2016 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Honda Odyssey, 2% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.
“After 38000 miles, my steering wheel began to make a clicking/popping sound when turning at a very slow speed, I took it in and the dealer/service center said there was a service bulletin, but it wasn't a safety hazard, also said the van had a similar issue with struts (safety bulletin issued for those as well). Extremely disappointed that a vehicle with this low miles and such a good reputation for quality would have such issues and I find it hard to believe how the steering and struts are not a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186768, filed 2019-03, 38,000 miles“I was braking on the freeway driving at 65 MPH. When I braked the steering shakes. The car is almost 3 years old with only about 23,000 miles on it. I will take to dealer to get it inspected.”
NHTSA complaint #11139139, filed 2018-10, 23,000 miles“Power steering completely went out in less than 24 hours after purchasing vehicle with 14 miles on it. Vehicle lost fluid again and started making odd noises a little over 24 hours after the power steering pump and fluid replaced. Honda technical reported defect is extensive and fluid has been spraying all over the engine and has compromised the firewall and the fluid over the interior of the vehicle. Van is still in the shop waiting for issue to be fixed (2/4/16).”
NHTSA complaint #10824275, filed 2016-02, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. After shifting into reverse, the steering wheel suddenly failed to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 700.”
NHTSA complaint #10907230, filed 2016-09, 700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160545May 16, 2019ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator…
- 10128893Feb 8, 2018Service bulletin - While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related…
- 10115757Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
- 10087404Oct 19, 2016Techline summary article - does the steering wheel continue to pop or click when turning after doing s/b 16-024, popping or clicking when turning the steering wheel? Were aware…
- 10096410Oct 7, 2016Oem torque specifications for the steering shaft have been identified and are now being used in the installation of the vmi steering extension. This sb notifies the technicians…
- 10084322Oct 7, 2016Oem torque specifications for the steering shaft have been identified and are now being used in the installation of the vmi steering extension. This sb notifies the technicians…
- 10084490Jul 20, 2016Techline summary article - does the steering wheel continue to pop or click when turning after doing s/b 16-024, popping or clicking when turning the steering wheel? Were aware…
- 10084295Jun 23, 2016Service bulletin - contamination inside the steering column bearings is causing a popping or locking noise when turning the steering wheel.
- 10083980May 4, 2016Service bulletin - popping or clicking when turning the steering wheel due to contamination inside the steering column bearings. The technician is instructed to replace the…
- 10211567Mar 29, 2016American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Odysseys & 2014-2015 Pilots with customer complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand…
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 2016 Honda Odyssey
93 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsSeats
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsLane departure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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