When in motion, the steering wheel randomly locks when turning. While turning left or right, the steering wheel will lock and the vehicle will keep straight as if the steering wheel has not been turned at all. It has also locked when attempting to reverse from a parking spot making it difficult to back out. I had to switch back and forth from drive to reverse multiple times because the steering wheel would lock with minimal slack allowing me to barely maneuver the vehicle in the correct direction to successfully back out. The vehicle has been brought to a local mechanic who replaced the power steering belt thinking that it was slipping which could cause the issue, however the issue still continues. The vehicle was brought back again for further evaluation and I was told that there was a recall on a pin part of the steering column. This deeply concerns me because I have an infant child and my vehicle is the main source of transportation for him because my husband has a single cab truck. When the steering wheel locks randomly it puts our lives in jeopardy, especially with ongoing daily traffic and never knowing when to expect it to happen.
2004 Honda Accord steering complaints
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Takata recall air bags should be reinstalled in all vehicles of the year that was being recalled. I have a 2004 honda accord sedan and I find it applauding that responsibility isn't being accepted 100%. If one air bag is defected then they all should and could be, with that being said I urge them to honor the faulty equipment and fix it instead of 'playing with people's lives' and wait I to see if the worse happens when the air bags are supposed to be a safety item in case of a accident in which they will release.
Problem power steering feed hose leak
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel failed to move and the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,340. Updated 11/29/16*lj
2004 accord transmission began leaking at the same time as ABS trouble, what seems to be suspension problems (bad springs?), hood struts failed. These all happened about a month after one dealer replaced an engine mount and leaking power steering fluid container. The trunk opening switch would not work but was too expensive to repair. I had the ABS looked at at another dealer and for $100 an "electrical switch" under the gas pedal was replaced. The power steering fluid was leaking again. They said that the transmission needed to be fixed for $2000 and that my car was not in the recall. I saw many complaints about transmission leaks online and about the gas door not opening. The dealer didn't want to hear about that. (engine mounts and hood struts are popular items on amazon.) I was lucky that my head wasn't under there when the hood fell. I had opened the hood to check the power steering fluid and went to the trunk to get some, when it fell. I was able to replace them from amazon. I had the engine cut out twice while driving in the rain after last inspection. I lost steering and saw the engine light come on so I quickly started the engine again. About a month apart. It didn't happen again. It seems strange to me that all of this happened within 6 months after an inspection.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and a squealing noise was heard from the front passenger side tire. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and observed that the power steering hose was leaking. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,678.
Jan. 2015 traveling at 25 to 30 MPH, driver front lower ball joint separated causing wheel to turn sideways in wheel well, which resulted in disabling vehicle, seperated cv shaft and fender damage. No injuries and had to have towed. May 2015 traveling 20 to 25 MPH, passenger lower ball joint separated causing wheel to turn sideways in wheel well, resulted in disabling vehicle and damage to fender. Local police were called, no injuries and vehicle towed. July 2016 backing out of driveway, passenger front lower ball joint separated, causing wheel to turn sideways in wheel well, resulted in disabling vehicle, damage to fender, separated cv shaft, and dented the oil pan, no injuries. There is a fault in the design of the lower ball joint placement, the weight of the vehicle is naturally causing the ball to press against the retaining edge of the socket, resulting in metal on metal contact causing the retaining edge to wear resulting in separation of the ball joint. The only way to correct this would be to redesign the front suspension steering knuckle and lower control arm. The ball joint should be pressed into the socket with weight on the wheels not pulling it apart. My only suggestions until something is done about this, is go to a service garage and have them check the ball joints with a pry bar between the steering knuckle and lower control arm, if there is movement have it replaced and keep your receipts. Just shaking the wheel by hand isn't enough to see the movement. Do not pick the vehicle up by the lower control arm, it can result in control arm bushing separation.
My 2004 honda accord had the battery, alternator, AC filter, and oil changed by the honda dealer. After picking the car up from the honda dealer, it was driven approximately 10 miles on the interstate. After exiting the highway, while coming to a stop, the car burst into flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the blaze. The car was a total loss. The dealer stated that the cause of the fire was a failure of the power steering system.
While driving the vehicle at night, I experienced a spontaneous total electrical failure when switching the dash control which powers the digital thermometer/odometer control. This effected headlights, steering and braking, as if the car was turned completely off, but I was able to coast toward the road shoulder.
The power steering hoses developed a leak causing turns to be very difficult. The car is a 4 cylinder. Looked up recalls and it seems like they recalled the hoses for the 6 cylinder and not the 4. Losing power steering in a turn can be pretty dangerous.
Car will not speed up and suddenly slowed down , been told transmission failed, needs new transmission. Just did transmission service one month ago power steering oil leak and changed pipe and then power steering pump failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the power steering hose ruptured and fluid leaked onto the transmission. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.
