Constant clunking when turning the steering wheel left or right. Had the car since it had 90k miles. I see on forums about this issue in this model accord. Honda really needs to do there part and repair this issue. The steering column could lock up and could cause a fatal accident with any individual.
2009 Honda Accord steering problems
30 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 46,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 46,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Column2
- Rack and pinion1
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Accord steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Honda Accord steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2009 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A clicking noise comes from the steering column when turning the steering wheel when driving. The car has 101,500 miles. It has been making this noise for approximately 4 years. From previous searches I thought this was an immaterial issue (that is, harmless rubbing of plastic parts). However in now looking into this further I see there have numerous complaints, pointing to a serious point of failure issue with the steering column and it bearing components. A recall should be issued so Honda can correct this defect.
A clicking/clunking noise comes from the steering column when turning the steering wheel when driving and when car is parked. Mechanic says it is the steering column and could be dangerous. There are many reports on the internet by car owners of this issue with 2009 Honda Accords. There are reports of accidents related to this clicking noise due to steering locking up. Honda will not pay for the repair. This is a safety issue. A recall should be issued.
Tension bolt snapped causing the belt to loosen and no power steering while I was driving, all this happend while I was on a highway was the scariest moment of my life having no steering power! Also check engine light went on few months ago issue with oxygen sensor. I taught honda is such a good car, this will be my last time buying a honda. This car has cost me so much money and towing its rediculos. I read that people had issue with this and honda only made that bracket 2 years becuase of issues why was there never a recall on this?
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact had to manually turn the steering wheel. The dealer (brighton ford, 8240 grand river ave, brighton, mi 48114, (810) 227-1171) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 110,000.
When raining car will not come out of turn. Steering gets stuck in direction of turn. Gear shift goes from drive to neutral without pressing button took car to dealer and they state problem cannot be duplicated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle made a whining noise when depressing the accelerator pedal. The dealer daignosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 30,360.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while going for a routine oil change, it was informed that the power steering rack was leaking fluid. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v5222000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 05/18/16*lj
Whenever I turn my steering wheel in either direction, it makes a noise. Took it to honda dealer and they are now replacing the steering wheel column and asking me to pay some $800. I see that this is a regular honda accord problem, not sure why I have to bear the cost.
While endeavoring to make a slow speed maneuver, the steering wheel was not responsive by power assistance. It eventually came back to normal. Concerned I took the car to a mechanic who suggested replacing the power steering pump. Replaced the power steering pump with a honda remanufactured and flushed system with genuine honda power steering fluid. Never was anything found in the fluid that would contaminate the fluid or cause system blockage. Problem seemed corrected for several days. It resumed again. Went back to my honda dealer. At the honda dealer it was suggested that I needed to replace my rack and pinion setup. This is a costly repair! I have had 15 hondas and never had to have this done. The problem is progressively becoming more pronounced. It comes at varied times during the operation of the vehicle.
Questions about the 2009 Honda Accord steering
Does the 2009 Honda Accord have steering problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Honda Accord, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Honda Accord steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 46,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Honda Accord steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Accord have bad steering?
The Honda Accord model years with the most steering complaints are 2013 (499 complaints), 2014 (143 complaints) and 2003 (90 complaints).
Other 2009 Honda Accord problems
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