2004 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,018 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Honda Accord, 6% of the 1,018 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,400 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have noticed that when I try to turn on car there is a lost in connection and car won't turn on I have to turn the steering wheel in order for car to finally turn on. I think there is a problem with the ignition switch. I have done research and seems like other Honda owners have had the same problem. I'm just afraid that car will stop in the road while I'm driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10583595, filed 2014-04, 128,498 miles“Picking up son from pre-k and car key would not turn off. After messing with the key and juggling it for over an hour, I was able to turn it off but it would not turn on again. I took it to the dealer and was told it could be the ignition lock cylinder. The vehicle was stationary at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10914195, filed 2016-10, 213,000 miles“I was driving down a city road and the vehicle started to accelerate on its own and it did not want to shift gear. I was able to apply brakes but the car continued to accelerate to very high rpms. I had no choice but to turn the shut off the car midway and pull-over. While stationary and car shut off on side of the road I tried to turn it back it and it automatically jumped to high RPM and was never able to change gears from park to drive or anything because the car would take off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299657, filed 2020-01, 160,000 miles“The power steering fluid was leaking, so I took the car to a mechanic. They informed me that the hose was cracked and deteriorating and cause of the leak leads back to the rack and pinion which will have to be replaced. I subsequently received a recall notice from Honda, but parts will not be available for repair until early 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10485929, filed 2012-11, 165,519 miles“I was driving 55 MPH. As I attempted to change lanes, the car veered right to left uncontrollably. The steering wheel turned back and forth, and I could not gain control of it. I crossed 4 lanes of traffic, went over a median and hit a brick retaining wall, and my car was turned around to face oncoming traffic when it finally stopped. Updated 11/19/12 updated 12/4/2012”
NHTSA complaint #10483543, filed 2012-11, 107,104 milesRelated recalls
- 12V222000May 17, 2012Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall…Covers: Honda Accord 2003–2007, Acura TL 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10129451Apr 25, 2014Dealer message - On September 27, 2012, Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for some 2003-2007 Accord V6 units to address power steering feed hoses that…
- 10129443Apr 25, 2014Dealer message - On September 27, 2012, Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for some 2003-2007 Accord V6 units to address power steering feed hoses that…
- 10024236Dec 1, 2007Power steering moans or whines -- when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 45 | 47% |
| 2024 | 53 | 35% |
| 2023 | 16 | 18% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 8 | 3% |
| 2020 | 23 | 6% |
| 2019 | 27 | 4% |
| 2018 | 60 | 3% |
| 2017 | 24 | 4% |
| 2016 | 31 | 5% |
| 2015 | 78 | 13% |
| 2014 | 143 | 15% |
| 2013 | 499 | 35% |
| 2012 | 51 | 14% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 18 | 3% |
| 2009 | 30 | 4% |
| 2008 | 33 | 2% |
| 2007 | 44 | 8% |
| 2006 | 48 | 11% |
| 2005 | 40 | 6% |
| 2004 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 | 90 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 2% |
| 2001 | 21 | 2% |
| 2000 | 25 | 2% |
| 1999 | 24 | 2% |
| 1998 | 29 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Accord
348 complaintsAir bags
251 complaintsElectrical system
146 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsSeat belts
38 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology