2008 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
- 24
- 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.
What owners report
- power steering · 19 records
- steering wheel · 11 records
- steering pump · 7 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- left right · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Steering
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…
ODI 11055934
Steering
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…
ODI 10948868
Service Brakes · Steering
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
ODI 10876589
Steering
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.
ODI 10979416
Steering
Power steering pump leaking oil, steering wheel hard to steer, make engine noise, rack and pinion leakage. *tr
ODI 10702334
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
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…
ODI 10655178
Steering
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…
ODI 10630411
Steering
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.
ODI 10587181
Steering
I just bought the van it is a carfax one owner pre owned 2009 honda odyssey bought at the same dealer it came from so they were the ones to service it it's whole life 72,000 when i got it. I have to keep taking it back because it won't go straight down the road without pulling even after they put new tires on it plus did an alignment. Add this to the other problems i'm having like a vibration between 45 and 52, oil…
ODI 10509378
Steering
Car makes a loud whining/humming noise when in idle and moving positions (like a faint fire engine siren). Usually happens on colder mornings (in nc) and continues for at least 15 mins while driving before it stops. After researching the issue, i see that hundreds of others have the same exact issue with their similar model year honda odyssey's, yet honda has only issued a service bulletin and not a recall for an…
ODI 10493715
Service Brakes · Steering
With less than 27,000 miles of driving the brakes continue to accumulate air into the brake lines through the vsa module. Bleeding the brakes reverses this problem. I took the car to the dealer 3 times. Twice the performed the "recall" service which temporarily restored the brake pedal to like new service. The recall fix bled the brake lines to purge the air and cover the cap which admitted the air with a silicone…
ODI 10467835
Steering
I have complained about hard to steer or loss of power steering when trying to move the steering wheel from a fully left or right position when my vehicle was til under warranty (35k) with the south bay dealership but after leaving my vehicle there for 2 days they told me the is no problem with the steering wheel. Now at about 47k it becomes noticeable and almost unbelievable hard to steer the steering wheel at…
ODI 10428891
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Failure of serpentine belt tensioner pulley shaft resulted in loss of power steering control following engine start in a parking lot. This failure occurred a few days after the car was serviced for replacement of timing belt and water pump, which required removal and reinstallation of the tensioner pulley. The question is whether the shaft failure was the result of overtorque following the service, or the result of…
ODI 10434030
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
On august 6, 2011 i took my 2008 honda odyssey (33,2281 miles) in to be looked at because there was a leak under my vehicle. It was determined that the front torque oil shaft converter/transmission was leaking. Upon repair, i got home, and was experiencing the same problem. I took my van back to honda on august 11, 2011, only to have them determine that during the initial repair they had broke one of the seals…
ODI 10450159
Pump · Steering
Power steering pump failed on honda odyssey 2008 with 35,964 miles on it. This resulted in difficulties turning steering wheel. The pump was replaced by the honda dealer for $757. *kb
ODI 10420020
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed metal shavings within the power steering fluid. An authorized dealer was notified and stated that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10416452
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Early 2011 after having some recall repairs done in the past like the brakes, leaking from the moon roof and the power steering problems, started noticing the engine light coming out for 1-2 days and then the oil light, checked oil level and refill was done but didn't notice any leaking. Subsequent services to the dealer told them about the events but didn't provided any clear report as to what is causing that. Lift…
ODI 10537837
Steering
Vehicle became increasingly difficult to steer at low speeds (1-5 mph) and began making loud noise when wheel was turned all the way left or right. This is a serious safety issue because the driver is not expecting to suddenly experience difficulty turning the wheel. I complained to honda service center where the service advisor claimed he couldn't find any problem. However, my research located that a service…
ODI 10401753
Steering
Back in december of 2010, my honda odyssey (vin# [xxx]) began to become difficult to steer. This problem occurred randomly and intermittently, and seemed to occur more often at slow speeds. On 12/21/10, i took the vehicle to bloomfield honda, an authorized honda dealer, and was told that the steering pump system had failed and had to be replaced. Since the vehicle was out of warranty (41,200 miles on the odometer),…
ODI 10396993
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. While the contact was driving approximately between 45-55 mph the vehicle began to make a rattle noise with a vibration in the steering wheel. When the speed rate increased the noise would progress louder. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two different occasions. The technician stated the noise was a normal occurrence which continued. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10334407
Steering
While turning into traffic at a stoplight my power assist for the steering died completely for 4-6 seconds. Throughout the winter i would hear a whine from the power steering when making the two turns out of my garage and onto the street. After those two turns it was silent and worked as it's supposed to. This failure was obviously unexpected and could have resulted in more than a close call if traffic had been…
ODI 10327637
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
My honda odyssey 2008 having shaky problem on the brake system after 15000 miles. The problem persists and getting worse. I've taken the car to honda dealer and they say the car warranty only cover 12000 miles for the brake and was not as part of the 36,000 miles manufacture guarantee. *tr
ODI 10304682
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. While driving the vehicle will drift to the left and right. This condition reduces his ability to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the vehicle was realigned five times, the power steering system was replaced, and a set of tires were replaced. After all of the repairs the technicians stated that the failure was a normal characteristic of the…
ODI 10296823
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that there was a loud humming noise coming from the steering wheel while turning. This noise was present intermittently when the weather conditions were cold. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in so that they could determine what was causing the noise. The dealer also told her to contact the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 23,000.
ODI 10292818