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2009 Honda Accord steering problems

30 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2009 Honda Accord cite steering, 4% of all 727 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
30
4% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the steering

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Constant clunking when turning the steering wheel left or right. Had the car since it had 90k miles. I see on forums about this issue in this model accord. Honda really needs to do there part and repair this issue. The steering column could lock up and could cause a fatal accident with any individual.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 14, 2023SteeringODI 11501803
“A clicking noise comes from the steering column when turning the steering wheel when driving. The car has 101,500 miles. It has been making this noise for approximately 4 years. From previous searches I thought this was an immaterial issue (that is, harmless rubbing of plastic parts). However in now looking into this further I see there have numerous complaints, pointing to a serious point of failure issue with the steering column and it bearing components. A recall should be issued so Honda can correct this defect.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 29, 2022SteeringODI 11499352
“A clicking/clunking noise comes from the steering column when turning the steering wheel when driving and when car is parked. Mechanic says it is the steering column and could be dangerous. There are many reports on the internet by car owners of this issue with 2009 Honda Accords. There are reports of accidents related to this clicking noise due to steering locking up. Honda will not pay for the repair. This is a safety issue. A recall should be issued.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 10, 2022SteeringODI 11446858
“TENSION BOLT SNAPPED CAUSING THE BELT TO LOOSEN AND NO POWER STEERING WHILE I WAS DRIVING, ALL THIS HAPPEND WHILE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY WAS THE SCARIEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE HAVING NO STEERING POWER! ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON FEW MONTHS AGO ISSUE WITH OXYGEN SENSOR. I TAUGHT HONDA IS SUCH A GOOD CAR, THIS WILL BE MY LAST TIME BUYING A HONDA. THIS CAR HAS COST ME SO MUCH MONEY AND TOWING ITS REDICULOS. I READ THAT PEOPLE HAD ISSUE WITH THIS AND HONDA ONLY MADE THAT BRACKET 2 YEARS BECUASE OF ISSUES WHY WAS THERE NEVER A RECALL ON THIS?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 10, 2020Steering, Unknown or other, EngineODI 11298445
“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, 8240 GRAND RIVER AVE, BRIGHTON, MI 48114, (810) 227-1171) 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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 12, 2018SteeringODI 11160999
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 7, 2016Steering, Power train, Unknown or otherODI 10930336

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