I was over at the local hub today trying to grab a steering rack for a job and noticed the cardone 10-packs are already completely wiped out. I’ve always used their reman pumps and racks because they actually include the seals and hardware that the cheap house brands skip out on.
Owner reviews for steering rack
Proper depowered rack in my NB, I love it. You don't really notice it when you're moving.
I bought a used manual steering rack instead, and absolutely love it! Moderate low speed effort with precise high-speed inputs and feedback. I think a manual rack from the factory is the way to go, if you can swing it.
That's your steering rack. Do not ignore it, ignoring it will only lead to a much more expensive repair and tow bill.
New (used) steering rack from 2004 GT and new steering shaft. Much better feel.
When my power steering went out i chose a remanufactured steering rack for my 2015 fusion se 2.0 it was 1100 and the labor and tax brought it up to 1800ish. This is in New Jersey.
I bought a Dorman from Rockauto, price was like 25% of a new OEM.
Hopefully lasts me 2 years or more. Now Im saving for an OEM.
City and highway truck, no off-roader.
I have a ‘23 Accord Sport L and I hate it. I mean it’s nice and all, but everything is just so bleh. No soul, it is an appliance. With that said I’ve done 55k miles in about a year and half with no issues. Steering rack or bushings just started making some noise I gotta bring it in. I hear steering racks are an issue on them.
Mostly a steering rack issue.
The sticky steering became such a problem (despite the worm gear recall and greasing), that they now have to replace the rack/pinion.
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Owner reviews for steering rack
As of March 2026, PartReview has 168 reviews across 22 manufacturers for steering rack. 9 of them have enough reviews to participate in the ranking of this part.
Popular manufacturers of steering rack
The most popular manufacturers of steering rack on PartReview include:
- OEM Honda - 42 reviews. PR Score: 20, average rating: 1.7.
- OEM BMW - 20 reviews. PR Score: 85, average rating: 4.4.
- OEM Volkswagen - 19 reviews. PR Score: 70, average rating: 3.7.
- ZF - 15 reviews. PR Score: 78, average rating: 3.8.
- OEM Subaru - 11 reviews. PR Score: 67, average rating: 3.6.
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Top manufacturers of steering rack
There are enough reviews to build a ranking. Top manufacturers of steering rack:
- OEM BMW - 85% positive votes. Balance: +42 votes
- ZF - 78% positive votes. Balance: +27 votes
- OEM Volkswagen - 70% positive votes. Balance: +24 votes
- OEM Subaru - 67% positive votes. Balance: +12 votes
- OEM Mazda - 40% positive votes. Balance: -6 votes
Comparisons of steering rack manufacturers
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