2006 Honda Odyssey: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Steering · NY

Power steering is hard to turn while parking

Filed Nov 24, 2017 · Steering · 135,816 miles · OH

Vehicle steering is stiff on slow turns and parking. Steering column vibrates at a high rate of speed. Tie rods have been replaced. New tires, rotors and brake pads have also been replaced. High pitched sound also comes from steering column while idling in stationary position. Moisture appears around o-ring leading into the steering fluid pump. Regular maintenance has already been performed since purchase (new in april 2006). The steering issue concerns me as the 'symptoms' come and go. I've talked with others who have same model/year and they experience same problem. Honda owes it to their customers to issue a recall on this 2006 honda odyssey power steering problem. It's a costly repair that seems to be prevalent in quite a few 2006 odyssey's. Service records for this vehicle are in owners possession.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Steering · 51,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving at low speeds, the power steering failed without warning and was unable to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Steering · 58,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost steering ability. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Steering · 81,000 miles · CA

Power steering failed at car park, difficulty steering the van out of parking spot,power steering resumed while driving at low speed. Problem recurred multiple time usually from starting the van and steering it out of parking spot. Honda found the power steering pump to be faulty and replaced it with me footing the bill of $687.13,as the van was just out of the seven year extended warranty. Similar problem was noted when the van was about 2 years old but honda couldn't replicate the problem at their center....they never made a note of this in their records!

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 64,000 miles · FL

Driving in a parking lot to find a parking space. Environmentals: torrential downpour, but road and parking lot surface not flooded. Attempting to make a left turn into a parking space, the power steering (assist) failed. Could not turn steering wheel. Stopped vehicle. Turned off air conditioning. Engaged foot brake. Put vehicle in neutral. Lifted foot off of brake pedal. Waited approximately 1 minute. Foot on brake. Put vehicle in drive. Air conditioning remained off. Power steering assist had returned. Able to park into parking space. See also: the federal safety agency id number: 10616212 the federal safety agency id number: 10592737 the federal safety agency id number: 10578624 the federal safety agency id number: 10036938 honda [xxx] honda [xxx] (was never notified by honda of this warranty extension-vehicle is now 8 years old). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Engine · 141,000 miles · NC

We purchased honda odyssey new in 2006. I noticed steering issues almost immediately and reported it during routine service. Even after recall, issue continues. Noticed a fluid leak & mentioned it during service- was told there was a broken seal that was causing van to leak transmission fluid & "fixed" for $1500. After this fluid continued to leak, made an appointment to take van back. While driving on highway 2 days before scheduled appointment, lights on dash came on and van lost power steering while on the highway going 55 MPH. Able to get off the highway without power steering. Towed to the honda dealer and told the broken seal was actually not the problem for the transmission fluid leak - I need a new transmission. Lost steering due to a belt that had broken due to constant leaking fluid on it. So disappointed with honda. Husband had made me brand loyal now I'm anti-honda. Sounds like my issues are very common in this model.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Steering · 69,000 miles · PA

The power steering pump in our odyssey started making a loud squealing noise, and at some later time, the steering wheel began to vibrate. The steering pump noise was intermittent, and occurred at low and idle speeds only. There was never a loss of steering capability, but the shimmy in the steering wheel leads to driver discomfort and driver fatigue. Honda has since replaced the power steering pump at a reduced cost to us, but the new pump has not solved the steering wheel shimmy. The shimmy is very similar to the effects of a bent wheel or a out of balance tire, but different wheels and different tires, in addition to multiple tire re-balances have failed to correct the problem. The steering shimmy occurs only at speeds above approximately 62 MPH, and seems to occur after about 70 - 100 miles of driving. Within this driving scenario, the shimmy can get very bad, and then at times completely disappear. But for most of the time, the shimmy is present. At speeds below 55 MPH, the vehicle behaves very well. I'm not sure if this problem is unique to my vehicle, or if others have experienced the same issues. If it is generic to the vehicle design, then honda needs to provide odyssey owners with an economical solution. Should the problem persist, I will have not choice but to sell the vehicle because, aside form the potential safety issues, it does not provide the driving comfort that we need.

Filed Jan 26, 2013 · Steering · 55,000 miles · NJ

Groaning sound from power steering system and steering wheel hard to turn at low speeds. Took vehicle to honda dealer knowing other 2006 honda odysseys had power steering problems and that the warranty on just the power steering pump had been extended to 7 years and 100,000 miles. I hoped the issue was just the power steering pump and that the warranty would cover it. Of course not! The problem is apparently in the steering rack and will require $1,200+ in repairs for a new one or the van will be a safety issue. I'm very suspicious that they have an extended warranty on the pump but not on the steering rack. Since I don't want to lose steering while driving and cause an accident, I am forced to have this defective part repaired at my own cost. With only 55,000 miles on the van, this is not the kind of safety or quality I would have expected from honda.

Filed Feb 24, 2012 · Steering · 70,000 miles · ND

Engine whines and shakes steering wheel. First at 70000 miles. Checked and added ps fluid. Worked for a while. 73k started again. Added more fluid. 75k replaced drive belt. 80k noticed increased noise (whining), but no shaking of the wheel. Brought into dealer and they said there are many issues with others and honda extended warranty to 7 years, but no recall. Mechanic stated that at high speeds (hwy), ps pump seal could fail, leak and cause loss of power steering and possible safety issue. Called honda USA and they said yes to warranty, but no to safety campaign- how can they be so irresponsible!

Filed Aug 5, 2011 · Steering · 93,000 miles · SC

Every time it is raining and car goes through a puddle the battery light comes on and the car looses power steering. Has happened numerous times and when going to the dealership I was told that they could not duplicate the problem because it was not raining at the time. They stated they could replace the power steering pump & reservoir and it might fix the problem. This is very dangerous and seems to be happening on quite a few of the honda vehicles. I know another person who owns they exact same model and year and they are experiencing the same problem. Last few times it rained power steering went out 5-7 times during a 20 min drive so the number of times is increasing.

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Engine, Steering · 111,418 miles · OK

Driving on 2 lane highway with my 3 kids in the van. The battery light comes on and I hear a few brief clunks from engine area. Then I realize I have no power steering so I stop quickly at a safe spot. I look at the engine and see the accessory belt that drives power steering pump, alternator, and A/C is loose. I see that the outer ring on the crankshaft pulley is missing and only see rubber on its outside. It's over 100 deg.f outside and we're 10 miles from anything. I call a few towing companies and find one that can show up within an hour. We wait and also get a hold of a friend to pick us up after the tow truck shows up. They tow it to our local honda dealer. The dealer replaces the crankshaft pulley and drive belt. Towing was $153.40 and repair at dealer was $349.56. Losing power steering on narrow two lane highway going 55 MPH is unsafe and the crankshaft pulley should not fail even at 111k miles. I have owned the van since new and have all proper maintenance done (preventively replaced accessory belt before and timing belt and water pump).