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2025 Honda Accord Steering Problems

NHTSA has logged 41 steering complaints for the 2025 Honda Accord, 48% of its 85 total complaints, the highest share of any model year on file. Median mileage at failure is 4,000 miles. There is no related recall yet.

Steering complaints
41
48% of 85
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
4,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel feels sticky or catches when making small corrections, causing the car to drift or wander left and right instead of tracking straight.
  • Owners describe a jerky, stiff steering feel with clicking or clunking noises, in some cases linked to a diagnosed steering rack failure requiring replacement.
  • A knocking or creaking noise occurs when turning the wheel at low speed or while stopped, which some owners call a widespread and unresolved issue.
  • Some drivers report the vehicle unintentionally pulling toward whichever direction the wheel was last turned, even at various driving speeds.
  • One owner reported an abnormal popping sound during turns that a dealer traced to a failed steering rack needing replacement.

When 2025 Honda Accord steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2025, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2025 Honda Accord steering complaints: complaints filed per month10Jan 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (10).

Steering recalls for the 2025 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

Are there a lot of steering complaints for the 2025 Honda Accord?
Yes. NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2025 Accord, which is 48% of all 85 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a steering recall for the 2025 Honda Accord?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2025 Accord steering complaints as of the last update.
At what mileage do 2025 Accord steering problems usually appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 4,000 miles at the time of the steering failure complaints.
What steering symptoms do 2025 Accord owners report most?
Owners describe sticky or jerky steering that causes drifting or wandering, plus clicking, knocking, and creaking noises when turning the wheel, with some cases tied to steering rack replacement.
Has the 2025 Accord steering issue caused any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2025 Accord, with no fires reported.

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.