ABOUT 2000 MILES AFTER BUYING THE CAR I NOTICED A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL . WE TOOK IT TOO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A ROTATE AND BALANCE. WHEN WE GOT IT BACK I STILL FELT THE SHAKE. WE TOOK IT BACK AGAIN AND THEY BALANCED THEM AGAIN (SO THEY SAY) AND STILL HAS A SHAKE. I AM A MECHANIC AND HAVE BEEN FOR 12 YEARS, SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND BALANCED THEM MYSELF, AND IT STILL HAS A SHAKE. IT SEEMS …
2012 Honda Accord steering problems
severe 51 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
51
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
THE DRIVER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED AT 106000 MILES. NO CREAKING, WHINING, CLUNKING, OR ANY INDICATION THAT IT WAS FAILING. THERE WERE NO CRACKS IN THE BOOT AND THE VEHICLE DROVE FINE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND FAILED TO RESPOND, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (NARDY HONDA SMITHTOWN, 559 MIDDLE COUNTY RD, ST JAMES, NY 11780), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR…
FROM DAY OF PURCHASE BRAND NEW, VEHICLE VIBRATES (SHIMMIES) AT SPEEDS BEGINNING AT ABOUT 58 MPH AND UPWARD. THE VIBRATION IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE WHEEL CAN BE SEEN VISIBLY VIBRATING. PASSENGER CAN SENSE THE VIBRATION FROM SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, DEALER HAS FAILED. *TR THE DEALER PERFORMED A WHEEL BALANCE AND REPLACED THE TIRES…
MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR RECALL AT SCHAMBURG HONDA,SCHAMBURG ILL FOR WHICH I WAITED ONE HOUR IN LINE AND NEVER GOT INTO SERVICE AREA. DEALER APPEARS TO PURPOSELY NOT WANT TO MAKE MANDATED REPAIR.,
"TAKATA RECALL" I STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CAR HEAVILY VIBRATING WHEN THE CAR REACHED 60,000 WHICH IS A CONCERN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IF FELT UNSAFE, I FIRST BROUGHT IT IN WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AT ONLY 30,000 MILES, THEY SAID IT WAS CRACKED SEALS IN THE STEERING RACK. THE CAR WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLE, VIBRATE. THEY FIXED IT, AGAIN IT HAPPENED AT 55,000 MILES, THEN AGAIN A FEW THOUSAND MIL…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2012 Honda Accord?
It's a meaningful issue. 51 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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