Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel was tight and the serpentine belt fractured. In addition, the bolts fractured associated with the suspension pulleys more than twice causing a failure. The vehicle was towed more than once and taken to an independent mechanic a third time, who replaced the serpentine belt, the bolts and the pulleys. The independent mechanic checked with the manufacturer on the oem parts that had been ordered and they stated that the bolts were newly designed but provided no resolution on why the bolts prematurely fractured three times. The independent mechanic repaired the vehicle. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v039000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
2005 Honda Odyssey steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel shook violently and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred daily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.
Power steering stops working at slow speeds. Usually when turning to park in a parking space or turning into a driveway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Car is sometimes almost impossible to steer. Has been reported to dealer numerous times. Finally had the steering pump replaced for $271.77, this after they had replaced it previously under warranty. So have had three steering pumps in this car and sometimes cannot move the wheel enough to get out of parking spot or garage. Local dealer refuses to address the problem.
When maneuvering in low mileage areas, I.e. Driveways, parking lots, my power steering pump does not assist well, if at all. The vehicle makes a noise similar to an rc car with a dying battery and the steering wheel is almost impossible for me to move. In order to get out of a parking space, it can take me up to 10 or so moves because I cannot get the wheel to turn properly.
At the time of purchase I was forced to obtain an extended warranty, etching and many other things. One year later I began to have problems with the sliding doors. I informed honda because doors are covered under the extended warranty and the dealer refused to do any repairs. Summer of 2014 there's a recall on the fuel pump and the dealership claims that because the doors are stuck closed they cannot repair the recall. However the service advisor opened the sliding doors and still then they refuse to complete the recall. I contacted honda's manufacturer and per the case manager at corporate office," honda cannot help me the recall." I recently learned that on september of 2011 there was an extended warranty on the steering. I informed the case manager that I never received such notice. Her response was "perhaps the notice was mailed to the previous owner, because we go by the address noted at the dmv office."; september of 2011 the vehicle was registered under my name and address, the case manager did not have a response for me. Fuel pump recall has not been repaired.
Power steering very difficult to turn in cold weather. Caused car to collide into another car because the steering did not work properly.
I was not aware that honda had a recall on the power steering pump. I have had this problem for over a year. My local dealer (autoparks honda, cary, nc) is telling me that the recall is over and the extended recall is over so they cannot fix it at no cost to me. I don't understand why honda will not replace the power steering pump when there was a recall on this part. It is still very hard to turn the steering wheel. I really like my odyssey and I would like to see honda stand behind their recalls.
Steering shaking badly before a car is coming to stop (while slow down the car).
The rear motor mount went bad causing a terrible vibration in the steering wheel due to the engine banging around. After some research I found out the rear motor mount was only added to this vehicle after honda decided to come out with the eco feature. The vcm engine cuts out cylinders when they are not needed causing the engine to vibrate so a rear motor mount was added to decrease the vibration. The motor mount is around $500 plus the cost of labor to repair. I don't have the $700 needed to repair my van so I will be double fisting the steering wheel until the remaining mounts fail causing my engine to fall out. Hopefully no one will be injured during this incident because it's not a safety issue according to american honda.
Over a period of a few years the steering pump has been replaced three times and one more time for the prior owner. 4 steering pumps and once again the pump is failing. The car has less then 100000 miles on it and yet honda is failing to fix the steering pump that they said they were extending a 100000 mile warranty on. The pumps are all lemons and just continue to fail one after another. Its ridiculous that 4 pumps have failed on the same car over a few years. Obviously there is something more to this then a steering pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a turn, there was a loss of power steering as the warning light illuminated. In combination to the steering failure a delayed response occurred when the brake and accelerator pedals were depressed. The failure recurred intermittently but only when the vehicle was being driven in severe rainy weather. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and making a turn, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became extremely hard to turn. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off for a brief moment. Upon restarting the vehicle it functioned normally. The failure recurred three times. The failure was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Steering wheel was not put together correctly can cause an accicent.
Power steering does not work well at low speeds (I.e. Parking and turning corners). Vehicle is hard to turn and could result in crash. Also, rear motor has failed, which could result in undesirable shifting of transmission.
Steering wheel is shaking really bad and pulling to the right.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving the steering failed. The steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact inspected vehicle and stated that the tensioner belt bolt failed. The contact stated that the tensioner belt bolt was previously replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 224,000.
