Honda Accord Crosstour Power Steering Pump Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(58)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(58)

Power Steering Pump Replacement Service

How much does a Power Steering Pump Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Honda Accord Crosstour Power Steering Pump Replacement is $417 with $277 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2011 Honda Accord CrosstourV6-3.5LService typePower Steering Pump ReplacementEstimate$708.88Shop/Dealer Price$850.95 - $1269.06
2010 Honda Accord CrosstourV6-3.5LService typePower Steering Pump ReplacementEstimate$699.87Shop/Dealer Price$840.17 - $1256.96
Show example Honda Accord Crosstour Power Steering Pump Replacement prices

What is the power steering pump and how does it work?

The power steering pump is a belt-driven or electric-driven hydraulic pump that generates the hydraulic pressure needed to provide power steering assist. It develops output pressures of 1,000 PSI or more. The pump output is directed to the steering gear, often a rack and pinion type unit, where the hydraulic pressure pushes on the steering rack, greatly reducing the effort it would otherwise take to turn the steering wheel.

Power Steering

When to consider replacing the power steering pump:

  • Groaning or whining noise when turning. Noise can occur if there is wear on the pump bearings or impeller vanes. A low fluid level or trapped air can also cause noises. If the pump has already been operating while dry, adding fluid may not resolve the noise and replacement of the pump might be necessary.
  • Power steering fluid leaks. Leaks can develop at pump seals, threaded connections, hoses, or on the steering rack and pinion unit. Pump seal leaks will generally require a replacement.
  • Difficult steering. Should you notice it is harder to turn the steering wheel, it might mean the power steering pump output pressure is too low, or there could be blockages in the pump or lines.
  • Damage to the pump pulley. Should the pump pulley become damaged or is loose on the pump shaft, you might detect vibration, drive belt damage, or hard steering. Either the pulley will have to be serviced or the pump assembly replaced.

How do mechanics replace the power steering pump?

  • If driven by a drive belt, the power steering pump is bolted to the engine via a bracket that allows for adjustment of the pump drive belt. Once the engine is cold, and safe to work on, the drive belt is removed.
  • If driven by an electric pump, the pump may be mounted in conjunction with the steering shaft or in conjunction with the steering rack. With either a drive belt or electric pump, removal of any dash, panel, or steering components is performed to access the pump.
  • The threaded connectors to the pump inlet and outlet are loosened and removed.
  • Any mounting bolts and brackets are removed so the pump can be removed.
  • If the old pump has failed catastrophically, or there is reason to suspect contaminants in the power steering hoses, the system is flushed.
  • The new pump is bolted on, the pressure and return hoses attached and the system is bled of all air. If pump is belt-driven, it is tightened to the manufacturer’s specification.
  • Finally, the engine is run and the car is road tested to confirm normal steering effort. If a new drive belt was installed, belt tension is measured again, and adjusted as needed, after the belt has run for a few minutes.

Is it safe to drive with a power steering pump problem?

No. If the power steering pump is operated without an adequate amount of fluid, and the pump reservoir will not hold fluid due to a large leak. The pump could seize, which would snap the serpentine belt and likely leave you stranded. If the pump turns and there is adequate fluid, but there is no power assist, it will require much greater effort to turn the steering wheel, and that presents inherent safety risks. Generally, the wisest course is to seek immediate repairs if you suspect a problem with any component in your car’s power steering system.

When replacing the power steering pump keep in mind:

  • Any belts driving the pump should be inspected and replaced as needed. The pump will only produce the required hydraulic pressure if it is driven by the belt at an adequate speed.
  • Power steering leaks from aged rubber hoses, particularly where the rubber is crimped to the steel tube, are not unusual and should be carefully inspected. The system operates under high pressure. The fluid is flammable, and if leaking fluid happens to contact a hot engine part, a fire might result. You always want to be sure the hoses and connections are sound.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Honda mechanics

Real customer reviews from Honda owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(58)

Rating Summary
55
3
0
0
0
55
3
0
0
0

Joseph

21 years of experience
718 reviews
Joseph
21 years of experience
Honda Accord Crosstour V6-3.5L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Bountiful, Utah
Nice guy, great work! I won’t hesitate to have Joseph fix my car for all future needs! My brakes are in great shape now and Joseph was very great at sending me a quote for future work I need done with absolutely no sales pressure or feeling of having someone oversell. Answered all my questions clearly, explained what he was doing, and basically was exactly what I want in a mechanic.

Andrew

12 years of experience
396 reviews
Andrew
12 years of experience
Honda Accord Crosstour V6-3.5L - Spark Plug Replacement - Severn, Maryland
Andrew did an excellent job and my car's running well again. He was willing to answer my tech questions. I recommend him strongly.

Eduardo

20 years of experience
570 reviews
Eduardo
20 years of experience
Honda Accord Crosstour V6-3.5L - Spark Plugs - Houston, Texas
Eduardo was very professional and pleasant. He was also very efficient and got the job done in less time than expected.

Dellano

19 years of experience
554 reviews
Dellano
19 years of experience
Honda Accord Crosstour V6-3.5L - Oil Change - Washington, District of Columbia
Second time using Dellano. Same good/quick service.

Excellent Rating

(58)

Rating Summary
55
3
0
0
0
55
3
0
0
0
Number of Honda Accord Crosstour services completed
638+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Honda MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer's Guide to the 2012 Mini Countryman
If If you’ve always wanted a Mini Cooper, but couldn’t reason giving up so many practical features, you’re not alone. That’s why, in 2012, BMW added the Countryman to its lineup. As a subcompact crossover SUV, this vehicle should make...
Is it Safe to Drive With an Ear Infection?
An An ear infection is a viral or bacterial infection that affects the middle ear. Ear infections cause inflammation and buildup of fluids in the middle ear, which make them painful. Ear infections usually go away with treatment from a...
How to Use a Fuel Injection Cleaning Kit
Dirty Dirty fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-fuel-injectors-to-get-clogged-or-dirty) are a common problem for many vehicles in this day in age. With the exception of direct injected and carbureted vehicles, the vast majority of cars on the road today use electronic fuel injection systems...

Truck shakes and traction light coming on.

Replacing the water pump in your vehicle is quite a labor intensive job. Part of the job requires removal of the timing chain that runs the engine. If the chain is not reinstalled properly it will cause the engine to...

2011 Jeep Patriot running rough

There are a lot of things that can do that. It's a Jeep. The first thing I would advise you to do is to have a mechanic like myself, or the guys from YourMechanic.com, come and analyze it, put on...

Automatic Shut down relay going bad? Car starts and then stalls at irregular times. 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Hello - yes, the Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/-relay-keeps-getting-hot-and-turning-truck-off-by-luis-ris) the likely failed component here. The behavior you describe is precisely the failure pattern for this component - car runs for a while, relay contacts (which are burned at this point)...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com