2017 Honda Accord steering problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Honda Accord — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly locked up without warning. The vehicle towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a defective power steering rack and pinion, and the contact was provided an estimate for the…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“There wasn’t an accident. My ABS module has went out. Which has the traction control light, break light, power steering light, tire light, and ABS light all on, on my dash. After a lot of research it is a known issue in models from 2008-2017 so I feel like there should be a recall on this before…”
filed Jan 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 37 | 49% |
| 2024 Accord | 44 | 33% |
| 2023 Accord | 14 | 17% |
| 2022 Accord | 13 | 6% |
| 2021 Accord | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 Accord | 20 | 6% |
| 2019 Accord | 27 | 4% |
| 2018 Accord | 59 | 3% |
| 2016 Accord | 30 | 5% |
| 2015 Accord | 78 | 13% |
| 2014 Accord | 140 | 14% |
| 2013 Accord | 497 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.