2015 Honda Accord Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid, 10% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My power steering unexpectedly failed. I was on the road traveling approximately 30 MPH and went to make a turn but could not without significant effort. My vehicle is currently in the repair shop, where they are trying to diagnose a cause. The power steering is electronic, as my vehicle is a hybrid.”
NHTSA complaint #11301658, filed 2020-01, 73,000 miles“Vehicle stalled while driving on a highway with power system failure warning. I could not accelerate the car. I had to take the exit since I was luckily in the right lane and close to the exit. Car was running on battery only at around 30 MPH. I pulled out in the parking lot, turned off power and turned back on and was able to reach home. I took the car to the dealer, they could not diagnose the issue right away and asked me to leave the cardie to drivability issue. They called us back after 2 days and told us that they updated the software. I do not feel safe driving this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991861, filed 2017-05, 30 miles“While driving with no warning the power steering fails. The warning light then came on stating power system failure. Then just as quickly it began to work again before I was able to pull safely to the side. After checking the manual I set an appointment with honda of Huntington. They stated there was no error code for the steering and that I should drive the car till the light stays on. After that I took the car to my independent mechanic who also couldn't reproduce the problem. Two days later we drove the car for 1 hour and it happened again. Each time it was failing it returned to normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11434888, filed 2021-09“The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact drove slowly to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed with needing the rack and pinion to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11422608, filed 2021-06, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160545May 16, 2019ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator…
- 10115757Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
- 10108256May 21, 2015A rubbing or groaning is heard from the drivers front airbag module while turning the steering wheel.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 17% |
| 2024 | 20 | 26% |
| 2023 | 14 | 10% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid
15 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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