NHTSA Complaint #11682143 — 2018 HONDA ACCORD

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11682143
Vehicle	2018 HONDA ACCORD
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 13, 2025
Date Filed	August 21, 2025
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was extremely firm, with the power steering assist disabled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the steering gearbox and the rack and pinion were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

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