YearToAvoid

2010 Honda Accord Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord, 3% of that year's 580 total complaints. One crash was linked to steering, with no fires or injuries reported and no related recalls. Median mileage at failure was 34,975.

Steering complaints
18
3% of 580
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
34,975 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel becoming hard to turn at low speeds, with the dealer diagnosing a failed steering pump.
  • Some describe the steering wheel and front end shaking or vibrating at highway speeds above 60 mph.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel locking up completely while backing out of a driveway, only releasing after restarting the car.
  • A steering rack (rack and pinion) assembly reportedly sheared without warning while driving, with no prior impact or strain.
  • One driver said the vehicle began steering in multiple directions at 55 mph, causing a temporary loss of control.

When 2010 Honda Accord steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 17, 2010, latest Nov 8, 2025.

2010 Honda Accord steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2010Sep 2011Jan 2014Oct 2016May 2020Jun 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Nov 2025; peak Sep 2011 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201018 (3%)
  2. 201121 (7%)
  3. 201251 (14%)
  4. 2013499 (35%)
  5. 2014142 (14%)
  6. 201578 (13%)
  7. 201630 (5%)
  8. 201724 (4%)
  9. 201860 (3%)
  10. 201927 (4%)
  11. 202022 (6%)
  12. 20218 (3%)
  13. 202213 (5%)
  14. 202316 (19%)
  15. 202447 (33%)
  16. 202541 (48%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2010 Honda Accord?
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2010 Accord, making up 3% of the 580 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Honda Accord?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering issues on the 2010 Accord.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2010 Accord is 34,975 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to steering complaints on the 2010 Accord, with no fires and no injuries reported.
What steering symptoms do owners describe most?
Owners describe stiff or hard-to-turn steering wheels, vibration at highway speeds, sudden loss of steering control, and in one case a steering rack that sheared without warning.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.