ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2016 Honda Odyssey steering problems
moderate Owners of the 2016 Honda Odyssey have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 Odyssey | 21 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 14 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 11 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 6 |
| 2016 Odyssey (this page) | 6 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 13 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 8 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 4 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service bulletin - While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related fluctuations. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator is not torqued properly.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO POP OR CLICK WHEN TURNING AFTER DOING S/B 16-024, POPPING OR CLICKING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL? WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE COUNTERMEASURES TAKEN TO ELIMINATE THE CONTAMINATION CAUSING THIS NOISE WERENT EFFECTIVE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗OEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEERING SHAFT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ARE NOW BEING USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE VMI STEERING EXTENSION. THIS SB NOTIFIES THE TECHNICIANS TO ENSURE THE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEERING EXTENSION HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH AT THE FACTORY. THIS WILL BRING THE VAN INTO CONFORMANCE WITH VMI UPDATED PROCESSES
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗OEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEERING SHAFT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ARE NOW BEING USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE VMI STEERING EXTENSION. THIS SB NOTIFIES THE TECHNICIANS TO ENSURE THE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEERING EXTENSION HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH AT THE FACTORY. THIS WILL BRING THE VAN INTO CONFORMANCE WITH VMI UPDATED PROCESSES
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 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?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 29,667 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Honda/Odyssey.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.