Have a 2007 Accord which has had numerous power steering issues, where it effectively feels like I have none. I've been taking it to an independent garage around the corner from where I work (I use them because having to leave it somewhere else then creates a problem getting to work). They've replaced it three times (under warranty) but it's acting up again intermittently. Am visiting family in another state for the holidays and dropped it off at a chain repair shop to have them look at it, and the first thing the manager tells me is that based on his experience, you should not use aftermarket power steering pumps in Hondas, as you'll get the same problems I'm experiencing (he later confirmed that it's not a genuine Honda replacement part).

My question is, does this sound right, that you cannot use aftermarket parts for this particular repair? Thanks in advance.

 

welcome to the forum. sounds right, is right with most Honda parts. you can use any after market part on a Honda, but keep in mind you will have to replace it again in a short time. only things that aftermarket is good for is tires, brake rotor and pads, brake drum, and linings, wiper blades, filters, some body parts, radio,

 

Hmm ... OK. Thanks for the info.

 

I would recommend a power steering fluid filter
If you replace the power steering pump then a filter would help keep the dirt from fouling it up again