2006 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
- 106
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 106 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 103 records
- steering wheel · 45 records
- steering pump · 45 records
- failure mileage · 20 records
- current mileage · 13 records
- hard turn · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 39 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Power steering is making noise but have power steering fluid
ODI 11300216
Steering
HIGH PRESSURE HOSES
ODI 11154553
Engine · Seats · Steering
Engine leaking oil and smoke appears when the van is on seats feel loose
ODI 11118427
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon acceleration of the vehicle on all roads there is an uncontrollable shaking. From a complete stop or from driving and trying to accelerate,
ODI 11102625
Steering
When starting or parking car p/s does not work. Also loud grinding noise when turning. Had pressure hose changed. Situation getting worse and is becoming dangerous. From mu mechanic and the internet learned that honda had silent recall but was never notified and that recall was up to 100k. This is a saftey issue and a mandatory recall should be launched. This seems to be a common problem from what i have been…
ODI 11103356
Steering
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…
ODI 11048317
Steering
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.
ODI 10986255
Steering
Power steering stiff at low speeds or parking and very loud howling noise, mechanic state there is a recall but i do not see any, almost had numerous accidents due to this issue of stiff steering and unable to turn
ODI 10927349
Steering
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.
ODI 10894913
Steering
My van makes a very loud whining noise when in motion and turning the wheel
ODI 10870019
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 5 mph, there was an abnormal rattling sound and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 8/10/15*cn
ODI 10725252
Engine · Steering · Suspension
The rear lower motor mounts wear out prematurely and cause unwanted vibrations and steering play. This is a known issue and has not been rectified. The dealership charges $800 to replace the defective parts.....updated 11/13/15 *bf updated 11/17/15.*jb
ODI 10746842
Navigational System(Global Positioning System) · Steering
2066 honda odyssey and 2005 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to the power steering hose and the 2006 honda odyssey fuel pump cover recall notice and steering failure.. *smd the consumer did not understand why the same recall wasn't issued for his wife's vehicle, since the power steering pump failed and had to be replaced. Also, the gps navigation unit wa replaced, because the screen went dead. *jb
ODI 10575612
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 10617547
Steering
While there is already a honda service bulletin issued concerning problem (bulletin #: 11-039). The response by honda is not adequate. The problem is that the steering wheel is hard to turn at low speeds (such as turning into and out of parking spots). Although this defect with the power steering pump only occurs at low speeds it still a safety issue. The fact that is very hard to turn the steering wheel can…
ODI 10578624
Steering
At low speeds the power steering is very tight and difficult to turn the wheel. Example: parallel parking.
ODI 10895382
Steering
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…
ODI 10658698
Steering
Appears that there is an o ring issue on this year honda odyssey. Air is getting in the power steering pump/lines causing a whining during turns and acceleration. This is an issue that warrants a "tsb" to the mechanics and service industry, however, honda has yet to announce a recall or offer assistance in the matter. This is our second honda...we drove an accord to 246k miles and are big honda fans. Hate that there…
ODI 10553907
Power Train · Steering
Vehicle shudders while accelerating and worse with turning left onto freeway onramps etc. Causes some difficulty steering and need to enter freeway at very slow speed disrupting traffic. *tr
ODI 10549721
Steering
Power steering still does not work at slow speeds. I had the fix done at the dealer back when honda offered to extend the warranty and fix the problem for those vehicles having issues (2012), but it is already doing the same thing again. Now honda wants me to pay to replace the power steering pump. I have had nothing but trouble and noise out of the power steering in this vehicle since day 1 and i bought it brand…
ODI 10592737
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Driving at 50 mph on a friday night. My van suddenly gave a loud explosive sound and the cabin filled up with smoke and i could not breathe or see properly. I wondered what was going on and quickly pulled up on the side of the road. It took me some time to get out of the van since i am disabled. My husband had to literally speaking, carry me out and sat me on the side of the road. Passers by had already called 911…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10542944
Steering
Power steering groans loudly in weather below 70 degrees. The blogosphere is rife with reports of a faulty o-ring placement in these odyssey's that impacts that operation of the power steering. *tr
ODI 10550754
Steering
Driving on a major 4 lane highway @ approx. Speed of 70. Suddenly the steering went out of control. It was loose,but i was unable to control. The road was dry,temperature was about 70 degrees. Fortunately,i was able to glide to a grassy median strip without hitting anybody,or have them hit me. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. They could find no problem. We contacted honda customer service,who told us to…
ODI 10546150
Steering
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…
ODI 10569144
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle suddenly. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle and noticed that the inner and outer tie-rod connect had fractured. The contact had the vehicle towed home. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The contact did not take the vehicle to a mechanic or dealer. The…
ODI 10502328