2005 Honda Odyssey: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 127,563 miles · GA

Driving through a local park with 3 speed tables, after crossing the 3rd table I heard a clunk from the engine on the passenger side, lost the power steering and the check charging system light came on. I had to keep driving as there was no safe place to stop. I drove slowly without power steering, the clunking contunied until something broke free and I noted it's location on the road in the rear view mirror. I was able to get back to the place within 30 mins so the part was still there. It was a metal ring with grooves on the outside, looked like a belt went on it. I got it to a shop and they told me the harmonic balancer was gone and that it would need to be replaced. Driving down the road and loosing steering is a big safety issue, and needs to be looked into by honda.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Steering · 36,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the steering malfunctioned intermittently and made a knocking sound when the contact turned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the power steering pump was failing because the reservoir was failing. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 34,000 miles · OH

I have a 2005 honda odyssey with 34,000 miles on it. The left rear shock is blown and needs replaced. A vehicle with such low mileage should not have a blown shock. The power steering has problems as well. After the van has been running for 15-20 minutes the power steering makes loud noise during turns and when parking, the power steering becomes very difficult to turn. I have contacted honda dealer and they are not willing to cover the costs for either repair since I'm past the 36,000 mile or 3years warranty period. From what I have researched, the steering issue is a big problem. Why hasn't this been a recall issue!!!! It's very dangerous to continue having this problem.

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 Dec 6, 2009 · Steering · 65,000 miles · VA

The power steering is making noises which are progressively getting worse. 1) the noises started about 2 months ago and were a result of regular driving around town. 2) the noises used to be intermittent, by now they can be heard all the time. 3) problem has yet to be corrected to date. Will be repaired within the next couple of weeks.

Filed Apr 27, 2009 · Steering · 72,000 miles · VA

I have a 2005 honda odyssey minivan which I purchased brand new in 2005 from the hall honda virginia beach, va in 2005. There have been times that while driving I would hear a whining type of noise. When I took it to the dealership for an oil change they tried to find the noise by test driving it but it did nut duplicate as it is sporadic. Now I have taken it to the dealership for a state inspection and during their preventive check they have stated they have found metal shavings in the power steering pump reservoir which is an indication of the power steering pump going bad. It will cost me $700 to replace the pump and the reservoir plus flush and fill it. I have also discovered through my research that there is a known problem with the 2005 honda odyssey having defective power steering pumps and the wining noise is one of the indications of it going bad. Please reference this web site www.carcomplaints.com/honda/odyssey/2005/steering/loud_intermittent_whine_when_turning.com there are 16 complaints on this web site noting this problem. I am sure there are many others elsewhere - this is a safety issue as a pump can malfunction while driving causing an accident to happen. Why has there not been a recall on this matter? The dealership states the warranty for this item is 3yrs or 36,000 miles. I have called firestone and even the rep there stated that the vehicle is too new for this type of thing to happen, especially in a honda. The noise began approx a year or so ago but honda dealerships could not duplicate it.

Filed Mar 20, 2009 · Steering · 44,000 miles · IN

Power steering noise when turning. Dealer stated might need to flush system. Also brakes have squeaked since 7500 miles. Dealer wasn't very helpful and didn't think it was any big deal.

Filed Feb 16, 2009 · Steering · 62,580 miles · WV

Power steering makes a whining noise and loses power at slower speeds, as when parking. I nearly hit a pedestrian yesterday when power steering cut out as I was driving in grocery store lot.

Filed Dec 11, 2006 · Steering · NY

Power steering pump created whining noise which the dealer determined was a defective pump. Mileage was about 13k when bought to dealer. Noise was present after long drives (30 mins or more). Power steering pump replaced. New power steering pump has started developed low level noise again.

Filed May 3, 2006 · Steering · 6,600 miles · WI

Power steering pump replaced. Power steering pump replacement did not solve the problem. Power steering pump still making noise. Dealer does not know how to solve problem.