Honda ODYSSEY steering problems
812 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
12,499 owner complaints analyzed
82 distinct recall campaigns
73,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 7,304 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
812 of 12,499 complaints match this topic (6.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10112062 · 2005-02-23 (February 23, 2005)
IGNITION SWITCH BURNT UP WHILE TRAVELING WITH FAMILY CAUSING THE MOTOR TO SHUT DOWN INCLUDING ALL POWER (BRAKES, STEERING, DASH INDICATORS). SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT HONDA RECALLED ON 1997-2000 VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE IS A 1995 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 128000 MILES. THE SWITCH FAILED SEVERAL TIMES ON A 4 HOUR DRIVE HOME BEFORE FINALLY FAILING COMPLETELY THE FOLLOWING DAY. HONDA CHOOSES NOT TO COVER THIS DEFECTIVE PART, SINCE THE VIN DOESN'T MATCH THEIR DATABASE SEARCH WITH THE 1997-2000 RECALL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 128,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112062 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 555530 · 2000-10-03 (October 3, 2000)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ERRATIC STEERING, WANDER, AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND CHECKED ALIGNMENT THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, DEALER LATER REALIZED THE TIRES (GOODYEAR CONQUEST) WERE IN POOR SHAPE AND REPLACED THEM, THE NEW TIRES CORRECTED THE STEERING, WANDERING, AND PULLING PROBLEM. *SLC
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Owner report 732020 · 2000-09-20 (September 20, 2000)
RIGHT FRONT TREAD SEPARATION; IMPENDING FAILURE EFFECTED STEERING; REPLACED BEFORE IT WAS MORE THAN INCONVENIENCE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
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Owner report 768687 · 2002-10-21 (October 21, 2002)
FIRE BROKE OUT INSIDE DRIVER'S DOOR INTERIOR WHILE DRIVING. SUSPECT FAILURE IN POWER WINDOW, POWER DOOR LOCK OR POWER MIRROR CONTROL ASSEMBLY. FIRE COMPLETELY OR PARTIAL DESTROYED DRIVER'S DOOR, DRIVER'S SEAT, FRONT WINDSHIELD, HEADER, MIRROR, SUN SHADE, MOON ROOF, AND STEERING WHEEL. THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS COVERED INSIDE WITH BLACK STUFF FROM THE FIRE. MY WIFE AND CHILD WERE LUCKY TO HAVE GOTTEN OUT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE BEING BURNED. DT
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Owner report 8024180 · 2002-12-11 (December 11, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH OR FASTER, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE, DEALER CONTACTED AND STATES THAT THE WHEEL SUSPENSION IS OFF BALANCE WHICH CAUSES STEERING PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8024180 at NHTSA ↗