2005 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 5%of 679 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 3 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.
“My 2005 Pilot model has 108,000 miles. The vsa light started to come on while I was driving the car. Whenever that happens for a fraction of a second the brakes and steering wheel would lock up and vsa light remains on until vehicle is turned off. The stability control recall 13v092000 was performed july 2013, it was to fix this problem. Local Honda dealer found yaw rate sensor failure and wants $1,100.00 to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10653191, filed 2014-11, 108,000 miles“Felt no power when turning steering wheel and had to pullover. After resting the vehicle I it was ok. I felt it last year in may also and dealer hillside Honda in ny just did service and power steering fluid change and charged me. I will go back thus week.”
NHTSA complaint #10682049, filed 2015-02, 79,000 miles“The vehicle in question, a 2005 Honda Pilot ex shudders at or between 35 to 40 MPH.it has almost cost me to lose control and possibly my life. This is a known torque converter problem to Honda,yet they refuse to address their negligence. Sudden,unexpected braking,without brake application is terrifying and also due to manufacturing defects. The steering controls often veer to the right without any apparent cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10519868, filed 2013-06, 89,100 miles“For the second time this week my 2005 Honda Pilot suddenly loses all power and dies, both times I was in a dangerous intersections. It scared me 2 death.”
NHTSA complaint #11343810, filed 2020-08, 161,000 miles“Yes my 2005 Honda Pilot has developed serious kncking and shaking in suspension steering , called Honda they said its not covered under recall I fell it should be for safety reasons .”
NHTSA complaint #10592561, filed 2014-05, 151,900 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 Pilot 2005, Odyssey 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10016356Apr 16, 2005Steering wheel vibration. Dealer visit request.
- 10015301Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request for steering wheel vibration.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 56% |
| 2025 | 44 | 20% |
| 2024 | 20 | 17% |
| 2023 | 19 | 13% |
| 2022 | 9 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 4% |
| 2012 | 11 | 6% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 10% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 37 | 5% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Honda Pilot
176 complaintsBrakes
134 complaintsAir bags
120 complaintsElectronic stability control
97 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
46 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Pilot
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