2022 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,900 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.
“I am the original owner of a 2023 Honda Pilot with only 17,500 miles. I brought the car to an auto repair facility for its annual New York State inspection. My trusted mechanic discovered that there was a problem with the “rack and Pinion” steering assembly it and could not pass inspection. This problem also ruined the two front tires. He called a local Honda service center to inquire about the problem and check on outstanding recalls. He was told that this was a known problem, but there has not been a recall yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11774058, filed 2026-10“2022 Honda Pilot - steering wheel / front of car started to make a clanking noise when driving over speed bumps / noise started around 35k miles on odometer. Two different service appointments with Honda pointed to shocks and sway bar links; 3rd non honda service appointment found the issue to be a failing rack and pinion. 3rd service appointment replaced the rack and pinion / sound is gone and vehicle steers tight once again. mileage was 44k when replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11713282, filed 2026-01“The contact owns a 2022 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving and turning in either direction, there was a clicking and squeaking sound coming from the steering column, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who was unable the identify the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the extended coverage or recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was 58,900.”
NHTSA complaint #11691839, filed 2025-10, 58,900 miles“When you brake and turn the steering wheel to the left it makes a loud clanging noise and the steering wheel shakes. The car feels loose and it does not feel safe to drive. The dealership states it’s the steering rack. It has been happening for 5 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11626942, filed 2024-11“Vehicle suddenly stop in the middle of traffic no electricity at all wouldn’t start stay cold black out for 5 min . After waiting it power back up on it own after closing the hood”
NHTSA complaint #11620171, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11019239May 14, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of steering gearbox noise while turning or going over a bump…
- 11015015Feb 27, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of steering gearbox noise while turning or going over a bump…
- 11014325Feb 5, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of steering gearbox noise while turning or going over a bump…
- 11010680Nov 11, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of steering gearbox noise while turning or going over a bump…
- 11010113Oct 25, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of steering gearbox noise while turning or going over a bump…
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 2022 Honda Pilot
45 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsLane departure
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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.
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