2008 Honda Odyssey steering problems

Filed Jan 2, 2021 · Steering · 160,000 miles · FL

When the temperature drops near 40f my steering makes a whining noise and looses fluid.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · FL

Issue with power steering rack and pinion leak. As part of power train, the rack and pinion leak creates safety issue while driving. Turning effects driving and pings, knocks are heard @ 52,000 miles. We have lifetime unlimited miles and years warranty from dealer. Warranty company and dealership parted ways so brandon honda verbally refuses to fix problem. This should be a recall. Other odyssey owners with this issue. Since it's not a recall, dealer should fix under our warranty. While sitting, power steering fluid leaks from rack and pinion. Seals/gaskets, whatever else reason for leak which is expensive to fix. We replaced a cv joint at our expense this year. All the steering and powertrain parts are listed under powertrain on honda website's parts page.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 137,000 miles · TN

Following a service in which my timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, and power steering pump were changed, the tensioner bolt was sheared off twice while I was driving. The first time that this happened, the mechanic reported that he had never seen this particular problem before. The second time that the bolt was sheared off (both events were within a week of the servicing), the mechanic informed me that he had done research and this seemed to have happened to numerous honda odyssey owners. As state above, this has happened twice in the past week while I was driving, once on a ramp, entering the interstate and once turning right onto a main road from a parking lot.

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Steering · 50,000 miles · NY

Loss of power steering when turning at low speeds. At times, there are very scary sounds coming from the power steering pump. This is going on for a while and my local dealer refused to service it under the warranty.

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Steering · PA

I have a power steering problem, I noticed it when I was driving and especially at slow speeds when trying to turn the steering wheel it's very hard and it could be very dangerous! I went to the dealership for an oil change they told me I needed a power steering pump this was december 13th 2016 I noticed that I am not the only owner that has this problem with this vehicle in the power steering issue this needs to be addressed very soon this is a very expensive issue! It will definitely be replaced because I have inspection coming up but it surely should be addressed!

Filed Jun 25, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 50,000 miles · CA

Even after repair break few tiimes and when apply break is not stop as required many time give us dam hard time to stop immideatly, and stearing is getting hard and jam even under warrnty replaced

Filed Mar 28, 2015 · Steering · 91,400 miles · AZ

Power steering pump leaking oil, steering wheel hard to steer, make engine noise, rack and pinion leakage.

Filed Nov 15, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 92,000 miles · GA

I purchased this 2008 honda odyssey in 2011, with approximately 45,000 miles on it. During the winter of 2013, I began to experience groaning (and sometimes "humming") noises from the power steering system. Additionally, the steering wheel was hard to turn at low speeds. I assumed the vehicle was low on fluids so with every oil change (at the honda dealership) , I insisted the power steering fluid be filled. The honda dealer was not able to identify any noises. However, last night on the way home from work at approximately 10pm, the noise re-appears. The steering issue is now following the noise making it difficult to steer the vehicle resulting in a safety issue in operating the vehicle. I know I share these concerns with other honda odyssey owners and our complaints are falling on deaf ears with the dealers. I really want to see these concerns addressed before someone gets hurt.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Steering · 30,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated whenever the vehicle was shifted into the park position or steered to left or right, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The problem has occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed May 8, 2014 · Steering · 35,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The failure recurred whenever making a turn. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.