2005 Honda Odyssey: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · 190,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering and braking functionality before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The contact did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had become difficult to turn with the occasional recurring loss of power steering functionality. The contact related the steering failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V039000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Engine · 230,000 miles · TX

Crank shaft pulley separated from hub and caused sudden & total loss of power steering while in motion.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Steering · 50,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Steering · 126,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Steering · 22,200 miles · IL

After approximately a one hour drive on the interstate, the steering got very heavy in the outlet store parking lot. My wife narrowly missed a row of cars at low speed (<5mph) as she pulled in, since she could not turn the wheel as the steering got extremely heavy. Afterward, I tried some low speed manuevers and noticed extremely heavy steering. After it cooled off in a few hours, the steering seemed to be more normal. Note this steering pump was changed about 1.5yrs ago since it was making alot of noise and vibrating.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Steering · 51,000 miles · FL

2005 honda odyssey - power steering failed. It got very difficult to turn the wheel. It started back in nov.2009 and gradually got worse by january 2010. We took it into the honda dealership and they repaired it for $700-parts replaced. It got so difficult to turn the wheel I pulled a muscle in my chest.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Steering · 65,000 miles · AL

Power steering failure when cold outside. Has been occuring for several weeks when outside temerature is below approximately 40f degrees.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NC

Power steering failed in honda odyssey 2005. Heard intermittent grinding noises when steering, but noise goes away in warmer temperatures. Had problems steering and took it to the honda dealership. Cost me $650 to replace power steering pump and reservoir. The car only has 60,000 miles on it. I have never replaced a power steering pump in any car I have ever owned and I have one now that has 175,000 miles on it. This is very dangerous especially if it went out while driving. Fortunately mine didn't but I could of had a serious wreck.

Filed Nov 24, 2009 · Steering · 58,000 miles · NC

Noise in power steering pump; now fails to turn at low speeds; being told to replace power steering pump by dealer. Numerous articles on internet from like owners with same problem. This seem to be a defect for recall. It is also a safety issue as you have no power steering at low speeds like in parking lots where many accidents occur.

Filed Sep 14, 2009 · Steering · 75,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, he noticed that the battery light illuminated and then he lost steering power. It was extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel to the left or right. A local mechanic stated that the bolt holding the belt tensioner on the alternator bracket was improperly installed which caused the power steering to fail. The vehicle is currently being repaired at a cost of $700.00. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer regarding the steering failure and was advised to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2009 · Steering · 40,000 miles · CA

Sudden loss of power steering: when engine is at idle speed (as when pulling into a parking place), there is a sudden loss of power steering when trying to turn the wheel quickly (as in trying to avoid an incident). This can have minor to serious consequences depending on what you may be trying to avoid. This seems to be a common problem based on internet postings.

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Steering · 87,125 miles · SC

According to honda service bulletin 07-005 june 17, 2008 titled power steering pump whines, buzzes, or hums (supersedes 07-005, dated january 26, 2007, to update the information marked by the black bars), symptom "the power steering pump whines, buzzes, or hums after driving for 30 minutes in temperatures 35 to 40 degrees f (2 to 5 degrees c). Probable cause the power steering pump reservoir is defective correction action: flush the power steering system with clean power steering fluid, and then replace the power steering reservoir. Parts information power steering reservoir: p/n 53701-shj-a01c1, h/c 0923672 required materials honda genuine power steering fluid: p/n 08206-9002, h/c 3747284 (four bottles per vehicle are needed) the defective power steering reservoir causes the power steering pump to whine because power steering fluid is not pump out of the reservoir. If power steering fluid is not being pumped out of the reservoir, the power steer fails which could result in loss of steering control. Honda acknowledges this problem with the above information and the warranty information but refuses to correct this problem on vehicles out side of the 36000 miles warranty. According honda service bulletin 07-005, this "applies to 2005-07 odyssey -all 2008 -from VIN 5fnrl38..8b000001 thru 5fnrl38..8b075356 -from VIN f5nrl38..8b400001 thru 5fnrl38..8b419525 I asked my local honda dealer (cale yarborough honda 2723 west palmetto street florence sc 29501 843‑669‑5556) to estimate how much this repair would cost. According to their service manager, the replacement reservoir is $11.50, the power steering fluid is $16.00 and the labor is $170.00. The total cost $197.50. Since this defect has been acknowledged by honda and may results in loss of steering control and an accident, honda should recall this part and pay for it to be repaired on vehicles with this problem.