2005 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,608 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering pump” (34% of reports).
- 99steering complaints
- 52,608median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering pump: mentioned in 34 of 99 complaints (34%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 10 of 99 complaints (10%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 6 of 99 complaints (6%)
- Whining noise: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2005 Honda Odyssey at $1,050, and half of them between $770 and $1,050.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 82 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Honda Odyssey steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 8 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Odyssey | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Odyssey | 5 | 5% | 40,000 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Odyssey | 4 | 1% | 1,811 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 8 | 1% | 7,130 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 13 | 1% | 35,500 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 6 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 6 | 3% | 29,000 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 11 | 4% | 31,500 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 14 | 7% | 21,000 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 21 | 9% | 27,500 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 10 | 4% | 39,500 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 12 | 5% | 36,000 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 8 | 4% | 37,250 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 27 | 5% | 41,211 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 109 | 13% | 54,000 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 127 | 18% | 50,500 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 99 | 12% | 52,608 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 12 | 2% | 130,000 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 12 | 1% | 96,933 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 12 | 1% | 105,000 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 6 | 1% | 53,827 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 11 | 2% | 51,000 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 9 | 2% | 126,337 |
| 1997 Odyssey | 1 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Odyssey | 2 | 2% | 199,875 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:column
Problem: On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control.
Risk: Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
Fix: Owners were notified by telephone on january 25, 2005, and arrangements were made to have their vehicles towed to their dealers and have the repairs performed. The recall began on january 25, 2005.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering and braking functionality before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The contact did not notice any warning lights being…
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to her residence. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with…
Subaru/honda dealership refused to acknowledge secondary safety recall for fuel pump module, possible fire and explosion. ($710.31 repair estimate) dealership inspection showed additional safety issues/repairs needed to steering and axles that exceeded $6,000.00 in repairs. Vehicle purchased and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Honda Odysseys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about steering for the 2005 Honda Odyssey (12% of the 830 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda Odyssey steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,608 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $770 and $1,050), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “steering pump”, in 34 of 99 complaints, followed by “difficult turn” (10).
Other 2005 Honda Odyssey problems
See all 2005 Honda Odyssey problems or steering problems across all Odyssey years.