NHTSA Complaint #11565160 — 2024 ACURA INTEGRA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Electronic Power Steering How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Sticky power steering needed to make micro adjustments while driving on freeway or speed 40mph+. Sticky steering causes me to overcorrect, merging to other lane. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? An appointment is made for the dealer to check the vehicle on 01/20/2024 Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NA Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, No illuminated warning lamps nor codes or messages. And when did they first appear? I noticed the issue started last November 2023 right around reaching 3500 miles. Below are what I observed that changed: Sticky steering observed while- - Sitting idle - Driving straight line on freeway or speed 40mph + - Driving on curvy road - Backing up or parking Other issues noticeable or changes in the car since I bought it: - Keep making micro adjustment on freeway speed - feels like power steering shuts off while on idle (auto stop disabled) - steering sometimes feel harder in any drive mode (sport, normal, and comfort - feels like there's a gap (lack of precise word) in steering I made observations with vehicle safety features on and off. An accident almost happened on 01/10/2024 while driving on curvy road. The steering momentarily felt sticky and hard causing left side of my car to go past the dividing lane. There were oncoming vehicles when it happened luckily car responded before completely crossing the dividing lane.