car will not speed up and suddenly slowed down , been told transmission failed, needs new transmission. Just did transmission service one month ago power steering oil leak and changed pipe and then power steering pump failed. *tr
ODI 10672341
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving my normal route and coming up on my right turn. The dashboard lights and all interior lights of my car went black and i was unable to steer my car. Within seconds i tried to brake. My pedal went directly to the floor and my brakes never engaged. I had no steering and no brakes going 55mph (forcing me through a red light). I was t-boned by a suv at 60mph (no skid marks for either of us)- a full impact…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10662563
Steering
The power steering hoses developed a leak causing turns to be very difficult. The car is a 4 cylinder. Looked up recalls and it seems like they recalled the hoses for the 6 cylinder and not the 4. Losing power steering in a turn can be pretty dangerous. *js
ODI 10690462
Steering
Power steering fluid is leaking onto the exhaust from the power steering pressure hose. There was a recall on this exact same problem for 2003-2007 honda accords. However my vehicle wasn't included. It is the exact same issue described in the recall. *tr
ODI 10658841
Steering
The power steering hose was recently replaced due to recall 12v-222. However, i believe the power steering pump is damaged and is related to this recall. Multiple mechanics, including the dealer, suspect the pump may be going out, though it is still functioning fine. Honda should cover the cost of replacing the power steering pump. Also, the o-ring in the inlet hose was not replaced. I realize it was not part of the…
ODI 10592532
Electrical System · Steering
I have noticed that when i try to turn on car there is a lost in connection and car won't turn on i have to turn the steering wheel in order for car to finally turn on. I think there is a problem with the ignition switch. I have done research and seems like other honda owners have had the same problem. I'm just afraid that car will stop in the road while i'm driving. *tr
ODI 10583595
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the power steering hose became cracked and was leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the power steering hose was leaking and needed the be replaced. The manufacture was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The vehicle was…
ODI 10569135
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud screeching noise while starting the engine. In addition, power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10555281
Electrical System · Steering
I received a recall notice for my 2004 honda accord. I work very long days and have very little time to get this recall completed. The problem is that the closest authorized honda dealer is 70 miles away. This makes getting the work done very difficult. My complaint is that there should be circumstances that honda allows others to fix these issues. Now, i may never be able to get this fixed and who knows what may…
ODI 10524191
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact took vehicle to through inspection and failed because there was a leak in the steering rack. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 58,000. *tr
ODI 10525552
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering malfunctioned and the passenger rear wheel seized causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags deployed. No injuries were reported. The contact stated that she had recently received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made…
Crash reported
ODI 10508512