2005 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 6%of 656 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,654miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Honda Accord, 6% of the 656 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,654 miles. 7 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.
“The power steering hose was replaced by dealer under earlier recall. It is now leaking and causing noxious fumes in the car. I called the dealer. Service person told me that because it was serviced under the recall, my car was no longer subject to the recall and I would have to pay to get it fixed. This does not seem right to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11139565, filed 2018-10, 180,000 miles“After getting the Honda Accord steering hose replaced due to overheating, I begin to hear noises and have steering issues. I took my car to the dealership and was told that I need to replace the rack and pion steering and the power steering pump. I believe that due to the power steering hose was the cause to additional problems to the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10564467, filed 2014-02, 128,000 miles“Car smokes and leaks power steering fluid. I have to refill it every two days and it smokes bad even fills the car with fumes and smoke.it smokes while driving after the car heats up but when I put it in park it fills up the inside with smoke.”
NHTSA complaint #11298665, filed 2020-01, 236 miles“My alternator is covered in alternator fluid including my serpentine belt all the way to my power steering reservoir . Also I've been noticing a loss of power in my vehicle , when I pump gas I try to fill it up and it wont fill up all the way to full it stays 1/4 less of full . Other thing is I had to take off the fuse for the radio due to the radio making loud popping sounds and turning of and on the speakers are fine its all original . …”
NHTSA complaint #11230923, filed 2019-07, 25 miles“I am experiencing the same issue that was caused a recall for v6 model of the same year and make of my Honda Accord. The power steering hose leaks on the catalytic converter and smoke started when I was driving. I just want to report the same issue for 2.4 l (v4 model) that was reported for v6 models.”
NHTSA complaint #10536459, filed 2013-08, 115,000 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 2005 Honda Accord
209 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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