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.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v222000 (steering) however, the steering wheel was still very hard to maneuver whenever making a turn. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 153,392. *tr
ODI 10506074
Steering
2004 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to power steering pump failure recall. *smd the consumer stated the honda service advisor confirmed with him, that a leak in the power steering hose could cause a failure in the power steering pump due to reduced power steering fluid. The consumer stated it would seem to him, that replacing a hose and o-ring on vehicles that have already had the hose fail was not going…
ODI 10497301
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the interstate when all of a sudden i was no longer able to accelerate. The car jerked when i tried to accelerate or brake. I was able to steer it off onto the side of the road. After taking it in to get it looked at, i was told it is the transmission. According to several articles online and mechanic at the shop i took it too, 2004 honda accords are known for having weak transmissions. It was so…
ODI 10494734
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My 2004 honda accord had an engine fire caused by a defective high pressure power steering hose. The hose sprung a leak, spraying power steering fluid onto the engine, which caught fire. This defect is already the subject of nhtsa recall 12v-222, but inactivity and foot-dragging on honda's part has caused this otherwise avoidable safety incident. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10489530
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Wheels
Please help me figure out what to do with this.i received a call from honda approximately a year ago...for power steering hose to be replaced free of charge due to it over heating and deteriorating causing a leak of power steering fluid. Once i got the notice i went to have it replaced but i believe by the time i got the notice it may have been to late because now it has caused it to now leak power steering could…
ODI 10524128
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving the highway and merging on an uphill ramp, the transmission raced and the car lost speed. About 20 miles later, i could feel something wrong with maintaining my speed and there was hesitation. Another 20 miles later, i lost all forward movement in drive and left the highway. I was able to go another few miles on a side street in 2nd gear and then the car stalled in the middle of the street. The…
ODI 10485927
Steering
I was driving 55 mph. As i attempted to change lanes, the car veered right to left uncontrollably. The steering wheel turned back and forth, and i could not gain control of it. I crossed 4 lanes of traffic, went over a median and hit a brick retaining wall, and my car was turned around to face oncoming traffic when it finally stopped. *tr updated 11/19/12 *bf updated 12/4/2012 *js
Crash reported
ODI 10483543
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that although she replenished the power steering fluid the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had a leak in the power steering hose. The contact was informed of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 (steering:hydraulic power…
ODI 10478598
Steering
The power steering fluid was leaking, so i took the car to a mechanic. They informed me that the hose was cracked and deteriorating and cause of the leak leads back to the rack and pinion which will have to be replaced. I subsequently received a recall notice from honda, but parts will not be available for repair until early 2013. *tr
ODI 10485929
Steering
My power steering hose (which is constructed of the same materials and routed in the same manner as the acura tl) began leaking fluid onto my catalytic converter at the rear of the engine and a great deal of smoke billowed from the hood. I was able to pull the hose out of it's design position and away from the exhaust and drive home. This engine is identical externally to the engine in tl. The hose routing and…
ODI 10470207
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I had been driving 10 min. (70mph) on the interstate when i went to pass another motorist as soon as i turned on my blinker the car started to shutdown. After several minutes i discovered that when i applied the brakes the car would also make an sudden jerk and begin to shutdown. The car would drive completely normal as long as you did not activate either the blinkers or the brakes. I tried several other electrical…
ODI 10465917
Engine · Steering · Wheels
Today was just another day to work. I have taken this road to work for past two years with me driving. First you get off the ramp, then stop at a stop sign, then you pass under the bridge to follow the straight road to work. However, today it was different. I first took the exit ramp and went to the end of it. Stopped at the stop sign. Checked both sides to see if it was clear for me to proceed and go ahead with…
Crash reported
ODI 10464510
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 (steering), the vehicle started to exhibit a loud, unusual noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician refused to provide any assistance since they had already performed the repairs specified to the recall campaign. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10504847
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated the power steering hose was cracked and leaked fluid, causing air to seep into the power steering pump. As a result, tehre was an abnorma noise cming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who repaired the power steering hose but not the power steering pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact…
ODI 10503417
Steering
I drove south on interstate 15 from victorville to fontana, california, and when i parked the car i noticed the smell of smoke coming in through the air vents and saw a bit of white smoke coming up from the back of the engine compartment hood. We discovered that the power steering high-pressure feeder hose had a leak under the bushing that fits into the engine hose clamp. The leak was small but produced enough…
ODI 10448945
Steering
Smoke visible coming from right side of engine compartment. Inspection found power steering fluid leaking from pressure hose onto exhaust. *tr
ODI 10408533
Electrical System · Steering
While driving on a rainy day the battery signal flashes for a couple of seconds and the steering gets locked for approx 3 sec and after 3 sec it gets back to normal. It usually happens while turning and on a rainy day. This could result in a situation of life and death. Initially we thought it is just one off situation but these days the problem is increasing. We have got it checked at 2 places including pepboys and…
ODI 10328468
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change and the mechanic noticed that the power steering hose had a leak and they stated that the hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10496637
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
I bought my car new from the dealer. It is a four door, within a month of owning the car the cable to open the door from the inside broke on the rear left door. Today the cable broke on the driver side door so it is impossible to open the door from the inside of the car. After looking at the cable it doesn't look strong enough to last for any length of time and being unable to get out in an emergency could be very…
ODI 10262990
Steering
When starting the car in the morning and backing out of garage, noticed a whining, grinding noise coming from under the hood, and more so when turning steering wheel. The car would also whine when driving and accelerating. Also found that the steering wheel was getting gradually harder to turn. Brought car to local honda dealership where they replaced the 0-ring at power steering inlet joint but found the whining to…
ODI 10479711
Engine · Steering
Oil consumption burns oil & engine clatters noisy valves & minor problem front end feels un stable honda accord 2004 v tech while i brought concerns to service i requested engine compression test and check spark plugs for any oil leaks inconsiderate of problem service dept did no compression test for engine only did a oil consumption test which i was told to pay for i still have papers of test the engine problem…
ODI 10351110
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an unusual clicking noise from the front end of the vehicle when attempting a turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that four years after the failure while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle became un…
ODI 10376638
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Steering · Tie Rod Assembly
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph there was a loss of the steering and the vehicle struck a guardrail which resulted in minor damage. No injuries were sustained. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was seen by the dealer. The dealer replaced the steering gearbox and tie rod assembly, but afterwards the steering made a grinding noise.
Crash reported
ODI 10151028
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering
The steering wheel started jerking uncontrollably while driving,the consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle. The driver applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle and it flipped over. The air bags did not deploy. The insurance company repaired the vehicle. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10105252
Steering
Newly purchased vehicle. Condition upon accepting vehicle was dealer to correct a steering problem with the vehicle (car constantly pulls to the right). Dealer has had vehicle for two weeks now, telling us numerous times the steering issue was fixed, however each time we find the problem still exists. *ak
ODI 10091282