2008 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,521 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Honda Accord, 2% of the 1,521 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving the car on my way on 101 and power steering got failed while the car was running on 101. I was about to hit a car after but some how I realized that steering is responding late failed and I controlled the car . I was with my wife and son so thank to god for saving me on that day. I was under Honda care warranty so they covered all repair cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10471413, filed 2012-08, 56,000 miles“I started my car up in the morning and warmed it up for about 15 minutes then as I go to put it in reverse the battery light came on I then put my car in park and turned it off then I turned it back on and the battery light was still on I decided to just go because I have to be at work in an hour as I am driving down I five the radio stopped working like the side of the vehicle started flickering and my headlights turned off and I was now driving down I-5 in the dark. Fortunately I made it to my location parked my car and it completely died. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287717, filed 2019-12, 115,000 miles“2008 Accord coupe purchased 3 months ago, 4800 miles; whining sound that worsened over a week. Power steering fluid level checked well below the lowest acceptable level. No signs of leakage under car. Honda replaced the rack and pinion steering in warranty. Not what I expected of my first Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10248508, filed 2008-11, 4,800 miles“The car was brand new and the steering was to hard to turn, so we took it to Honda on centinela ave. Near ladera heights, they wanted to charge us $1200.00 to replace it. A couple months later we took the car to santa monica dealer 18th street. They stated the power steering pump was leaking and the rack needed to be replaced. They said that I have to pay $1200.00 but Honda Accord america was going to give me a 50% discount. I paid 50%. Then when driving back to my house, I heard a lot of noise, like something was loose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10714714, filed 2015-05, 7,272 miles“2008 Accord coupe purchased 3 months ago, 4800 miles; whining sound that worsened over a week. Power steering fluid level well below the lowest acceptable level. Replaced with Honda power steering fluid. No signs of leakage under car. The Honda service department examined the car today and says the steering rack must be replaced. They confirmed that Honda will cover all charges. Not what I expected of my first Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10246293, filed 2008-10, 4,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10045139Jul 19, 2012Honda: when making either left or right hand turns, when driving, a clicking or popping noise is heard, coming from lower area of steering column.
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 2008 Honda Accord
577 complaintsAir bags
379 complaintsEngine
210 complaintsExterior lighting
113 complaintsElectrical system
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsEquipment
37 complaintsSeats
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
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