Parts for your 2016 Honda Accord-Steering bushes

2016 Honda Accord steering bushes — what they do and when to replace them

Technical sources confirm the 2016 Honda Accord is fitted with steering bushes. Honda’s 2013–2017 Accord Service Manual (Steering — Electric Power Steering) details the rack-and-pinion EPS unit mounted to the front subframe with isolating cushions, and Honda’s official parts catalogues for the same model list the steering gear mounting “cushions/bushes” and stoppers. That means “steering bushes” are absolutely relevant on a 2016 Accord.

On this model, the steering bushes are rubber cushions that secure the electric power steering rack to the subframe while isolating vibration and road harshness. They help keep the rack accurately located under load so the wheel stays steady on centre and the car tracks true. Over time, heat, age and Aussie/Kiwi road conditions can harden or crack the rubber, leading to play, clunks and a slightly vague steering feel.

For servicing, they’re not a frequent consumable, but they are worth inspecting whenever the front end is up for brakes, tyres, or a suspension check. Many 2016 Accord variants have bushes that are integrated with brackets and may not be sold separately by Honda, so replacement can involve removing the rack or lowering the front subframe. That’s a job best handled by a workshop with an alignment rack, because toe will need resetting after any movement of the steering gear.

• Common signs the bushes need attention:
  • Clunk or thud felt through the floor or column on sharp bumps
  • Steering that feels loose on centre or wanders at highway speeds
  • Visible cracking or perishing of the rack mounts during inspection
• Good practice during replacement:
  • Support or slightly lower the subframe per the service manual to avoid stressing EPS wiring
  • Use OEM-spec bushes or quality equivalents and torque all hardware to spec
  • Perform a wheel alignment and, if applicable, run the EPS neutral position/steering angle learn procedure

Owners who keep their Accord long term should ask for a quick look at the steering rack mounts every 40,000–60,000 km or when any front-end noise appears. Catching tired bushes early preserves rack geometry, protects the EPS, and keeps the steering feel crisp without adding NVH.

Popular questions about 2016 Honda Accord steering bushes

Do all 2016 Accords have steering bushes?
Yes. The 2016 Accord uses an electric power steering rack mounted to the subframe with rubber cushions (bushes). Some versions have the bushes integrated with brackets and not sold separately, but the isolation function is still provided by bushes.

What symptoms point to worn steering bushes on this model?
Drivers might notice a dull clunk over potholes, slight wandering at 80–110 km/h, or a vague on-centre feel. A quick inspection can reveal cracked rubber or rack movement when the wheel is rocked left–right with the car on stands.

How often should they be replaced, and what’s the typical cost?
There isn’t a fixed interval. Replace on condition. In Australia or New Zealand, expect labour to dominate the cost because the rack or subframe may need shifting, an alignment is required afterward. Pricing varies by workshop and whether separate bushes are available or the rack needs more extensive work.