Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
Owners have filed 557 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Honda Odyssey across 28 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (127). The words owners use most often: “steering pump” (24% of reports).
- 557steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%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 131 of 557 complaints (24%)
- Hard turn: mentioned in 28 of 557 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 Honda Odyssey at $1,050, and half of them between $940 and $1,200.
Based on 30 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2017), 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 428 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 557 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 8 an injury.
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 (2)
Steering
Model years: 2023, 2024
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
Risk: Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
Steering:column
Model years: 2005
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.
2025 Honda Odyssey - seems to have issue with auto-start auto-stop. Frequently, the minivan is unable to turn back on after it auto-turns off when stopped at a light or somewhere. Creates very dangerous situation because I am stuck as the driver, and the car is unresponsive. You have to put car in…
Believe camera sensor in windshield or behind honda emblem causing issues with 2019 ex-l model/ car will pop up 8 different codes ending with "transmission system problem" making vehicle unable to operate. In addition to transmission problem, it also turns off all safety features in vehicle. I have…
I purchased a 2018 Honda Odyssey and reported during my 7-day inspection window that the transmission was acting sluggish. The Carvana-authorized inspection service (Pep Boys) claimed the transmission was fine. Over time it showed more and more signs of failure until it completely failed. On the…
While driving straight on the highway on a sunny day the car left the lane on it's own, resisted attempts to get it back into the lane, and crashed into the concrete barrier after we swerved around and the car bounced around. Lane keeping assistance and automatic cruise control were active. The…
Engine will fail to start when shut off to stop light or when shut off at anytime when engine is hot. Very dangerous situation. Acts like starter is dragging. There is a clunking in the steering column when making a turn mainly to the left that can be felt in the steering wheel. Driver seat is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Odysseys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 557 owner complaints about steering for the Honda Odyssey. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Odyssey steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $940 and $1,200), from 30 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “steering pump”, in 131 of 557 complaints, followed by “hard turn” (28).
Other Honda Odyssey problems
- Power Train problems (3,064)
- Electrical System problems (1,958)
- Engine problems (1,549)
- Structure problems (1,411)
- Air Bags problems (833)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (757)
- Service Brakes problems (622)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (501)
See all Honda Odyssey problems.