2015 Honda Accord Steering Problems
76 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (76)
System charging error prompts on the dash board continuously. Check my battery and it’s not my battery. Steering wheel light turned on and car began to lock and the whole dashboard started to flicker while I was driving .
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Upon starting the car (54,000 miles) the ABS Light, Steering light, FCW, LDW, Brake light came on. After looking in the manual it was determine that the car was dangerous to drive. I did not experience anything indicating an issue with the car before this happened.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While performing a normal U-Turn at a stop sign, I turned the wheel all the way to the left. When the wheel reached it's max rotation to the left, the Power Steering light on the dash flashed for a second, but at the same time the whole car turned off and then back on. I was stopped mid-turn until the car restarted.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Winter 2022 The problem occurred after icy conditions in Texas and ABS, traction control and steering system lights came on in my Gage cluster, since then I have tried many things to fix the issue went as far as replacing the knuckle full assembly with ABS speed sensor.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The contact's mother owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his mother was driving approximately 55 MPH and crossing a highway bridge, the steering failed. The contact stated that his mother stated that the steering wheel independently jerked to the right and when she corrected by turning left, the vehicle jerked violently to the left.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I Was driving my vehicle on, standing on the Expressway heading east. The roads were snow and sleek. Out of nowhere.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Driving in rainy conditions, no puddles or standing water observed on road. Driving about 50mph, slight bend in road. The car suddenly veers left and I cannot control the car with steering wheel.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While driving home from work, taking my usual country highway, suddenly my car took a sharp turn out of nowhere. I did not brake but tried to steer myself back to my lane. The vehicle jerked that direction, then jerked back the other way.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I am original owner of vehicle, 125,000 miles, well maintained, no accidents. I would like to add to other owner complaints of, "Car is turning without input from driver". My sample turns right.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I was coming out of a turn on a local street, going very slow. My vehicle ended up crossing the two lane road and hit a telephone pole. The pole did not fall down.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While driving on the freeway at 65mph my electric power steering failed. The steering suddenly became very difficult to manage. Fortunately for me, I am a big strong man and was able to control the car.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While driving, the steering wheel light started to come on and started to make a noise, then the steering wheel itself got stuck and could not turn the vehicle. This we were so close to crashing putting in risk myself and my kids at the time. Since then, I can’t drive it due to the steering wheel locking.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Well it started last year I was driving and out of no where my wheel pulled and got very stiff and I realized I had no power steering. I killed it cranked it and it work then out of no where it happened again and now it works about a three days out the week Im afraid this may cause a accident with me or with me and my family in the vehicle.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I was driving in the outer lane on a city street when my car suddenly turned and hit the curb, sending the car down a hill. The brakes didn’t work either and I hit two trees headon. All airbags deployed.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I was driving the car on the highway and all of sudden lost steering control and caused me to have an accident.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The contact owns a 2015 honda accord. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle crossed the lanes and struck the curb, causing damage to the undercarriage of the driver’s side front of the vehicle.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I was leaving my house after reversing and putting it in drive and it pulled to the hard left. I couldn't control the car it ran into the fence on my property. The fence stopped it before it went onto a busy road.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Lost steering while driving on highway at 75 MPH and car started swerving both left and right crossing both lanes. Car veered off of a bridge embankment with no control of steering the whole time. The power steering and stability control warning lights came on during the event.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Was driving on rt 440 in jersey city on a straight road and suddenly the steering wheel wouldn't take control and ended up on a guard rail. The car was totalled. My son devin was the driver.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
2015 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to loss of steering while driving. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle crashed into another car and a guardrail when the steering failed.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
[xxx] was driving at 25 MPH and steering wheel took over the vehicle and he could not control vehicle ice vehicle automatically went into the woods and hit small trees. Someone came and helped him out f vehicle and took him home around the block deale said it was totaled after tow. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 honda accord. Contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the electronic power steering indicator and stability assist warning light illuminated. Causing the contact to drift to the shoulder of the road while trying to steer the vehicle.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda accord. While driving 65 MPH, the contact's vehicle inadvertently turned to the left and almost collided with another vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would inadvertently move to the left and right while driving at various speeds.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Honda accord electrical system failed-brakes,steering,flasher lights, power, the electrical system failed as I was making a turn onto a very busy street. If this event happened on a busy street with a power failed system, I may have caused an accident to me and other cars due to lack of control.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Driving and without warning steering light came on, display flickered, engine surged, and complete loss of steering in a matter seconds. I was barely able to turn car onto a driveway where the engine shutdown. I restarted engine and noticed considerable knocking, put car in gear and engine shut-off.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
