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Honda Accord Column Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset
5
Years with records
1996–2009
Stored years

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 8 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • steering column · 11 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • November 19, 2011 · 46,000 miles

    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

    2009 records in this system

  • October 11, 2011 · 18,378 miles

    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

    2009 records in this system

  • July 27, 2009 · 26,860 miles

    Column

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The steering column began vibrating while driving 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times, and a technician balanced and aligned the tires, cut the rotors and replaced the brake pads; however, none of the repairs have remedied the failure. The failure and current mileages were 26,860.

    ODI 10285832

    2008 records in this system

  • June 18, 2005 · 25,000 miles

    Column

    Dt: while driving through a residential neighborhood the steering column locked and could not be turned one way or the other. As a result the vehicle hit a parked car. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and they said a pin had sheared causing the steering column to break. The dealer could not determine if it happened before or after the accident. The vehicle was taken to a different mechanic and this problem was…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10126129

    2004 records in this system

  • September 6, 2004 · 24,590 miles

    Column · Ignition

    I got out the driveway and made a right turn. The ignition key jump out of the ignition key hole and broke the key handle ( plastic with remote doors/trunk opening. The car stalled and stop. I put the key ( the metal part) in but the engine did not start. I tried super glue the metal and plastic back together and turn the ignition key. The engine was on normal. I took the key out, and tried to turn it with the metal…

    ODI 10132710

    2004 records in this system

  • August 4, 2004 · 500 miles

    Column

    Bought my car in late july 2004 and within days it developed a ticking noise in the steering column. It has been to service and they tell me it was the keys rattling. It is indeed the steering column because it does it with the key out of the ignition if you bump the steering wheel. *jb

    ODI 10100374

    2004 records in this system

  • December 7, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Column

    The first incident happened as i was proceeding through a yied sign, the vehicle which preceeded me had come to a complete stop. When i applied my brakes, the car did not stop. The brake pedal was all the way to the floor. The only thing stopping the car was the impact with the other vehicle. Because everything happen so fast, i assumed that i did not react quickly enough. On 1/24/03 was the second time this…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10058544

    2002 records in this system

  • Column

    STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. *AK

    ODI 10005915

    1996 records in this system