2018 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,897 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Honda Accord, 3% of the 1,897 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car has started to show signs of bad build quality. 1st 2 days after buying the car all the lights on the dash came on so I had to take it in for a module replacement. 2nd the car is very loud ( the road noise and engine noise) worse noise I've ever heard from a new car and sound like it's has exhaust leaks. T|e vehicles ride is very hard like the struts are worn or bottoming out and it's not the 17 inch tires as my fusion has 17's. …”
NHTSA complaint #11062708, filed 2018-01, 180 miles“While driving straight, the car wanders from side to side. Minor corrections are needed to attempt to keep the car going in a straight line. A minor move to the left, then followed by a minor move to the right and so on. This happens at low speeds and at high speeds (over 60mph the drive can be quite scary). I took the vehicle into a dealership and they could not replicate the problem. They were going to have a Honda field rep come take a look, but 1 week later I have not heard back. …”
NHTSA complaint #11258483, filed 2019-09, 14,000 miles“Car has almost 15,000 miles. It has developed a strange sticking issue in the steering while driving on the highway. It almost feels like someone is lightly holding onto the wheel as I'm slightly turning and then suddenly let's go. This causes me to overcorrect to stay in the lane and it becomes a fight to keep the car in between lanes. It is most apparent when exiting freeway ramps and changing lanes, although it's also apparent on the freeway when small corrections are needed to keep the vehicle in between lanes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298509, filed 2020-01, 15,000 miles“While driving on highway at 65 MPH with cruise control on brakes suddenly applied themself nearly causing a vehicle to strike me in the rear .several alarms were displayed on dash first was adaptive cruise control second collision mitigation braking system third departure mitigation system problem all alarms said to see your dealer . I took pictures with my cell phone of all alarms displayed but I'm having difficulty uploading to report . I can send a attachment specific to the claim if needed or if a email could be given I would forward such.”
NHTSA complaint #11268218, filed 2019-10, 20,613 miles“At only 4,200 miles my 2018 Honda Accord sport 1.5l turbo began having an extremely annoying steering issue. It is noticeable at all speeds, but is truly significant at highway speeds. The steering needs to be corrected about every 10 seconds, moving it slightly to the right, then 10 seconds later, slightly to the left, over and over again for the entire trip. On long trips the issue is almost unbearable as I spend the whole time correcting the steering. I've had many cars in the past that have needed wheel alignments, but this is a totally different feel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11181306, filed 2019-02, 4,233 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186016Jan 22, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10185463Jan 6, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10184000Dec 5, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10182461Nov 4, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10181397Oct 16, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10180627Sep 28, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10179860Sep 10, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10179393Aug 24, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10178463Aug 7, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
- 10177663Jul 21, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To…
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 2018 Honda Accord
559 complaintsFuel system
476 complaintsForward collision avoidance
343 complaintsElectrical system
296 complaintsBrakes
260 complaintsOther or unknown
252 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
139 complaintsVehicle speed control
111 complaintsAir bags
60 complaintsLane departure
57 complaintsBody and structure
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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