Sticky/Jerky Steering issue

[lunchbox]

I noticed all the symptoms for a bit and got worried.

Worth trying... try utilizing the whole steering radius (fast and full lock left/right) during your drives. I had a couple days where I had to do the most K / U-turns in my life and steering feels smooth and responsive like when I bought it. It may be a coincidence, but it's been good for a couple weeks now.

Makes sense actually. I think I saw something in the NTSB report suggesting there wasn't enough grease put into the steering box. I wonder if doing this helps circulate whatever grease is in there. Will definitely give it a try.

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[SeanIsElsewhere]

Got the part on and dropped the car off for the replacement. Should be getting it back tomorrow afternoon

 

[TrackRider54]

Got the part on and dropped the car off for the replacement. Should be getting it back tomorrow afternoon

You’ll love it when you get it back.

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

You’ll love it when you get it back.

I can’t even really imagine I’ve been so long without it being normal! Really excited

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

Got the car back this morning and the steering feels great. Feel more confident at speed now, particularly in the twisties.
Unfortunately, my steering wheel has a 4-5 degree turn to the left that’ll have to be addressed at my maintenance appt later in April. Funny enough, I drove with a 3 or so degree turn to the right from the factory up until my recent alignment post-rubber change where it was corrected and brought back to center.

 

[JustBrowsing]

Add one more 2023 A-Spec 6MT to the problem.

Steering sticking started with highway driving only, but it has gotten more frequent and happens all the time now after the car warms up. It is just as others and the NTHSA describe.

We took it to the dealer who said they knew all about the issue. Two days later, they said Acura wouldn't authorize steering rack replacement, and they had no way to repair it until a TSB was issued. So, I get a car back with a known issue and no timeline for repair. This was our first Acura, and probably the last.

 

[Vancity Warrior]

Add one more 2023 A-Spec 6MT to the problem.

Steering sticking started with highway driving only, but it has gotten more frequent and happens all the time now after the car warms up. It is just as others and the NTHSA describe.

We took it to the dealer who said they knew all about the issue. Two days later, they said Acura wouldn't authorize steering rack replacement, and they had no way to repair it until a TSB was issued. So, I get a car back with a known issue and no timeline for repair. This was our first Acura, and probably the last.

Sorry to hear it:/ Are you in US or Canada? That was the exact response I got in western Canada, but the neighbouring Honda dealer replaces the racks.

ways to help deal i found;
- turn off road departure mitigation so i dont also fight that
- steering in sport mode on hwy, to reduce chance of overcorrecting
- use lane keep assist to make the car do the work.
- starting the day, do full left and full right parking maneuvers to re-lubricate entire range of steering angle.

 

[JustBrowsing]

Sorry to hear it:/ Are you in US or Canada? That was the exact response I got in western Canada, but the neighbouring Honda dealer replaces the racks.

ways to help deal i found;
- turn off road departure mitigation so i dont also fight that
- steering in sport mode on hwy, to reduce chance of overcorrecting
- use lane keep assist to make the car do the work.
- starting the day, do full left and full right parking maneuvers to re-lubricate entire range of steering angle.

I'm in the Southeastern US. I'm very sorry to hear Acura is internationally messing up this one.

I've done the workarounds you mention, thank you. The issue continues to worsen.

 

[TrackRider54]

I'm in the Southeastern US. I'm very sorry to hear Acura is internationally messing up this one.

I've done the workarounds you mention, thank you. The issue continues to worsen.

None of those workarounds worked for me. But thankfully I have a good dealer who replaced the rack. The car is excellent now.

 

[lunchbox]

The full left/right turns every once in awhile actually have improved things massively for me. I don't notice the sticking anymore. If you have this issue, definitely give it a try first.

Bummer to hear it doesn't work for everyone, but glad Acura is getting racks replaced accordingly.

 

[DaNuKidd]

add my 2023 Aspec Tech 6M with 10,500 miles. The dealership claimed to reflash the EPS and gave me back the car. I took it to run errands this morning and noticed how bad it was sticking. They claimed they could not reproduce the issue. I returned my car to the service department with the printout of the the NHTSA investigation. Got a brand new RDX Aspec Advanced as a loaner.

 

[TrackRider54]

Have them call Gary Force Acura in Brentwood, TN and talk to the service manager there. He'll set them straight.

 

[JSome]

My 2023 Integra CVT A-Spec Tech w/9,000 miles also has the steering issues and the steering rack (53620-3S5A34) is on back order until Sept 6, 2024. My Integra has been at the dealership since Feb!!!!!

I have opened a case with Acura Relations, but to no avail. They don’t answer their phones and have no further info or solutions.

What other options do we have as a customer? Shouldn’t this issue fall under a Lemon Law Presumption case?

 

[DaNuKidd]

Update on my Integra the steering rack has been ordered and is on national backorder as well for the 6speed. No ETA for the part. Unfortunately I cannot remain in the loaner until then. I’ll leave my car parked for most of the time being until the steering rack is replaced.

 

[Patawn]

Got the car back this morning and the steering feels great. Feel more confident at speed now, particularly in the twisties.
Unfortunately, my steering wheel has a 4-5 degree turn to the left that’ll have to be addressed at my maintenance appt later in April. Funny enough, I drove with a 3 or so degree turn to the right from the factory up until my recent alignment post-rubber change where it was corrected and brought back to center.

I got mine back a few days ago and the steering centers back really well. The only thing i'm noticing is that it is really hard to turn, even in Comfort mode. Almost like its just stuck in "Sport" steering mode.

Did you experience any of this? If so, did it get better over time as you were driving to wear it out so to say? I don't want to drop it back at the dealership if I can avoid it.

I just feel like I'm missing out on the luxury features the drive modes offered with steering if they all just feel the same.

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