2020 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 368 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Honda Accord, 6% of the 368 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.
“8/31/2020 my 2020 Honda Accord power steering is taking control of power steering. I had a crash at 400hampton road -dallas texas. My ( power steering) pulled to the left side of the curb, I had to yank the car back to the left but the car already collided with the left curb, resulting in property damage to the side of car and my right hand.”
NHTSA complaint #11405999, filed 2021-04, 9,000 miles“A message came over the dashboard TPMS tire pressure monitoring system malfunction, see dealership . There was a text message then appeared on the music screen. I was on my way to the dealership on the highway when the car was pulling to the right lane towards traffic and I was pulling to the left and hit the jersey barrier and spin the car around. The vehicle from the rear hit me and”
NHTSA complaint #11360685, filed 2020-09, 1,200 miles“There appears to be an issue with electronic power steering when driving straight, the power steering will lack response and the car will drift only to have control regained via a notchy light jolt of the wheel. Another way in which 2018-2020 Accord consumers have described it as a notch and/or flat spot in the steering when on smooth straight highway roads. As other consumers have noted, I typically encounter this only after driving for a significant amount of time, but I do even notice this within 20-30 minutes of driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389003, filed 2021-01, 7,500 miles“There appears to be an issue with the steering when driving straight, the will seem to lack response and the car will drift to the right or the left only to have control regained via a notchy light jolt of the wheel. This has also been described by 2018-2020 Accord owners as a notch and/or flat spot in the steering when on smooth straight highway roads. I consistently have this occur when driving for more thsn 5 or ten minutes on any open road. Does not seem to noticeable in local driving. I do notice this within 20-30 minutes of driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397306, filed 2021-02, 10,850 miles“2020 Honda Accord - not tracking straight. Dealership says they cannot recreate. Issue happens everytime going 50+MPH for extended periods of time when car is warmed up (30-45+ minutes on highway. Did not initially happen during residential commutes, but is now starting to.) wheel sticks to one side when turning slightly to either side and then releases causing overcorrecting. Wheel is loose at center and you continuously have to adjust left to right to left to stay straight. It's almost as if there is no resistance in a certain section of the wheel. Severely concerning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404732, filed 2021-03, 400 milesSteering: 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 2020 Honda Accord
104 complaintsEngine
73 complaintsFuel system
63 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsElectrical system
55 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsLane departure
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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