Hi everyone
I joined the forum to reply to this thread as I have had the exact same problems with my 2006 Honda Jazz. The steering is sticky, needs constant correction, etc. I bought it two weeks ago from an independent dealer and the steering has been re-alligned twice since then. The problem remained, so I had my local garage check it out. They have found stiffness in the steering rack and have recommended it be replaced. The part alone is going to cost £1050 plus labour costs. My local garage are communicating with the dealer to see if the three month warranty covers the cost of this repair.
I'm gutted. This is the newest car I've ever owned. Until recently, I was driving a 1997 Astra, which looked old and battered but never gave me any problems. It took me nearly a year to save up for the Jazz. I wanted a nice new car, but I find myself wishing I'd kept the old banger!
I can't afford to pay anywhere near £1000, so if this is a problem that's going to repeat itself once the warranty expires, then I'll have no choice but to sell the car. I really want to love my Jazz, but right now I'm just wishing I had gone for a Polo or another Astra.
I'd like some opinions, please. Do you think that replacing the steering assembly will solve the problem? Or is this a common fault that I should expect to reappear?
Many thanks in advance.
Coco.
Coco xx