2015 Honda Accord: jerking or lurching

Filed Jun 20, 2023 · Steering · PA

The car suddenly lurched to the left as though the steering mechanism had a mind of its own. The vehicle was traveling 25 to 30 mph, not far from her house. This occurred on a trip to the dentist. Luckily, no one was in the opposing lane of traffic and we were able to bring the vehicle to a stop without smashing into anything. This happened without warning. In fact, we had just had the car inspected for a trip check, and our mechanic pronounced it in perfect shape. No dashboard warnings gave any indication of a problem. A call to a Honda dealer's service center was not returned.

Filed May 19, 2023 · Steering · 77,000 miles · OH

The contact's mother owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his mother was driving approximately 55 MPH and crossing a highway bridge, the steering failed. The contact stated that his mother stated that the steering wheel independently jerked to the right and when she corrected by turning left, the vehicle jerked violently to the left. The contact stated that his mother lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle made several 360 degree turns before she was able to slow the vehicle and straightened the vehicle out and crossed the bridge. The contact stated that his mother stopped at an off ramp and left the vehicle. The contact returned to pick up the vehicle and observed that the passenger’s side rear tire tread had separated from the side walls. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle back to her residence. The contact stated that the "Power Steering Assist" and "Hill Assist" warning lights were illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Action Number: EA21001 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2023 · Steering · 78,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated while his fiancé was driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the right independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver parked on the side of the road and after inspecting the vehicle, continued driving to the destination. The contact also stated the vehicle would steer independently to the right, and the steering wheel would become difficult to turn. The contact stated that the steering wheel had to be manually turned to return to center. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electric power steering assist system to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2023 · Driver assistance, Steering · IL

While driving home from work, taking my usual country highway, suddenly my car took a sharp turn out of nowhere. I did not brake but tried to steer myself back to my lane. The vehicle jerked that direction, then jerked back the other way. I went back and forth four or five times before very carefully slowing down and pulling the car to the side of the road. Thankfully, no other vehicles were beside or coming toward me, or I am sure this would have resulted in an accident. Multiple dash symbols were lit up and remained on after turning off the car and on again. These were Vehicle Stability Assist, Electric Power Steering, Low Tire Pressure, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning. I waited on the side of the road until a tow truck could pick it up. The service center told us after their test drive that there is nothing wrong with this vehicle. Nothing has been done, and I fear the next time the vehicle decides to "act up."

Filed Dec 2, 2022 · Steering · NV

Vehicle steering jerked away from it's intended path and the screen also shut down for a bit. It feels dangerous to try and drive since it my run you into another lane.

Filed Oct 29, 2021 · Transmission · CA

Everything in the car shuts off and on all of a sudden; this includes the screen the air all the lights and the car kind of jerks. it goes back almost immediately but I'm afraid it will do this on the freeway. It has done this at least 4 times in the last month.

Filed May 11, 2021 · Steering · 71,500 miles · FL

Constantly feels like its pulling but to a specific side like poor alignment but just jerky and sometimes its a really hard pull for no reason. I really have to make sure I drive with the upmost caution. Especially when its wet.

Filed May 10, 2021 · Steering · 113,000 miles · PA

After parking and pressing the shutoff button, the steering wheel jerked out of the drivers hand approximately 70 degrees but the tires were straight.

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · 30,500 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

I was pulling slowly into a parking spot in a parking lot when suddenly car accelerated out of control and brakes did not function..car was going extremely fast..I hit a post and a building..airbag deployed..car was totaled.. Airbag saved me. Car only had little over 30,500 miles..in excellent condition. My family who drove the car car said that at times when releasing brake the car would lurch fast forward or back when in reverse. When the car came to a stop after hitting building the 1st thing I did was look where my foot was..it was on the brake. I knew it would be considered "driver error" because I am 80 yrs. Old. But it was the car. Actually this happened before a few months ago but I was able to stop car . Same situation..pulling slowly into a parking spot in a mcdonald's parking lot. Car suddenly accelerated, jumped curb went down a hill and ended up on new road under construction..that lane had not opened yet. I managed to stop at bottom of hill. Consumer has injuries from the airbags. I have a clean driving record..no accidents. I am a retired rn..very clear minded. No serious health problems. *ln

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 17,000 miles · CA

When starting car initially in the mornings and driving car in reverse with only braking and not applying any gas, after the first 10 feet in reverse the engine will rev up by itself and then stabilize, or engine will gulp air with engine jerking, or engine will rev up very high with the final last sound of clashing metal between the engine/transmission and the engine dying on the spot. These problems only occur with the initial starting of the car and only in reverse. The car functions normally after the events described above. The car is always garaged. The engine behavior described is intermittent and unpredicatable. Clashing metal and stopping of engine last occurred july 26, 2017.

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 7,500 miles · FL

Page 1 of 2 - I purchased my 2015 honda accord coupe ex-l with 2.4l CVT in june of 2015 new with maybe 5 miles on the odometer. I started having issues just months after purchasing the vehicle from brandon honda. The first incident occurred when pulling out of my office complex onto a busy highway when the car decided to just shut off causing the steering column to also seize while the odometer flashed "fcw failure" along with several other instrument panel lights on steady. Since that occurrence it seems as if I've had nothing but problems with the vehicle. I have on several occasions taken the vehicle in for repeated transmission/front end issues ' such as jerking between rpms, down 'shifting' for no reason causing rpms to just drop instead of holding when releasing my foot from the accelerator and while traveling at highway/interstate speeds of 55+ MPH, etc. The last 3 times included an additional issue where the gearshift would go from (d) drive and into (r) reverse while continuing to go in a forward motion with back up camera displaying on dash screen and (r) displaying on the odometer where the gear is displayed. The discovery of this safety hazard took place for the first time on an interstate while traveling 65+ MPH. The passenger at the time was reaching to grab their beverage from cup holder closest to the gear shifter when it was hit/tapped in the upward motion engaging the transmission into (r) reverse. It took me a minute to grasp what happened because while I'm looking forward into the direction I'm driving, I glance down at the odometer and notice (r) in place of the (d) where the current gear engaged would be indicated. Then out of the corner of my eye I notice the camera was on display but not realizing the camera was from the rear and could see the vehicles directly behind me on the interstate.

Filed Oct 16, 2016 · Acceleration · 11,041 miles · VA

Bought the car brand new back in july 2015. On 10/16/2016 I took the car on I-66 and at about 80 mpl the car started jerking and knocking. Engine runs fine at idle but knocks even at a speed < 20 MPH. Had the car towed to nearest honda dealership and waiting to hear from them. It has about 11k miles on it. Can see a safety recall on 2015 honda accord with similar symptoms.