2001 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 619 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,827miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Honda Odyssey, 1% of the 619 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,827 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving in motion in a neighborhood and the engine cut off and could barely pull over cause the steering locked up. Before that, I was leaving a gas station and again the engine shut off while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10864157, filed 2016-05, 195,000 miles“Our van has 79,000 miles. Engine light came on 3 weeks ago to replace a pressure switch on the transmission. 2 days after replacement, engine light came on again, dealer tells us that whole transmission needs replacement. Total cost $6000. Called american Honda who acknowledged they'd issued a warranty extension up to 100,000 miles but limited to 7 years after complaints LED to realization that transmission had problem. Despite our mileage being low, Honda refuses to help on these repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489367, filed 2012-12, 79,500 miles“Using the vehicle daily under normal city driving conditions around a small town noise was heard emanating from the front suspension. Inspection of the equipment found both front coil springs broken and the upper turning bearings damaged due to the coil spring fractures. The usage of the vehicle as a grocery getter does explain a possible cause for the failure and the only possible explanation is a defect in the material. No injuries occurred. Both front coil/strut assemblies along with the stabilizer links need to be replaced at my cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10265724, filed 2009-04, 52,423 miles“While driving at approximately 10-15mph, the right front tie rod broke. Owner lost control of vehicle. Manage to stop vehicle and check tire, which was at a 45 degree angle. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8010383, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10013782Nov 16, 2002Power steering belt tension adjustment. Honda tech line summary.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 11 | 4% |
| 2013 | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 109 | 13% |
| 2006 | 127 | 18% |
| 2005 | 99 | 12% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda Odyssey
332 complaintsBody and structure
64 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
33 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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