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
I have a 2006 honda odyssey mini van. Since feb 2009, the power steering assisting system failed to work at low speed. It's hard to operate the steering wheel at this moment. Most time it happened when i try to make a turn in park lot or local road. This problem also happened when i divert from high way to the ramp. This could be a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10262147
Steering
At low speeds, the power steering pump on my 2006 honda odyssey ex-l looses all ability to turn. This is especially troublesome when trying to park. The only way to alleviate this is to put the transmission in neutral, apply a foot to the brake, and apply slight pressure to the throttle pedal. This obviously speeds up the power steering pump which allows me to turn the steering wheel. This is not a safe solution to…
ODI 10257292
Steering
The power steering went out on my 2006 honda odyssey. It appears too be happening on all the 2006 honda odyssey van. The power steering does not work at all. I feel it is unsafe especially at low speeds. I believe it could easily lead too an accident. *tr
ODI 10411655
Steering
Power steering flywheel fell off and the car completely died draining the battery. This resulted in loss of power steering at approx 35mph. When tried to pull to the side of the street, the car power system failed. The battery was drained completely and lost all electrical functions of the car. The car had to be pushed to the side in busy street. It required the assistance from good samaritans. Safety hazard if in…
ODI 10252074
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. After the vehicle was driven for approximately 35 minutes, the contact heard a loud noise and the steering became difficult to move. The failure occurred while driving 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering reservoir filter needed to be replaced. The contact feels that the steering high pressure hose should be replaced. The vin…
ODI 10259258
Steering
Power steering failure. Began during colder weather with whining noise from power steering when weather below 40 f. This occurred two years in a row. Currently at slow speeds < 30 steering input is more difficult and requires much more effort to strain against the steering wheel. Honda was contacted first year of whining and stated problem was due to cold weather. Since then i have learned that three service…
ODI 10325713
Steering
Steering & control difficult at low speeds. Power steering pump failure at 52, 749 miles--required replacement. Same problem at 105,000 miles--required power steering pump replacement...again. Same problem at 159,000 miles--required power steering pump replacement a third time. *tr
ODI 10547957
Steering
The power steering just gives out at low speeds, parking lots etc, hard to avoid other cars, scary. *tr
ODI 10262240
Steering
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. *tr
ODI 10245126
Steering
Occasionally during heavy rain, we loose our power steering for a period of 20-45 seconds or more. At the same time the battery warning indicator lights up. It is almost impossible to control the vehicle when this occurs. Fortunately it has not happened in heavy traffic and have not had an accident as of yet. This is dangerous and could cause a very serious accident with serious injury or death. We have notified the…
ODI 10426972
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. The power steering malfunctioned sporadically. The power steer pump and reservoir were replaced by the dealer. Two years after the vehicle was repaired the power steering malfunctioned again. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who replaced the identical parts. The…
ODI 10381441
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey touring. The contact stated that the power steering pump would exhibit a loud, abnormal noise when the engine was warmed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering system was defective. The manufacturer was contacted who offered to pay fifty percent of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the…
ODI 10397108
Steering
At around 25,000 miles, my 2006 honda odyssey developed a noise in the engine bay, while and after driving at highway speeds. The power steering at times seemed without assist. When taken to the dealer, the problem was impossible to replicate, and the problem is increasing in severity and frequency. The vehicle is now out of warranty, and no remedy has been offered by honda motors, despite many claims of identical…
ODI 10297809
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. After driving 15 mph in cold weather for an hour or longer, the contact hears a whining noise coming from the engine compartment. The noise intensifies as the rpm's increase. The dealer stated that the source of the noise may be the power steering; however, the vehicle has not been inspected. The noise is heard only after the vehicle has been driven for more than 60 minutes.…
ODI 10265734
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
VAN STEERING JERKS WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED
ODI 10322757
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving in temperatures below 45 degrees or making turns the power steering would fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Since the technician could not duplicate the failure they could not provide a remedy. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10296219
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact noticed that when the steering pump became hot the wheel made a loud winding noise similar to a siren, causing the front end of the vehicle to lunge forward. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that it was normal and there were no recalls. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was…
ODI 10370963
Steering
Hi, our 2006 odyssey has been extremely difficult to steer at low speeds since new. It also makes a loud whine when wheel turned to side at low speeds. We heard that a recall or service bulletin was done for known power steering issues, but when took to dealer were told that our vin was not included, and they said it was a known issue but would cost hundreds $$ just to diagnose, and possibly thousands to repair...…
ODI 10555318
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
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…
ODI 10289486
Steering
While driving 2006 honda odyssey at highway speed noticeable steering wheel shimmy while accelerating and coasting. Changed wheels tires powersteering pump rotation of tires brake rotors and nothing has changed. All tires were balanced. *kb
ODI 10441665
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact was driving 35 mph when the steering wheel failed to move while making a left turn. The contact stated that every warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.
ODI 10451003
Steering
Our 2006 honda odyssey ex was brought in for service and we requested the technician listen to a whirring noise and difficulty turning the steering wheel. We were informed the power steering pump needed to be removed and replaced. Upon further research we found this was listed as a know defect in the 2006 and only a honda service bulletin was provided (07-005 issued 1/27/2009). This seems to be a known defect in…
ODI 10263024
Steering
Power steering assist fails when turning quickly (ie: low speed, turning into parking slot). Most noticeable when engine is warm. Vehicle is 2006 honda odyssey exl minivan with approx 70k miles. Honda dealer has replaced the power steering pump 3x with no explanation for the failure other than poor design. Latest replacement performed 10/22/10. *tr
ODI 10361812
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the front end of the vehicle started to vibrate violently and pulled to the side without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was not provided. The vin was not available.
ODI 10725902
Body · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting · Steering
1. Interior vehicle lights seem to indicate exterior lights are on when they are not. Exterior lights are off at night time. The inability to detect exterior lights are on at night. 2. Exterior imitation chrome peels off cheap plastic. 3. Poor steering quality for a new vehicle. *tr
ODI 10232712