This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he noticed the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the temperature gauge reading increased and immediatelly after the contact noticed smoke emitting from underneath the hood. After placing the vehicle in park the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed power steering fluid spraying out of the power steering hose which was cracked in two places. In addition, the alternator belt was shredded at the edges. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V222000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,885.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated that he noticed the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. The vehicle was able to be driven to a private mechanic where it was found that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V222000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord ex. The contact stated that the vehicle started to leak fluids and white smoke was coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that there was a hole in the high pressure power steering hose. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 07V551000 ( steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections), which he believed pertained to the exact defect. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The failure mileage was 158,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. Updated 10/27/11 updated 12/06/2011
I was in park proceeded to put my car in reverse instead of backing up, the car kept moving in a semi - circle, the vehicle was out of control. Thus, I attempted to bring the car to a halt by stepping on the brakes, however, the brake pedal ceased to work and did not stop the car from being in motion. In closing, the car lost control went about 100ft. Or more till it finally came to a stop at the end of the parking lot. Lastly, the car is at coast Honda, however, I was informed there was not anything they could do to repair the car. My concern is if this happens again what if anything can I do to prevent this? as such, this time I was fortunate because, I was in a parking lot and not on a road, where I could have had an accident, or worse. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
At about 48,000 miles on the cars odometer, my power steering pump failed, it was not all the time only when turning and parking, with vehicle not in motion. The dealer said that the power steering pump was loosing pressure and that it only happens on V6 models.
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- Victoria, TX, USA