Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Honda Accord steering problems
severe Owners of the 2019 Honda Accord have filed 27 NHTSA complaints about the steering, typically surfacing around 17,000 miles at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
27
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Accord | 77 |
| 2016 Accord | 30 |
| 2017 Accord | 24 |
| 2018 Accord | 58 |
| 2019 Accord (this page) | 27 |
| 2020 Accord | 20 |
| 2021 Accord | 8 |
| 2022 Accord | 13 |
4crashes
2injuries
What stands out
Owners have filed 27 steering complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords with a customer complaint of a clicking noise from the steering gearbox. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners describe a pattern of steering control issues in 2019 Honda Accords that ranges from subtle unresponsiveness to sudden loss of control at highway speeds. The most consistent complaint involves delayed power steering response—the steering wheel either resists input or fails to respond until the driver applies significantly more force, then suddenly engages, causing overcorrection and a jerky feel. This behavior is reproducible at highway speeds (typically 60+ mph) and occurs even with lane-keeping assist disabled, suggesting a fundamental steering system problem rather than just automation.
A serious subset of complaints involves simultaneous failure of multiple safety systems: owners report dashboards lighting up with warnings for power steering, brakes, adaptive cruise control, traction control, and collision mitigation all at once. These electrical cascades have occurred during highway driving and in a few cases coincided with the vehicle losing power entirely, stalling, or entering limp mode. One owner experienced a total loss crash when the steering seized; another lost control during a lane change and flipped.
Lane tracking is also problematic—vehicles wander left and right within lanes, forcing constant steering corrections, and some owners report the car pulls hard to one side unexpectedly. Several dealers have been unable to reproduce these issues or dismissed them as normal, even after repeated visits. A faulty steering gearbox (part 53620-TWA-A28) has been identified as a possible root cause by one owner who researched the problem. Mileage ranges from very early (under 5,000 miles) to 65,000 miles before failures appeared.
Same Honda Accord steering reports on nearby years: 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2020
Failure modes owners describe
Power Steering Unresponsiveness & Delayed Engagement
Power steering fails to respond to initial driver steering input or responds with excessive delay. Once the wheel is turned significantly past the initial input, steering suddenly engages, causing jerky response and overcorrection. Occurs even with lane-keep assist disabled.
When: Highway speeds (60+ mph); reproducible in cold temperatures (~50°F or below)
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel resists input at highway speeds; No response to mild steering corrections until wheel is turned significantly; Sudden jerk when steering finally engages; Constant small steering corrections required to keep car centered; Steering feels stiff above 25-30 mph; Problem more reproducible below 50°F after 30+ minutes at ~70 mph
Repairs/costs cited: Faulty steering gearbox (part 53620-TWA-A28) identified by one owner; dealers unable to reproduce issue in most cases or claim within design specification
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda Service Bulletin 21-052 cited as potentially relevant; EPS unit replacement performed in one case after dealership diagnosis of EPS malfunction
Lane Tracking Drift & Wandering
Vehicle drifts or wanders within lane, pulling left or right unprovoked. Requires constant steering force to maintain lane position. Occurs with lane-keep assist both on and off, indicating not an automation issue.
When: Highway speeds; mileage ~35,000 miles noted in at least one case
Symptoms owners cite: Car wanders between lane markers; Pulls hard to one side, typically left; Vehicle rides on lane markers, bringing driver close to adjacent traffic; Jerks back to opposite side of lane repeatedly; Significant effort required to keep car centered, especially at highway speeds
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple alignment adjustments attempted by dealers with inconsistent results; wheel weights and tires checked
Sudden Steering System Seizure & Loss of Control
Complete or near-complete loss of steering input response, causing driver unable to steer vehicle. In most severe cases coincides with simultaneous failure of multiple safety systems and loss of engine power.
When: Highway speeds during normal driving and lane changes; mileage as low as ~21,000
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel becomes unresponsive to input; Vehicle pulls hard in one direction; Loss of control during normal lane change; Vehicle enters ditch or strikes barrier; Vehicle flips; Accompanied by multiple warning lights (power steering, brake system, ACC, traction control, collision mitigation)
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle totaled; one case resulted in injuries (left shoulder, neck, bruises); independent mechanic scanner showed computer warning but vehicle not repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer aware in some cases but provided no assistance; BCM recall applied to at least one vehicle 5 days before failure
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Malfunction & Failure
Electrical failure of power steering system, causing complete loss of power assist and requiring extreme force to steer. Often accompanied by simultaneous failure of other electronically controlled safety systems.
When: Highway speeds; failures documented at ~70 mph and ~60 mph; mileage 21,000 to 65,000
Symptoms owners cite: Power steering suddenly unavailable; Service Power Steering warning light illuminated; Steering requires extreme effort to maneuver; Complete loss of steering control in some cases; Multiple warning lights simultaneously (brake, TPMS, CMBS, ACC, stability control, hill start assist); Adaptive cruise control disables; Traction control disables
Codes mentioned: EPS malfunction code (specific code not stated in narratives)
Repairs/costs cited: EPS unit replacement recommended and performed in one case; dealers advised this was manufacturer error; difficult/scary to drive with no power steering to exit ramp
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership diagnosed EPS malfunction as manufacturer error; EPS unit replacement covered/recommended
Cascading Electrical & System Failures
Multiple warning lights and system disables occur simultaneously, suggesting a single electrical or control module failure rather than isolated issues. Includes loss of power steering, brakes, engine power, and driver assistance systems.
When: Occurs suddenly during highway driving; mileage 21,000 to 35,000; one case triggered by heavy rain
Symptoms owners cite: Multiple warning lights illuminate at once; Check engine light flashing with power loss; Traction control warning; Brake system warning; TPMS warning; ACC/adaptive cruise control disables; Collision mitigation warning; Vehicle stability assist warning; Hill start assist warning; Engine loses power or stalls; Vehicle enters limp mode; All safety systems listed as 'not working' on display; Power steering and brakes may not function
Codes mentioned: RDM problem, Engine system error
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer unable to find cause in 3 weeks before latest incident; black box warning recorded by independent mechanic scanner; no repairs made in some cases
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Vehicle entered limp mode; 3 recalls cited by owner as describing the issue, but VIN check shows no recalls applicable; manufacturer not responsive according to complaints
Unexpected Hard Braking & Collision Avoidance System Misfires
Brake system applies hard braking without driver input, often multiple times. In early reports, coincides with spurious collision mitigation (CMBS) warnings. Creates hazard to surrounding traffic and loss of vehicle control.
When: Both highway speeds (50-70 mph) and surface streets; within first 4,500 miles in one documented case; repeating over years in other cases
Symptoms owners cite: Brakes engage unexpectedly with no vehicle or obstacle nearby; Fishtailing and swerving caused by sudden brake application; Vehicle shuts down or stalls after hard braking; Accompanied by beeping/alert signals; Collision mitigation system warning triggered without reason; Lane departure warning beeps during attempted lane change; Brake pedal shows no responsiveness to driver input in one case
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer unable to reproduce in some cases; one owner disabled collision mitigation system after dealership could find no fault
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer test drove 13 miles without reproducing problem; no diagnostics showed fault; no corrective action taken
Steering Column Noise
Clicking or grinding sound emanates from steering column during steering wheel movement.
Symptoms owners cite: Clicking noise when moving steering wheel during steering maneuvers
Synthesized from 27 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2019 Honda Accord?
It's a meaningful issue. 27 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 5,700 and 31,000 miles, with the median around 17,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,700; a quarter make it past 31,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Honda/Accord.
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