2005 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L - AROUND 50K MILES, THE POWER STEERING WAS INTERMITTENTLY HARD, ESPECIALLY IN PARKING LOTS. VERY LITTLE ASSIST. AROUND 64K, OUR MECHANIC PURGED THE P/S PUMP OF FLUID AND THE PROBLEM REMAINED. MECHANIC REPLACED OUR P/S PUMP WHICH SEEMED TO WORK INITIALLY, BUT PERHAPS BECAUSE THE ISSUE WAS INTERMITTENT. PROBLEM RETURNED. WE NOW HAVE 104K ON THE CAR AND LIVE WITH THE ISSUE…
2005 honda Odyssey steering problems
moderate 99 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
99
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
POWER STEERING FAILED IN HONDA ODYSSEY 2005. HEARD INTERMITTENT GRINDING NOISES WHEN STEERING, BUT NOISE GOES AWAY IN WARMER TEMPERATURES. HAD PROBLEMS STEERING AND TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP. COST ME $650 TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RESERVOIR. THE CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NEVER REPLACED A POWER STEERING PUMP IN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED AND I HAVE ONE NOW THAT HAS 1…
POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK UNDER 1000 RPMS. PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE TIE ROD DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND FRONT TIE ROD REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE…
POWER STEERING PUMP IS NOISY AT LOW RPM AND VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN AT SLOW SPEEDS. TAKING VAN TO DEALER FOR WARRANTY WORK. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2005 honda Odyssey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 99 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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