One owner of a 2005 honda odyssey. Vehicle used to drive back and forth to work, general errands, occasional drive out of town. Within the past couple of months, my wife noticed severe shaking of steering wheel when accelerating at 65 MPH. Vehicle taken to shop, had vehicle inspected: usual tire rotation, alignment, balancing performed; however problem persisted, and replaced two new tires. Took vehicle back to same shop, alignment and balancing re-done; however, problem persisted. Took vehicle to different shop--purchased 4 new tires, and had alignment and balancing performed once again; however, problem persisted. Had tires replaced and alignment and balancing performed yet again; however, problem persists. Advised by shop manager that he is 95% sure based on driving test that motor mounts are in need of replacement. It is my opinion that the motor mounts are prematurely failing, and thus deemed to be faulty, and that they should be replaced by honda a their expense. Too many other honda odyssey owners with same issue, and expensive repairs.
Big o euro tire tire tracking with longitudinal road contour changes causing the front of the vehicle to shift right or left. Big o rep said it was an alignment issue. After alignment the tracking was only more pronounced. While passing a vehicle the tracking almost pulled my car into vehicle I was passing.
Vehicle has been exhibiting a very harsh shaking/vibration while in eco mode. This is distracting as well as uncomfortable. Recently the vibration has gotten so bad, we can not see out of any of the mirrors as the shaking vibrates them to the point of complete uselessness. The worst part is that we just paid $2000 at a dealership to replace the rear motor mount and flush transmission again. We have had this van since 60k and serviced transmission four times now, replacing motor mount twice. This time, with no apparent effect.
Recently noticed like the brakes are not released fully after the application resulting in a "flat tire feeling with noise" took the minivan for scheduled recall service. Per service person, they replaced the caps of brake master cylinder. Driving back home @ 70 miles, felt like the steering loosing control, stopped at the near by chevrolet service center: they didn't felt any major issues with the steering but felt like the service wasn't done as they said. All the dust was evenly there all over the master cylinder: all over the bonnet. I feel no change with the friction noise from the brakes: " a little worse?" how do I ensure that a genuine service was done? Now I feel insecure to drive on this, like driving on black ices. The electronic system was rest last time, but not it is back to not working good: resulting with trouble with the A/C knob not working smoothly.
I have a 2005 honda odyssey and have numerous time been close to an accident due to loosing steering. This has been an ongoing problem that started around 50k miles and continues. Honda has refused to repair it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the power steering was inoperable while traveling at low speeds. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current mileage was 120,000. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. .. Updated 09/19/11 *bf the consumer stated honda refused to repair the vehicle. Updated 11/28/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH the steering wheel became increasingly hard to turn. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000, and the current mileage was 110,000.
I have owned my 2005 honda odyssey touring since it was new. I replaced the power steering pump at 34k miles. I have put 3 sets of tires on my minivan even though I rotate every other oil change. All done by the dealer. My van will loose steering at times when it is cold and makes a loud noise under the hood. In addition, the steering will shake when driving as well as when braking. I just replaced the tires which included a front-end alignment and tire balance. The shimmy, vibration and shaking back/forth is still there. The brakes and rotors have been cleared by dealer and they cannot figure out what is wrong. This has been an on going problem with my odyssey. The water pump started at 15k miles and each time I took it back they did not know the issue and changed the water pump at 34k miles. The tire shaking, vibrating and shimmy has been happening since 55k miles and the van now has 105k. I am tired of the problem. It has gotten so bad that I don't wan to slam on my brakes because the steering wheel starts to fail. This is a honda and is suppose to last. Honda needs to stand behind this problem. As I search the web there are many honda owners with the same issue but honda will not do a recall. Honda needs to understand that this is a safety issue. Steering. People can die from this. In addition, honda needs to understand that many with these problems will be purchasing another van in the near future and won't buy a honda due the lack of attention to these matters.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. There were no recalls. The failure mileage was 213,000. Updated 8/29/11 *cn the consumer stated making a three-point turn was very difficult when trying to beat oncoming traffic. Updated 09/2/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the power steering tank exhibited a design flaw and was causing the power steering fluid to swirl around in the tank and exhibit an excessive noise from the engine. The contact took the vehicle into the dealer and was told that the failure was caused by a design flaw and was not covered under warranty. Although the vehicle had been recalled in other countries for the failure, the manufacturer advised that the vehicle would not be recalled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that when driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal humming noise intermittently when depressing the brakes. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the abnormal noise was coming from the power steering pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 03/16/ 11 *bf updated 1/4/11
I owned my 2005 honda odyssey for 2.5 years when the power steering pump failed on my minivan. I paid to have it replaced. 29k miles later it failed again. Honda has since redesigned the part. When this part fails the power steering is dramatically reduced making it virtually impossible to turn the wheel at slower speeds.
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