Electric power steering fault
Attaches to ACCORD-8 at chassis level · Suspension · carried by 6 variants across 2 chassis
Overview
Electric power steering fault is a occasional fault recorded against ACCORD-8 at chassis level, typically from 120–220k km. It shows up as a steering warning light, heavier or inconsistent assistance, and in some cases an intermittent fault that clears on a restart. Where it's documented, the repair runs €400–€900 (motor or control unit at a specialist, costs dated 2026-07), and it can be checked before you buy. 6 variants across 2 chassis in this database inherit it.
What happens
Symptom. A steering warning light, heavier or inconsistent assistance, and in some cases an intermittent fault that clears on a restart.
Cause. The electric assistance motor and its control unit can fail. Causes vary between the motor, the torque sensor and the wiring, so a scan is worth more than a guess.
How to check it
Cold start
Watch for a steering warning at start-up, turn lock to lock while stationary feeling for uneven assistance, and scan for steering fault codes.
You get one. If the engine is warm when you arrive, come back another day.
Every variant that carries this
| Variant | Chassis | Body | Years | Risk | Good buy | Cost as % of good buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 i-VTEC R20A | CU | sedan | 2008–2015 | R1 | €2,750 | 24% |
| 2.0 i-VTEC R20A | CW | wagon | 2008–2015 | R1 | €2,900 | 22% |
| 2.4 i-VTEC K24Z | CU | sedan | 2008–2015 | R1 | €3,200 | 20% |
| 2.4 i-VTEC K24Z | CW | wagon | 2008–2015 | R1 | €3,350 | 19% |
| 2.2 i-DTEC N22B | CU | sedan | 2008–2015 | R4 | €2,600 | 25% |
| 2.2 i-DTEC N22B | CW | wagon | 2008–2015 | R4 | €2,700 | 24% |
The last column is the point. The same repair is an inconvenience on one variant and a reason to scrap the car on another. A failure costing a quarter of the vehicle's value changes the purchase decision regardless of how rare it is.