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2023 Honda Pilot Steering Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
13%of 147 total for the year
Median mileage
18,234miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Honda Pilot, 13% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,234 miles. 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 trying to drive my vehicle i noticed the steering wheel became hard to turn. I was able to get a tow truck to drop my vehicle off at the dealership to get it looked at. The dealership is telling me that it is due to a steering problem needing a rack and pinion part. This vehicle is a 2023 Honda Pilot which was just purchased by me in April. There hasnt been any issue until now.”

NHTSA complaint #11686248, filed 2025-09

“At about 9700 miles I noticed a popping noise in the steering wheel when it was turned left or right after driving for a few miles and it could be felt in the steering wheel. The popping sound got worse and on July 7, 2025 I took the car to the Honda dealership I bought it from at 11, 900 miles and the master mechanic confirmed the sound and stated the steering rack needed to be replaced. That was done over 4 days but several months later the popping sound that could again be felt in the steering wheel returned. …”

NHTSA complaint #11735303, filed 2026-05

“1st incident: I was traveling on country road. I was approaching two bicyclists on the right. With no oncoming traffic, I began to move into the other lane to go around the bicyclists. The warnings appeared on my dash, and the steering wheel pulled the car back towards the bicyclists. 2nd incident: I was traveling on a country road, goin over a hill. The cameras must have lost sight of the lane markers, dash flashed the lane departure warning and the steering pulled the vehicle towards the oncoming lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #11527338, filed 2023-06

“Vehicle will randomly display multiple warning lights- usually starting with the braking system, until all warnings are triggered. This has happened about 10 times so far. Happens in a variety of driving situations. When car is parked, it then requires multiple presses on start button to turn the car off. Every time this happens the rear lift gate is completely disabled and unable to open. About 11/15/2023 I have a video of the errors I can provide- it is a large file and can’t be attached with the other photos. …”

NHTSA complaint #11556303, filed 2023-11

“I own a 2023 Honda Pilot. On two separate occasions while the vehicle was being driven, the vehicle experienced multiple system warnings and a significant loss of steering assistance. The first incident occurred before July 16, 2026, at approximately 40,605 miles. While my wife was driving, multiple warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel suddenly became extremely stiff and difficult to turn, although the engine remained running. She was able to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and restart it. After the restart, the warning lights disappeared and the steering returned to normal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11763055, filed 2026-09

Related recalls

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261556%
20254420%
20242017%
20231913%
202295%
202141%
202071%
201991%
201841%
201781%
2016181%
201533%
201443%
2013124%
2012116%
20113412%
201065%
20091310%
200886%
200731%
200662%
2005375%
2004163%
2003324%

Other parts of the 2023 Honda Pilot

Seat belts
35 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
20 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Lane departure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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