2009 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Column · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact had to manually turn the steering wheel. The dealer (brighton ford, [redacted], brighton, mi 48114, [redacted]) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 11160999
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
When raining car will not come out of turn. Steering gets stuck in direction of turn. Gear shift goes from drive to neutral without pressing button took car to dealer and they state problem cannot be duplicated.
ODI 10930336
Hose, Piping, And Connections · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while going for a routine oil change, it was informed that the power steering rack was leaking fluid. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v5222000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 05/18/16*lj *tr
ODI 10852436
Steering
While endeavoring to make a slow speed maneuver, the steering wheel was not responsive by power assistance. It eventually came back to normal. Concerned i took the car to a mechanic who suggested replacing the power steering pump. Replaced the power steering pump with a honda remanufactured and flushed system with genuine honda power steering fluid. Never was anything found in the fluid that would contaminate the…
ODI 10763581
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while making a slight right turn, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that the brakes seized and the vehicle violently jerked forward. As a result, the contact drove over a curb and crashed into a stop sign and a gravel road. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a collision…
Crash reported
ODI 10648203
Steering
Whenever i turn my steering wheel in either direction, it makes a noise. Took it to honda dealer and they are now replacing the steering wheel column and asking me to pay some $800. I see that this is a regular honda accord problem, not sure why i have to bear the cost.
ODI 10783779
Steering
I have a 2009 honda accord and recently noticed a clicking sound in the wheel when i turn either direction. The clicking has become progressively worse. I took the car to the honda mechanic and they noticed the noise as well but did not know what it was. Since then the clicking continues. *tr
ODI 10592931
Steering
There is a knocking noise coming from the steering wheel. Took it into the dealership and the service manager says the steering column needs to be replaced. He further commented that there is a service bulletin on the defect but honda has not issued a recall. This is a safety issue due to the fact it can over time affect the steering of the vehicle. There are many complaints online about this issue and obviously…
ODI 10542531
Steering
When you turn the steering wheel there is a clicking noise coming from the bottom of the steering column, i called honda and they said there is a tsb on the problem and that it is covered under standard warranty,3 years or 36000. My honda has 57800 on it and is not covered!!! I searched the internet and found that may honda accord owners are very unhappy with the response from honda with this problem that they know…
ODI 10543303
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction, a popping noise was heard. The contact notified the local dealer and was informed that the defect was due to defective bearings in the steering column, which would require the entire steering column to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, and they stated would…
ODI 10565690
Steering
While driving and turning my wheel i hear a loud clicking noise, took it to honda and they said that it is my steering column. They refused to cover under warranty. There was a recall on the steering tube but no other recalls. I have heard several other complaints on other websites with this same issue. Honda claims they have reliable vehicles. If you make this claim maybe you should repair a vehicle that has only…
ODI 10503232
Steering
In dec/12 i noticed a clicking noise in my steering when i was driving and turned left or right , i contacted honda and they said bring it to the dealer and that it was not a safety issue . Since i was not home i decided to wait until i returned since it was not a safety issue ( more of an annoyance) . I went to the dealer and found out they need to replace the steering column and a couple of bolts at a costs of…
ODI 10515616
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING BROKEN. *TR
ODI 10484033
Steering · Suspension
When driving between 55-75 miles an hour, there is a violent shake from the front wheels. Its even more evident under heavy acceleration as the shaking becomes more severe. I've had the car looked at by pep boys, my mechanic, and the honda dealership in aventura, fl and no one seems to know what the issue is. I have found others having the same issues i did on the edmunds.com forum.…
ODI 10479575
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Sitting at red light waiting for turn signal, car begins to rough idle. Upon turn and acceleration, car spits, sputters, jerks, jolts and would not accel properly. Engine light begins blinking. Motor runs/idles very rough. Next morning on drive in to local dealership, vsa light illuminates and stays illuminated. Car still idles and runs very rough, spitting and sputtering etc. Dealership inspects car. Dealership…
ODI 10461811
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard a noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.…
ODI 10487978
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
My mileage is 34,505 i took my car to honda north , danvers they said to go to ins co geico to have repaired. No one wants to take responsibility please help me![xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10448607
Column · Steering
There is a known fabrication defect of the steering column on honda accord 2009 model. A service bulletin was issued by honda corporation regarding this issue in 2009. The lower bearing of the steering column was mis-installed. As a result, the steering column makes a clunk noise when the steering wheel is turned. I first brought this issue to the attention of the honda dealership soon after i purchased the car in…
ODI 10437560
Column · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that when turning and reversing, an abnormal noise was coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,378. Updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10618015
Steering
While driving my 2009 honda accord to work on 1/15/10 the steering malfunctioned throwing me into the left lane the steering wheel moved back and forth on it's on and i had no control of the steering until i hit my brake and the car was thrown to the right. I had no noise but because of the force involved thought i had something break on the front end or blew out a tire. I stopped and inspected the tires and so no…
ODI 10302229
Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
2009 honda accord leased in 2008 from valley honda, [redacted], aurora il, 60504. The vehicle was returned to the dealership due to noise coming from brakes and steering wheel pulling to the left. Returned vehicle several more times complaining of same issue. Valley honda stated there per techline, honda is aware of the problem and is working on a countermeasure. In my opinion this is a safety hazard. I explained to…
ODI 10281758
Steering
I was driving to work one morning in my 2009 honda accord. I made a left turn, and the steering wheel locked up on me. I could not do anything. I was stuck in front of oncoming traffic. I almost got hit on the left side by oncoming traffic. A few days later, i took the car to the dealer who installed me a new steering column. A few days before the locking up of the steering wheel, i kept hearing a clicking noise…
ODI 10273030
Rim · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While driving 50 mph, the steering column shook violently when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate or remedy the failure. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that water would freeze inside the wheel rims in wet, freezing conditions. The failure caused the rotors to rust and the braking system not to perform at…
ODI 10263019
Seats · Steering
The driver seat is very uncomfortable to drive. The seat design is kind of pushing and putting pressure particularly on the lower back and causing too much back pain even driven for less than 20 miles. The seat design is also causing neck pain. Did not complain till now because thought it was design issue rather than safety issue. When driven even for few hours (less than 2 hrs), causing a lot of back pain. The…
ODI 10472074
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Brakes on front have been replace 2 times by turning rotors twice and second time pads replaced the fear is now there is a weakness in the rotors and they could fail during a panic stop,also there is a whine in power steering which honda of america admits to but claim they do not have a fix for,they say it is not a safety issue but have do they know that the power steering could cease working at any time since that…
ODI 10321001