2006 Honda Odyssey: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Steering · 160,000 miles · NY

Power steering is making noise but have power steering fluid

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · IN

Grinding, crunching noise coming out of the dash behind the steering wheel area. Constant noise, no matter the speed or circumstance.

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 Feb 24, 2014 · Steering · 48,000 miles · GA

Power steering makes a whining noise, difficult to steer at low speeds and anytime during cold weather.

Filed Jan 25, 2013 · Steering · 128,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard from the steering wheel when turning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who added power steering fluid to the vehicle but to no avail. The steering wheel continued to exhibit the noise when turning, which was similar to a motor sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 128,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2011 · Steering · 54,632 miles · PA

Power steering pump noises. Hard to turn in cold weather.

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Steering · 41,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While the vehicle was in the park position, the contact heard a loud buzzing noise intermittently thirty minutes after the vehicle was started. When attempting to turn the steering wheel in any direction, the noise became louder. The dealer was notified a diagnostic test was scheduled. The contact did not inform the manufacturer. The current mileage was approximately 42,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 41,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 22, 2010 · Steering · 40,000 miles · TX

Very loud power steering pump noise after a 25 minute drive to the local airport on a cold dec morning in fort worth tx. I've been able to reproduce the problem only one other time since then. Nothing has been done to fix the issue because I can't reproduce the problem for the local dealer. I'm certain the problem is due to an issue detailed in a honda service bulletin 07-005. I seems they expect me to drive it until something breaks or I have an accident.

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Steering · 40,000 miles · NJ

Steering becomes stiff and difficult to steer after driving 25mins. Noticing whining power steering noise. Started at 40,000 miles and it is now 55,000 miles and the dealer will not over even part of the $600 cost.

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 MPH she experienced difficulty steering, and heard a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. She also heard metal grinding coming from the rear brake system. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 50,000 . The current mileage was 69,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Steering · 28,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 odyssey. The contact heard a whining noise coming from the power steering pump. The noise grew louder and occurred more frequently. There were no recalls pertaining to the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 38,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2008 · Steering · 48,000 miles · CO

Power steering pump seems to whine after the van has been driven for an hour and the outside weather temp. Is cold. Please see this website for other complaints: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/odyssey/2006/steering/noise_from_power_steering_pump.shtml.