I was driving my normal route and coming up on my right turn. The dashboard lights and all interior lights of my car went black and I was unable to steer my car. Within seconds I tried to brake. My pedal went directly to the floor and my brakes never engaged. I had no steering and no brakes going 55mph (forcing me through a red light). I was t-boned by a SUV at 60mph (no skid marks for either of us)- a full impact crash. My side of the car was destroyed, my car sent spinning into and taking out a pole, and then my car spun down an embankment. The next thing I remember is being cut out of my car and then nothing past that. I spent the next 5-6 days at 2 different hospitals. I suffered lung/heart/body trauma (especially due to airbag and seatbelt) and a major concussion. Wherever the airbag hit and seatbelt lay- I'm a rainbow of colors. I am looking at a lengthy recovery and unable to return to work for a few weeks, unable to take college finals, nor can I return to college next semester due to heart trauma. My husband and I had moments of brake and steering problems sporadically/occasionally in the last few months. Each time we took in our car we were told "we can't find any problems". And the notorious: "there are no recalls for your brakes". We have four children and this incident has affected each of us.
Power steering fluid is leaking onto the exhaust from the power steering pressure hose. There was a recall on this exact same problem for 2003-2007 honda accords. However my vehicle wasn't included. It is the exact same issue described in the recall.
The power steering hose was recently replaced due to recall 12v‑222. However, I believe the power steering pump is damaged and is related to this recall. Multiple mechanics, including the dealer, suspect the pump may be going out, though it is still functioning fine. Honda should cover the cost of replacing the power steering pump. Also, the o-ring in the inlet hose was not replaced. I realize it was not part of the recall, but there are wide reports that this o-ring, once replaced, will resolve a leaking issue. Honda should also cover this.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the power steering hose became cracked and was leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the power steering hose was leaking and needed the be replaced. The manufacture was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 166,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud screeching noise while starting the engine. In addition, power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact took vehicle to through inspection and failed because there was a leak in the steering rack. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 58,000.
I received a recall notice for my 2004 honda accord. I work very long days and have very little time to get this recall completed. The problem is that the closest authorized honda dealer is 70 miles away. This makes getting the work done very difficult. My complaint is that there should be circumstances that honda allows others to fix these issues. Now, I may never be able to get this fixed and who knows what may happen to me or my car if that is the case...
Please help me figure out what to do with this.I received a call from honda approximately a year ago...for power steering hose to be replaced free of charge due to it over heating and deteriorating causing a leak of power steering fluid. Once I got the notice I went to have it replaced but I believe by the time I got the notice it may have been to late because now it has caused it to now leak power steering could into the rack and pinion. I have done oil changes and done a complete tune up to date but this is causing the power steering fluid to waste and is deteriorating the rack and pinion. Not having the proper amount of power steering makes it much more difficult to steer the car easily. I have to constantly drive worried that the car may lose control and I have two children I am driving with everest I cannot afford for me to lose control over something that should have been detected and gives when I went to honda to change the hose. It is obviously not a problem with just the hose it is a problem much more profound then that which needs to be fixed. I have done my research and if the power steering fluid is flammable and can cause toxic fumes. This in my opinion is not to be played around with and is dangerous. It has also cause my brand new tires go bald.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering malfunctioned and the passenger rear wheel seized causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags deployed. No injuries were reported. The contact stated that she had recently received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 119,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v222000 (steering) however, the steering wheel was still very hard to maneuver whenever making a turn. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 153,392.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v222000 (steering), the vehicle started to exhibit a loud, unusual noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician refused to provide any assistance since they had already performed the repairs specified to the recall campaign. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated the power steering hose was cracked and leaked fluid, causing air to seep into the power steering pump. As a result, tehre was an abnorma noise cming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who repaired the power steering hose but not the power steering pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that they would reimburse him for the cost of the power steering hose repair, in which his vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v222000 (steering) but not for the power steering pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,592 and the current mileage was 156,400.
2004 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to power steering pump failure recall. *smd the consumer stated the honda service advisor confirmed with him, that a leak in the power steering hose could cause a failure in the power steering pump due to reduced power steering fluid. The consumer stated it would seem to him, that replacing a hose and o-ring on vehicles that have already had the hose fail was not going to fix the problem in its entirety. The hose on the consumers vehicle was confirmed to have failed and it caused the power steering pump to fail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change and the mechanic noticed that the power steering hose had a leak and they stated that the hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 63,000.
I was driving on the interstate when all of a sudden I was no longer able to accelerate. The car jerked when I tried to accelerate or brake. I was able to steer it off onto the side of the road. After taking it in to get it looked at, I was told it is the transmission. According to several articles online and mechanic at the shop I took it too, 2004 honda accords are known for having weak transmissions. It was so unexpected and I take car of my car. I felt completely unsafe trying to get it off the interstate going 20 miles an hour as it jerked along and apparently people already know about this issue?? I have just had the car for a year now and bought it from a honda dealership. Not a word was said to me about the issues with these models or safety recalls for several honda models made in 2004 - but apparently not mine.
My 2004 honda accord had an engine fire caused by a defective high pressure power steering hose. The hose sprung a leak, spraying power steering fluid onto the engine, which caught fire. This defect is already the subject of the federal safety agency recall 12v‑222, but inactivity and foot-dragging on honda's part has caused this otherwise avoidable safety incident.
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