2005 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 99about this part
- Share
- 12%of 830 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,608miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 99 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 12% of the 830 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,608 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When maneuvering in low mileage areas, I.e. Driveways, parking lots, my power steering pump does not assist well, if at all. The vehicle makes a noise similar to an rc car with a dying battery and the steering wheel is almost impossible for me to move. In order to get out of a parking space, it can take me up to 10 or so moves because I cannot get the wheel to turn properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10669624, filed 2015-01, 99,000 miles“Big o euro tire tire tracking with longitudinal road contour changes causing the front of the vehicle to shift right or left. Big o rep said it was an alignment issue. After alignment the tracking was only more pronounced. While passing a vehicle the tracking almost pulled my car into vehicle I was passing.”
NHTSA complaint #10473304, filed 2012-09, 74,000 miles“I owned my 2005 Honda Odyssey for 2.5 years when the power steering pump failed on my minivan. I paid to have it replaced. 29k miles later it failed again. Honda has since redesigned the part. When this part fails the power steering is dramatically reduced making it virtually impossible to turn the wheel at slower speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10383138, filed 2011-02, 46,000 miles“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 sold with no concern for safety or dependability. All trust violated, we can not trust this dealership with repair or service of our vehicles. Dealership refused to acknowledge even after investigation by the ohio attorney general. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315559, filed 2020-03, 203,144 miles“My 2005 Honda Odyssey has a failed power steering pump. The pump creates a loud whine while driving, more notable in colder weather. Turning can become sluggish at times. It occurs every time we drive the van. I have a quote to repair the pump for $590 plus tax. I will be bringing it in to get repaired soon.”
NHTSA complaint #10317213, filed 2010-03, 49,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V039000Feb 3, 2005On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control.Covers: Honda Odyssey 2005, Pilot 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10036938Jul 15, 2011Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Steering wheel is hard to turn quickly at low speeds. When turning wheel, quickly, while driving at low speeds, it is hard…
- 10018161Jun 16, 2005Steering wheel oscillation (shimmy) at highway speeds.
- 10016356Apr 16, 2005Steering wheel vibration. Dealer visit request.
- 10015301Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request for steering wheel vibration.
- 10013661Nov 1, 2004Steering wheel squeaks when turning. Honda servicenews.
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 2005 Honda Odyssey
138 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
106 complaintsAir bags
90 complaintsEngine cooling
87 complaintsBrakes
78 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsEquipment
40 complaintsTires
33 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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