My daughter left for to go to ballet and at the end of our driveway the steering locked up, the EPS light came on. Now we have no power steering.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
When driving our 2015 Honda Accord, without warning or message, the steering of the car just stopped and our safety was put at risk. The wheel was unresponsive, rendering the car not steerable. It was like the old no power steering days when your tried to turn the steering wheel while in a parked position - not responsive.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda accord. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing down the driveway, the vehicle loss power steering. The vehicle was taken to ocean honda of weymouth (211 main st, weymouth, ma 02188) and diagnosed as a torque sensor failure.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Car was in motion on county road when the steering wheel took over the operation of the vehicle and went odd the road into a wooded area. Towed to nick nicholas ford who telephoned to tell me that the problem cannot be repaired. I then had to total said vehicle.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda accord. While attempting to parallel park the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to operate the vehicle.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Lost power steering, which is electric on this car. Sudden increased effort required to steer, light illuminated in gauge cluster showing steering wheel and exclamation point. Dealer hasn't been able to figure it out since they can't duplicate it.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While turning left after the stop light displayed green, the steering wheel got locked and became very difficult to turn. I ended up hitting the curb on the right side. I turned the ignition off and restarted the engine.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
POWER STEERING RACK 2. ABS MODULATOR My 2015 Honda Accord experienced a sudden failure of both the ABS system and power steering rack. The dealership confirmed the failure was not due to neglect or wear.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While driving, Steering looses power, so steering is very difficult. Car needs to be restarted to gain control of steering. Took it to a mechanic and he explained that Honda accords have this problem.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Steering system is stiff and all the warning lights are on in the dashboard. Vehicle pulls hard to the left and you have to hold the wheel steady to keep it from pulling to the left. Appears there is a steering rack issue.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Multiple issues having to do with battery replacement, Alternator, and starter. Discussed this same issue with Honda they have ignored the issue had the vehicle inspected by dealership multiple times and by local mechanics.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Power steering, brake, ABS light, traction light on. ABS module is bad and it’s a common issue with Honda accords. 2000 dollar job and dealership unable to repair due to being back order and vehicle is not safe to drive.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While making a left U-turn my car suddenly restarted which caused a loss of power steering and acceleration. This issue occurred 2 more times until I was able to straighten the car out into the intended lane of traffic. During the vehicle restart, I noticed several dash lights appear in the left area of the dashboard, however could not identify the meaning.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Steering wheel gets hard while driving. Works fine for a little while then starts again.I was in a busy street when it occurred. Worried about our safety while driving.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The ABS Light, steering light, FCW, LDW, and brake light came on. I did not experience anything indicating an issue with the car before this happened. I took my car to Open Road Honda in Edison, NJ.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I was driving on 02-03-2025 when suddenly the electric steering warning light came on. Immediately the steering became very difficult to turn. This all happened while I was driving.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
This has happened twice now, seemingly out of the blue and seemingly since the Honda dealership replaced the car’s faulty starter and torque wheel. The electric power steering light comes on, the steering becomes stiff and the car hard to control. Luckily the first time, it was quick and then went away.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power while driving at slow speeds. There was an abnormal burning odor.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
There has been numerous reports on forums such as Reddit and also in most comments on youtube concerning the VSA solenoid valve malfunction and how it is a safety concern on almost all Honda Accord 12-17 . Recently, I have been a victim of this and the repair is so pricy that it is either I take a loan to fix it, or I become a risk to other road users.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The dash lit up with every warning light possible, including the engine light. The Honda dealership said that it was a defective ABS module. I've seen many reports of this same problem online.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
As we reported earlier (action number EA21001), the steering suddenly pulled 90 degrees to the left, sending the car into the opposing lane of traffic. This happened with absolutely no warning. Fortunately, no cars were approaching.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The car suddenly lurched to the left as though the steering mechanism had a mind of its own. The vehicle was traveling 25 to 30 MPH, not far from her house. This occurred on a trip to the dentist.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated while his fiancé was driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the right independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I was driving at about 30 MPH when the steering wheel froze all of a sudden and Electric Power Steering Malfunction indicator turned on suddenly. The steering became very hard to turn left or right. I was on a road with light traffic so somehow pulled over to the side with manual strength and turned off power.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Additionally, the vehicle was pulling to the right.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated while reversing when he was going to steer the vehicle, the steering wheel locked. The contact stated he continued moving the steering wheel causing the steering to operate normally.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Electric power steering failed to work properly, including turning wheels hard to the left without driver effort; driver could override this through continuous effort to hold wheels straight against steering system pull. Dealer service confirmed the problem; replacement cost was $2837, mostly for parts. Vehicle has less than 28,000 miles.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Power Steering did not work when I went out to my car. I took it to Honda and they replaced the power steering rod While I was driving it power steering failed again. Took it back to Honda - replaced electrical panel While I was driving power steering went out again.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel was stiff and difficult to turn. The parking brake failed to disengage when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I will occasionally lose control of steering on turns, feels as if the steering wheel becomes unresponsive
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Constantly feels like its pulling but to a specific side like poor alignment but just jerky and sometimes its a really hard pull for no reason. I really have to make sure I drive with the upmost caution. Especially when its wet.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The 2015 honda accord has intermittently and temporarily loss steering control (turning the wheel has no impact on direction of vehicle) and has had unknown steering redirection (wheel turning on its own outside of drivers control) while traveling on the road. Both issues last approximately a few seconds and then apparently resolved itself.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Driving on hwy steering began to pull. I attempted to correct when I noted steering was more difficult. I was able to pull off the hwy but found when I stopped I was unable to turn the steering wheel at all.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While driving on I-75 at 65 MPH the car suddenly moved left and the steering became very hard to turn. Then the car moved sharply right and left the roadway and struck the guardrail damasging the right front. The dealer, shottenkirk honda in cartersville,ga said they could do nothing as the car was damaged.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I took my car for a battery recall. The dealer corrected the battery recall but I noticed some issues. My car sometimes experiences hard start and then I will get multiple alerts - engine light, check steering light, traction light and tire pressure low light on.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
My 2015 honda accord lx key started chipping off in the lock cylinder and stop turning after 45,000 miles on the car. The lock cylinder stop turning with my key in the cylinder. The honda turned off on the interstate and I could not turn the steering wheel with this occurred.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The first problem occurred october 22nd, 2015. I was driving at night and I went to change the volume (up and down) on the steering wheel and it was not registering to the car. I then tried changing the station with the left and right buttons, and nothing changed.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Car has pulled to the left dramatically at speeds above 60mph since we took delivery. Dealer unable to diagnose or repair. States that it is "normal" and that it's "the crowning of the road" that causes this.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
My steering wheel everytime I turn left completely turns my car off or stiffens when in reverse . I was driving to work on 05/03/2025 and my car completely turned off while turning left off the interstate
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
I was traveling on Interstate 84 in Ny state at a rate of approximately 65mph when the vehicle suddenly to a sharp turn to the left into the passing lane and then immediately auto corrected with a sharp right turn and took a few long seconds to stabilize.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The electric steering pump
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Vehicle steering jerked away from it's intended path and the screen also shut down for a bit. It feels dangerous to try and drive since it my run you into another lane.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The drive shaft light is on and clicking, car is extremely hard to turn in any direction or drive.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Driving on freeway went and applied foot to gas pedal and car goes into limp mode causing in ability to drive as there isnt any power and mil light starts to blink and or will set and if it sets the traction steering and tp light also come on. Have to pull over turn car off and then the car will go this mil if sets is a p0304 code but light will go off.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
The Electronic Power Steering fails constantly and at random times during various conditions.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
While reversing out of a parking space on 5/10/2021 the car would not turn while the wheel was being turned. Instead of turning, the car was driven straight out until there was enough room to go forward. Once in drive mode, there were no additional steering issues.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
After parking and pressing the shutoff button, the steering wheel jerked out of the drivers hand approximately 70 degrees but the tires were straight.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
My wheel is lock and I can't unlock it. For 3-4 days I've had to wiggle the wheel and keys jus to turn my car on. And it doesn't even let me do that any more
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
1hgcr3f86fa[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
As I was driving on freeway the steering wheel stopped working, the steering wheel was locked and couldn't move and the car was still driving at 65 MPH
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Obvious steering problems on the highway when breaking. Honda says they can correct the rotor problems with a break job for $209.00. The vehicle only has 16000 miles on it.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.