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 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke coming from under the hood. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the power steering fluid hose had failed causing the power steering fluid to leak into the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V222000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 320,000.
My car has a steering problem and my car doesn't always drive straight. It is a serious problem when I have to react in a life and death situation when my car just jerks in the opposite direction of my steering.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. Upon inspection, it was discovered that power steering fluid had leaked from the power steering fluid reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the failure was due to a faulty power steering hose. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.
I own 07 Accord everything has been working properly I have owned about 2 years no problems yesterday going about 30 miles an hour my passenger lower ball joint broke of and the axle broke as well it was scary no prior signs or indicators that something like this would happen
On startup, vehicle makes loud grinding noise coming from power steering. Vehicle is tough to turn left and right when in motion. Bubbles in power steering reservoir. Power steering fluid is leaking from hose that travels towards front of car and from power steering pump. Car has been sitting since Nov 2020 and I checked vehicle today and power steering fluid is still leaking from both hoses. Vehicle makes louder grinding noise when turning and is very stiff
- Houston, TX, USA
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The power steering on my car is stiffening, it's hard to steer. The vsa light is on along with check engine light. I took my car into finlay Honda in flagstaff, AZ after I found there was a recall on the power steering. I had a new power steering pump put in before I saw the recall notice, so therefore I took it in to finlay Honda but, recall was not performed due to an aftermarket power steering replaced in my car. The power steering pump worked ok for awhile, but it is beginning to steer hard and I haven't been driving it due to the safety issue. I can not afford to buy a new pump and hose from the dealer, and besides it's on recall no matter what. The power train and the tranny are in great condition and I would like to keep on driving this great vehicle as long as possible. I would like to take it to another dealer (melloy Honda) here in nm if the recall is still honored. At the moment my car is just parked at home. Like I said it is hard to steer when I drive it. I will need the car for transportation back and forth to work soon, as I will be going back to work in August. I appreciate you looking into this matter and will look forward to a response from you as soon as possible. Thank you
I've had my power steering pump and rack & pinion replaced. Power steering is still tough, feels like I'm turning the wheel with 40lb weights on each side of it. Suspension is failing, hitting a bump makes my car feel like the suspension is pushing up and makes it float momentarily and makes a slight noise while driving. Both cv axles failed front side at the same point of that rubber grommet in the middle, water gets trapped under it and makes it rust out....both of them snapped while I was driving at different points.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began hesitating. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to move forward. In addition, the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12V222000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 11V395000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact called braman Honda of palm beach (located at 5200 lake worth rd, greenacres, fl 33463, (561) 790-8570) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 142,894.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the power steering pump and steering gear replaced. While driving, the tie rod loosened and caused the contact to lose control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic who stated that everything was loose on the front axle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 196,310.
Vehicle lost control suddenly while making U-turn. After this incident, I had to tow away this to my residence address. Vehicle starts but doesn't move in drive or reverse mode. Same is condition with D1, D2, D3. When put back to 'park gear', it makes annoying and very loud noise that tends the driver to turn ignition off.
I took my 2007 Honda Accord ex V6 coupe into bob howard Honda when recall 12V222000 was placed on my car. They took my car in and spent way longer than it should have to fix my vehicle. They stated that they had problems during the fix. Ever since then, my power steering does not hold fluid. It drains constantly.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel failed and would pull to the left or right. The contact also stated that fluid was leaking onto the engine and he could smell fumes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 12V222000 (steering). Brad barker Honda (1602 general electric rd, bloomington, il, (309) 663-9591) informed the contact that the power steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking from the hose and the steering pump. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 12V222000 (steering); although, the vehicle was not included in the recall. Carey paul Honda (3430 us-78, snellville, ga 30078, (866) 827-6069) noticed the leak while the vehicle was being serviced for a timing belt issue. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,717.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact noticed smoke emerging from under the hood of the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact added power steering fluid to the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that power steering fluid was leaking onto the catalytic converter, and the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to john Eagle Honda of houston (18787 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77065, (866) 495-7073) who stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V222000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 192,867.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the power steering was not working properly. When the vehicle was initially started, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. After the vehicle warmed up, the steering wheel operated normally. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V222000 (steering). The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking onto the engine, which caused it to smoke under the hood. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Leaking power steering fluid from high pressure hose and also from power steering pump onto Cadillac converter causing smoke and possible potential fire.
On December 4, 2017 I was traveling the posted speed limit on interstate 195 Maryland when my tire broke away from the axle. I lost control of the car and skid across the highway and slammbed into a guard rail. I had just repaired/replaced both lower control arm bushings on that same wheel not two weeks prior to the accident with alignment and new brakes all around. I was fortunate that I did not hit anyone and no one hit me or the result would have been much worse. The car was totaled.
Since purchasing my vehicle new in 2007 I have had to replace the power steering pump 5 times including hoses.my vehicle always begins making a piercing moan sound. The power steering fluid reservoir leaks all the time allowing fluid to build up on my engine.
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- Germantown, TN, USA