2003 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,933miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Honda Odyssey, 1% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,933 miles.
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.
“Was driving my wife and 4 small children to decatur,al from huntsville,al to the riverwalk and out of nowhere started feeling a small shake and then very noticeable frightening full vehicle shaking which startled my family and frightened myself,I really thought we were about to have a wreck. Let off the accelerator and it started to not be so violent in the shaking,and then accelerated slightly again and there it was again,and I believe it may be the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713365, filed 2015-04, 186,100 miles“I was driving on the street approximately 25mph, suddenly the steering wheel locked up on me. The vehicle had approximately 270,000 mi on it. I checked american Honda recalls and found a recall order. Copies of he documents enclosed. I reported the problem and explained the circumstances of the problem. I was told that recalls are VIN specific and vehicle does not show anything on their records. I made and researched and found the documents which I've enclosed copies with this complaint. I was told to talk with Honda dealership so they could advice me about the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326237, filed 2020-05, 270,000 miles“I pulled into my garage and stopped my van. I turned the key to the off position without realizing I had not yet shifted into park. I was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in drive. I have been able to replicate this issue several times, each time being able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is still in drive. I have been fully stopped with my foot on the brake each time.”
NHTSA complaint #10439061, filed 2011-12, 95,866 miles“Dt: 2003 Honda Odyssey. The consumer stated that the horn did not blow and the srs light was on. The consumer had an appointment on thursday to have the vehicle looked at. The srs light came on september 30, 2005, and the horn quit working on september 19, 2005. The consumer stated that the vehicle had the cruise control switch replaced. This did not help the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138458, filed 2005-11, 6,714 miles“Vehicle was inspected, Vehicle is leaking fuel, but it's difficult to spot, but I have to put fuel on it daily, TCS goes haywire almost caused me to crash because the TCS sensors are near the tires, and engine crank sensor issues, Vehicle does not do last gear shift, and rear door stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #11717146, filed 2026-02Related 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 2003 Honda Odyssey
533 complaintsAir bags
131 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
26 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology