Lots of groaning noise steering and slow speeds" "It was leaking and needed to be replaced. "Replaced power steering pump for second time" My understanding is it costs over $1,000 to fix" "It is a known problem where the power steering goes out at low speed. Cost $288 for tow and to fix the problem" All the power steering fluid ended up on the driveway and I had to have the vehicle taken to the shop on a flatbed truck. "A hose or pipe failed last winter just after starting the vehicle in the morning. "This seems to be related to a problem from the beginning days of ownership that Honda could not properly diagnose at the time and now has had a ripple effect 15 years later." The dealership found corrosion in a power steering line they replaced the line and a relay, plus a thermostat that kept turning a fan back on." "Whirring and grinding noises developed over a long trip. "Replace P/S Pressure hose - $460 parts and labor." "Ongoing problem that was supposed to be fixed when it was recalled." Symptoms and power steering "whine", especially during cold days" Exchanged with newer parts (DIY) to address the issue. "Common issue with old-style inlet o-ring and pump reservoir. "Slow leak led to replacement of power steering pump not cheap!" "had to replace the power steering reservoir and the power steering pump is making noise but still works for now" "Leak developed in power steering and has not responded to Stop Leak" "In October 2017, my trusted mechanic told me the driver's side bushing was worn and would need to be replaced soon. To be expected, surprised they lasted so long" He told me a ball joint was worn, provided an estimate, and i had him do the work." On the next routine maintenance to my trusted neighborhood mechanic, I asked him to check things out. "I had been getting some 'clunking' from the front end. "Both CV axels, ball joints and tie rods were completely worn out at 140,000 miles" Dealer may be trying to generate business. "Dealer said bottom left was worn but there is no problem with drivability and it has not been replaced. Have seen no difference in longevity or tire wear with this approach" Found a mechanic that will pound in just a new ball joint. Expensive as entire control arm must be replaced. "Front lower ball joints fail after 100-125K miles. "The car frame is bend from a unknown accident before ourchase." "some parts were seized and had to be replaced" Replaced some sort of rods back there and now is OK" "Non-honda shops have told me the rear alignment is at the stops and can't be aligned any further.
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