Power steering failed while at a red light on 5/21/2017. It fixed itself after 3 car restarts (over the course of ~5 hours). The car was taken to the dealer on 5/22/2017 for software update to the electronic power steering control unit. The car drove fine until 5/27/2017 when it again lost power steering, this time while navigating a turn at 50mph on the freeway. Luckily, I was able to regain control of the car without hitting any other cars. Clearly, there is a problem with the electronic power steering and their software update does not solve the problem.

- Greenbelt, MD, USA

Failure of power steering wheel while driving in the highway..went to the dealership about the problem they said software update was needed.. few months later loss of power steering and steering light comes back on while driving on the local road.. if you turn off the engine and restart light will disappear and power steering works again

- Johns Creek, GA, USA

Power steering failed while driving! this is the 2nd time this has happened within 6 mos. First time I was able to restart the steering by turning off the ignition and restarting. This time 4/20/17 can't get the epr to return!!! the car was in motion both times on local streets.

- Va. Bch., VA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and hard to turn left and right. The contact mentioned that the failure was progressing. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. In addition, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in a service campaign to update the eps software and address the eps torque sensor but the contact was uncertain if the manufacturer solution would provide a remedy to prevent the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

- New York City, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel locked up. The contact coasted to a fuel station and the vehicle was turned off. The electronic power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was started and the steering ability became very difficult. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering system needed to be replaced; however, it was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Columbia, MD, USA

Steering gets pulled to one side. Thought might be the alignment but that did not fix anything

- Gainesville, FL, USA

While driving about 40mph in a straight line I suddenly lost power steering. I had the eps light show on my dash. I pulled over and restarted the car 2 or 3 times before the power steering came back to normal. The steering was incredibly hard to turn. A few hours later I brought the car to a Honda dealer and they were able to confirm that an error code was logged during incident: Dtc 71-01 motor angle sensor (sin/cos signals) unfortunately, they were not able to determine the cause of the above eps failure. They concluded that the issue is "intermittent" and that I should continue to drive the car and see if it happens again. I am afraid to drive this car now after this experience.

- Newton, MA, USA

When I stopped for paying toll, car displayed engine light and steering safely light with jerking sound, not acceleration and steering G locked for few seconds and then released. I pulled the vehicle to parking lot and stopped...I started the vehicle after 3 minutes... there is a rattling noise in the engine and (fcw) warning came... says fcw system failed. I left the car at parking lot and towing back to dealer tomorrow... not safe to drive as the accelation is very erratic and consistent...traveling with my kids and scared of losing control of the car... it is on interstate 294 close O'hare airport.. christmas day and all repair shops closed

- Lakeville, MN, USA

The contact owned a 2013 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right without the contact turning the steering wheel. The vehicle crashed into the wall on the side of the road. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the leg, arm, and hand. The passenger received injuries to their collar bone and knee. Medical attention was required. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received a notice from the manufacturer indicating that the vehicle needed to be examined for a possible power steering failure due to an extensive amount of complaints that started an investigation regarding the same failure the approximate failure mileage was 14,000. Updated 01/31/17

- De Soto, MO, USA

When driving all of a sudden power steering fails all the lights on the dashboard flash on and off and all the electrical's shut off including heat/ac. Everything goes back to normal after a few seconds. This happens randomly and at various speeds.

- Old Bridge, NJ, USA

Traveling on freeway and a power steering indicator light turned on (see image). The steering became extremely difficult and the car was slightly swaying (similar to driving in a high wind area, except there was no wind). Once exiting the freeway and decreasing the speed the steering became increasingly difficult. The car experienced a complete power steering failure. Once safely at a gas station the car was shut off and turned on again. At this point, the power steering returned to normal. Car was driven to a Honda dealership for inspection and servicing.

- Westlake Village, CA, USA

While driving at about 30 miles an hr. Attempting to change lanes just before a traffic light suddenly steering the car became difficult and I noticed a warning light on. I was able to pull over stop the car then restart it without a steering problem. Mentioning it to my son, he recalled having the same trouble with my car 3 weeks ago.

- Hayesville, NC, USA

My vehicle, a 2013 Honda Accord ex-L V6, has been having issues where a power steering light would come on in my warning lights, and then I would lose the assistance of electronic power steering. My commute is a short one in the suburbs of Chicago. However, if I were actually in downtown Chicago, or on a highway, the eps failure could be fatal. The first time it happened, I was driving across irving park road, and I pulled over and restarted the car. When I checked the power steering fluid reservoir the next day, it was low and took half a bottle of power steering fluid to fill. The problem recently resurfaced tonight when I was driving home from class. Even after restarting the vehicle several times, the power steering never came back.

- Bellwood, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While parking the vehicle, the power steering suddenly failed and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. After the vehicle was restarted, the power steering later returned to normal. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

While driving on busy atlanta interstate at 55 mph the car became hard to steer all of the sudden and the eps light came-on on the dash board. Therefore, I had to muscle the car over into the shoulder and shut-off the car and restart it then the light went off and I was able to steer it properly. This has occurred twice so far.

- Smyrna, GA, USA

Two weeks ago, my steering wheel pulled left quickly and then back. I thought I hit a rock. In the past two weeks same issue. Yesterday, pulled out of the garage and the steering wheel indicator light came on. Read the book. Restarted the engine. It went away. Today, after driving about 5 minutes indicator light came on again. Steering wheel froze. Restarted and ok. Driving on major highway, indicator light came on and all steering was frozen. I am traveling, therefore had to find the closest Honda dealer. I am now stranded for two days awaiting repair. I'm 8 hours from home, and now suspicious and worried whether I will return home safely. After reading some entries, I too had slow movements since I have owned this vehicle -- thought is was the new cvs engine.

- Chambersburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 10 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact indicated that the failure previously occurred after the battery was recharged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical short in the dome light. The dome light was removed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

This week, with the car at 33,000 miles on it, my Accord' eps light has been going on and off when starting the car. If it's lighted up and you try to drive, you how no power steering. I have to turn off the car and restart. Sometimes it take upmtomfive try's.

- Rockville, MD, USA

Electric power steering my electric power steering light and vehicle stability light came on and the steering felt very loose. I turned the car off and back on and lights went away. Went to the store and the two lights came on again. I immediately turned it back off and the lights went away again. I have read many people have lost control when the light came on and it makes me really nervous to drive the car now.

- Elgin, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the electronic power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- Camden, ME, USA