2010 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,928miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,928 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.
“My vehicle is a 2010 Honda Pilot touring. The body of the steering wheel has a hole in the plastic casing on each side--I think to give access to a screw. These holes fall fairly close to where my fingers naturally lie while driving. Today, while driving on the highway, my index finger got entrapped in one of these holes at the first knuckle. This prevented me from steering. I pulled off the highway and managed to extricate my finger. However, this would have been very dangerous if I had been required to make any turns, and it can easily be fixed with a plastic plug. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292176, filed 2009-11, 5,800 miles“Streeing wheel seriously vibrates when breaking over 60 MPH. Front bushings need replaced at 76,000 miles and dealer said that there was a leak in the hydrolics controling the timing belt which will lead to possible enging replacement. Dealer quoted $2500 to fix. The information on the bushings and timing belt was discovered while have the air bag replaced. Also, there was another customer that got the same news on his car. After looking at the complaints these are common problems which Honda does not help with and you don't know if the same problem will reoccur if you do fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10984995, filed 2017-05, 76,000 miles“Compliance bushing tore and leaks causing irregular tire wear and handling issues. Noticed from online forums this seems to be a common problem with these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10473886, filed 2012-09, 46,800 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Pilot. While making a right turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the steering wheel became loose. The dealer stated that the front compliance bushing fractured. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,056.”
NHTSA complaint #10638748, filed 2014-09, 55,056 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making right turns, the steering wheel lost power steering. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was in idle position. The low pressure oil warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11478947, filed 2022-08, 185,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129502Mar 13, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 Odysseys & Pilots, 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and…
- 10129511Mar 4, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 Odysseys & Pilots, 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and…
- 10129522Feb 27, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 Odysseys, 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s & Pilots with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and…
- 10129548Feb 19, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 Odysseys, 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s & Pilots with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and…
- 10129818Feb 12, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s, Pilots & Odysseys with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and pulsation/vibration…
- 10141154Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s, Pilots & Odysseys with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and pulsation/vibration…
- 10036976Apr 20, 2012Honda: with some 2009 and 2010 honda pilots, the vehicle pulls to the right while driving on a straight road. *rm updated 7/27/12.
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 2010 Honda Pilot
32 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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