The steering rack is clicking and clunking at low speed turns or even when the car is parked or still and you turn the wheel, any alignment that’s done to the car goes bad right away because the rack box is messed up, it has play and it vibrates the steering wheel when driving, I called the dealership and they won’t help me or fix the issue because there is no recall on the part but many other Honda owners are experiencing that same issue, the safety issue is that my steering wheel has play and it will turn at anytime, it’s been inspected and the rack is the issue, no warning lamps or messages.
Honda Accord steering noise problems
79 of the 24,251 owner complaints about the Honda Accord describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 2024 model year.
- owner complaints
- 79
- worst model year
- 2024
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 46,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Harsh shifting 10Knocking 5Grinding brakes 5Power steering loss 3Steering lock-up 2Loss of power 2Headlights 2Door locks 2
What owners say
The vehicle repeatedly has creaking, sticky steering/issues with steering, and clunking sounds when driving. Sound is more prominent at low speeds and when cornering. The vehicle's steering rack has already been replaced twice within 3 years. The vehicle is model year 2024, and to have an unrepaired defect like this is ridiculous. This is a major safety issue for vehicle operation, and it appears that replacement parts carry the same design defect. The problem (defective steering rack due to worm gear swelling) has already been identified and reproduced by two different Honda dealers. There are no warning lamps, messages, or codes thrown by the vehicle. The symptoms include the obvious noises and the abnormal steering feel.
The steering gear/rack on my 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid has failed twice. The original rack was replaced under warranty at 36,330 miles (January 2026). At approximately 41,000 miles I returned to the dealer reporting the same symptoms, but it was not diagnosed. At 51,849 miles (XXX) the dealer, Ocean Honda of [XXX], confirmed the replacement rack is failing: the steering assist intermittently cuts out, and the wheel sticks when changing lanes at around 70 mph. The steering also makes noise. The dealer recommends replacing the steering gearbox (part 53620-30B-D01). This happens at highway speeds, and the sudden increase in steering effort creates a risk of losing control of the vehicle. The symptoms are similar to the excessive-friction steering gearbox defect Honda recalled on the 2022–2025 Civic, CR-V and HR-V, but the Accord is not included in that recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
my steering gearbox is making a clicking and popping noise...when I turn the wheel to the left or right I hear the clicking noise...when I drive slowly and turn my wheel the clicking noise continues
The vehicle is experiencing an immediate and severe safety hazard due to a total electrical and mechanical failure within the steering column assembly. The driver horn has stopped working entirely, leaving the vehicle with no way to audibly warn pedestrians or other drivers in an emergency. Additionally, all integrated steering wheel auxiliary controls and buttons are completely non-functional, which points to a failed clock spring/cable reel or an electrical short inside the steering column. This total system failure creates an unacceptably high risk of a collision and raises severe concerns regarding whether the driver's steering wheel airbag will properly deploy in an accident. The vehicle is currently un-driveable, legally unsafe to operate under state transit laws, and induces extreme driver anxiety. The vehicle has a pre-existing history of abnormal steering wheel noise and dashboard volume knob defects that were previously reported and serviced at an authorized Honda dealership during the factory warranty period. The defect has now returned in a catastrophic state. The vehicle is currently held at Twin City Honda (Port Arthur, TX) alongside four outstanding active federal safety campaigns, including Recall 25-090 (Integrated Control Module software update for module resets while driving) and Campaign 26-080 (PGM-FI update). The local dealership is currently refusing to diagnose or repair the critical steering column and horn safety failures without forcing an out-of-pocket diagnostic fee on an ongoing factory warranty defect.
Sticky and unresponsive steering accompanied by loud clicking in the steering rack and gear box.
Recurring steering/front-end clicking/tapping noise occurs when turning the steering wheel left or right, including while the vehicle is stationary and at low speed. I first noticed the steering clicking noise at approximately 1,500 miles but initially overlooked it. The issue was previously confirmed by an authorized Honda dealer. In September 2025, the technician documented that the noise was easily duplicated while driving or stationary, used diagnostic equipment to locate it, identified the clicking/tapping as coming from the EPS steering rack assembly, and replaced the EPS rack under warranty. A later service record stated that the steering clicking problem was fixed. The same/similar clicking noise later returned. In August 2026, the dealer again documented the complaint but stated that the noise was a “normal characteristic” of the model/year rather than identifying and permanently correcting the cause. I have spent many personal hours testing, documenting, and comparing the vehicle with other similar Honda Accords. I obtained multiple comparison videos showing comparable vehicles tested under similar stationary steering conditions that do not produce the repeated clicking noise present in my vehicle. I provided this evidence and the service history to American Honda Corporate. American Honda also published a March 20, 2026 Tech Line Summary, “Clicking Sound While Turning the Steering Wheel,” applicable to 2023 and later Accord models, describing a clicking/light ticking/binding condition involving the steering gearbox/rack area. Because this recurring condition involves the steering system, I am concerned about safe vehicle operation if the underlying cause is not properly identified and repaired. My family is uncomfortable riding in the vehicle. The condition remains unresolved, and the vehicle is available for inspection. Supporting service records and additional documentation are being uploaded.
- The steering system appears to be malfunctioning. The steering wheel becomes sticky or feels like it catches while turning, and there is a clunking and grinding noise when the steering wheel is turned. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. - The steering issue creates a potential safety risk because the steering wheel may not turn smoothly or respond as expected. The sticking sensation and grinding/clunking noises could affect my ability to safely control the vehicle, especially while turning, parking, or avoiding a hazard. - Not yet. The problem has been experienced while operating the vehicle and needs to be inspected and diagnosed by a qualified service center. -Not yet.The vehicle has not yet been inspected regarding this specific issue. -There were no warning lamps or messages displayed, if applicable. The symptoms include sticky or catching steering, along with clunking and grinding noises when turning. The symptoms first appeared recently and occur while turning the steering wheel.
Sticky steering at center position" Notchy/Clicking feeling when turning past center point"。（"A noticeable catch and clicking noise when steering wheel passes through the center position"）。"This failure causes inconsistent steering effort and poses a potential safety risk, especially for high-mileage commercial drivers like Uber."
I own a 2023 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid. At approximately 42,000 miles, all of the warning lights illuminated while driving. The warnings included Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Parking Collision Warning, and multiple other system alerts. At the same time, I experienced a loss of electric power steering assist, increased steering resistance, and clicking/popping noises coming from the steering rack. The Honda dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a failed Electric Power Steering (EPS) steering rack and quoted nearly $5,000 for the repair. A critical steering component should not fail at such low mileage. This is a serious safety concern because the failure affects the driver's ability to safely control the vehicle. Similar steering components have been recalled on other Honda models, but the 2023 Honda Accord has not been included. I believe this defect should be investigated before it results in crashes or injuries.
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
- Risk
- If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 12V222000 · Recall details
Questions about the Honda Accord steering noise
Which Honda Accord years have clunking or noise when steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2024 (15 complaints), 2025 (11 complaints) and 2009 (8 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix clunking or noise when steering on the Honda Accord?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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