2012 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
- 18
- 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
- steering wheel · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Honda odyssey creaking noise when turning the steering wheel.
ODI 11283179
Steering
Popping in the steering column when turning wheel back; more comon at lower speeds.
ODI 11208501
Steering · Suspension
Clunking sound when turning. Something appears to be loose.
ODI 11133631
Service Brakes · Steering
Very violent vibration when brakes applied even at relatively slow speeds, especially going downhill. Vehicle becomes hard to control. High safety concern considering it is a family vehicle and children are often present in the car. Dealerships and honda us do not cooperate on the issue. They solution is to re surface font brake rotors or replace them with newer version. The fact that there is a newer improved…
ODI 11041746
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
There was a check engine light and upon inspection, honda notified me that the piston ring replacement was necessary and that honda extended the warranty to 100k miles. The problem was the timing belt and few other parts needed to be replaced because they would get damaged during this warranty repair. Honda refused to pay for the timing belt replacement and made me pay almost $800.00 in parts and labor. 2. My car…
ODI 10915766
Steering
There is a popping noise when turning. Took it to the dealer for service and the following was reported: "heard noise coming from power steering" "compared to new unit and had same noise" "noise is from pressure being put on pump on tight turns. No issue with the system found" "no repairs to be made at this time". Feel not safe to drive.
ODI 10821807
Service Brakes · Steering
While moving approximately 65 mph down a moderate grade, i applied light to moderate braking. I immediately felt a vibration in the front end and shaking in the steering wheel. This vibration and shaking only occurred while applying the brakes. The sensation was severe enough to question stability of the vehicle so i eventually visited the dealership and they advised me that the front rotors would need to be…
ODI 10746957
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed intermittently and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle became increasingly difficult to control. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10639867
Steering
When i went through a puddle of water my battery lights came on and the steering wheel locked and was impossible to turn. *tr
ODI 10712973
Service Brakes · Steering
Whenever you press the brakes the steering wheel shakes a lot. *tr
ODI 10627686
Service Brakes · Steering
When driving at highway speeds the steering begins to shake as soon as brakes are applied (even lightly). This is my second honda minivan and i did not have this problem with my previous one. I've only had the car for 2 years. *js
ODI 10617390
Service Brakes · Steering
Steering wheel vibrates severely when brakes are applied at highway speeds. The brakes were hot due to steep descents while mountain driving. Steering was seriously impaired due to extreme shimmying effecting the entire front end. Braking was nearly impossible. *tr
ODI 10587166
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. While driving at 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the steering wheel began to shake without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
ODI 10712643
Service Brakes · Steering
My 2012 honda odyssey shakes violently when you brake at high speed including the steering wheel as if you will lose control of the vehicle. This was reported to the hamilton honda dealer for first time in 28 sep 2013 who re-surfaced the front rotors under warranty at 12428 miles. The issue went away for about 7000 miles and reappeared at 19963 miles in july 2014. When i reported this to the same dealer they again…
ODI 10652182
Steering
There is a popping noise when turning. Took it to the dealer for service and the following was reported: "heard noise coming from power steering" "compared to new unit and had same noise" "noise is from pressure being put on pump on tight turns. No issue with the system found" "no repairs to be made at this time". *tr
ODI 10536930
Steering
I lease a honda odyssey year 2012. I live in south florida, and during the summer it rains daily here. Already in two different instances when driving through a shallow puddle of water the car's battery indicator lighted on and the steering wheel locked making it impossible to turn. I took the car to the dealership- autonation honda hollywood, [redacted] 7, hollywood, fl 33021- service department as soon as this…
ODI 10584383
Service Brakes · Steering
Car vibrates and shakes when on highway and decelerating from about 65 mph to even just 50 mph, continuous problem. *tr
ODI 10633452
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. While the vehicle was reversing or in drive, there was an abnormal noise and the econo drive warning indicator flashed. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, but the failure could not be replicated or diagnosed. In addition, the vehicle was taken to a dealer (garden state honda, [redacted], passaic, nj 07055, [redacted]) where the steering wheel was…
ODI 11051789