Problems with 2006 Honda Odyssey STEERING

The power steering makes intermittent groaning and screeching noises when the wheel is turned. i've had 2 new power steering pumps installed under warranty with the problem recurring within several thousand miles after repair. i'm scheduled for yet another repair, and think i may have to trade this van for a hyundai before the warranty expires. this van has had the common problem of a rock taking out the a/c condenser, a non- warranty $840 repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact was driving 35 mph when the steering wheel failed to move while making a left turn. the contact stated that every warning light illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.

Our 2006 honda odyssey ex was brought in for service and we requested the technician listen to a whirring noise and difficulty turning the steering wheel. we were informed the power steering pump needed to be removed and replaced. upon further research we found this was listed as a know defect in the 2006 and only a honda service bulletin was provided (07-005 issued 1/27/2009). this seems to be a known defect in this model year for this make of automobile. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to defective part in rear motor mounts *tgw the consumer stated honda was aware of the problem. instead of correcting the problem they were passing the cost to the consumer. the consumer stated he started complaining about the vibration problem in july 2007. despiteseveral trips to the dealership, without fully getting the problem resolved the rear motor mounts were never looked at until the van was out of warranty. the consumer was then informed it would cost $1000 to repair a problem that honda was well aware of. the consumer also stated he was charged $26.00 to un-twist the passenger side seat belt. the dealer stated seat belt don't twist by themselves. two weeks later, after limited use of the set belt, it twisted again. *jb the power steering pump was replaced. updated 10/04/11

While traveling at 35-40 mph i rear-ended a honda accord with my honda odyssey. the accord stopped at a red light.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle made a groaning sound when making a turn. the noise typically occurred after the vehicle reached speeds of 40 mph and above. she took the vehicle to the dealer for repair and was told that there were reports of failure with the power steering pumps for that type of vehicle. the vehicle was repaired and the pump was replaced under warranty. after the repair was made, the vehicle completely lost power steering ability and made it impossible for the contact to steer. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the power steering pump was replaced again. the current mileage is 5,000 and failure mileage was 4,000. the consumer provided the invoices for repair. 05/21/07 *tr

Engine started making a whining noise, mostly when turns were taken. i waited awhile until it just seemed to be getting louder, then continuous. the repair was done under warranty, however since they said that few cars are getting beyond 36,000 miles without needing a new one, when will this have to be replaced again? *nm

I purchased my 2006 honda odyssey in the spring of 2006, and the power steering pump makes an annoying whining noise. i have taken it to honda dealers twice (once in ny & once in fla), and have been told that there is nothing wrong with the pump; that a "minor humming noise is normal". the technician said only that if enough customers complained, a service bulletin would be issued. so i've received no satisfaction or solution to the problem. the whining continues, and i'm supposed to accept it! *tr

Tl* - the contact has a 2006 honday odyssey. the contact stated that when the vehicle was traveling between 5 and 10 mph she heard a humming sound. also, while driving at faster speeds she could not hear the sound. the sound was sometimes like a power tool. the contact stated that itwas as if the engine was revving higher than the speed shewas driving. it only happened when the weather was cold, 40 degrees and below ,and usually after driving about 5 - 10 minutes. the contact made a recording and let the dealer see it, and t the dealer maintained that he could not hear the noise.

My 2006 odyssey has been in the shop 3 times for this complaint. the power steering pump makes a very bad whining noise when the temps are cold. i would say below 50 degrees. when warm weather approaches, you do not hear it. it is very embarrassing to me. the van was purchased brand new in november 2006 with only 4 miles on it. i started having trouble about a month after it was purchased and it was taken back to the dealer where i purchased it which is an hour and a half drive from where i live and the service department claimed they could not duplicate the problem. i finally got tired of taking it back and forth putting additional mileage on my van that shouldn't be and just said i would deal with it. warm weather came and i didn't hear it anymore. well then comes cold weather and i starting hearing it again so this time i contacted american honda and the director for service and he met me half way and he heard the whining noise and stated this is a known problem for honda and they are not sure how to fix the problem. he stated they had put 6 new power steering pumps on another odyssey and could not fix the problem. well they replaced my power steering pump and about a month later it started making the noise yet again. i contacted the service director again and he said he would note it and i could get it fixed when i wanted to so i have now taken my van back to the shop to get it fixed again. i will be writing a certified letter to honda and will file the lemon law if need be. i have 3 kids and i really need my van and this has been the most unpleasant experience for me and my family. i bought a honda due to the reviews and ratings but i will think long and hard about it the next time.*jb

Power steering assist fails when turning quickly (ie: low speed, turning into parking slot). most noticeable when engine is warm. vehicle is 2006 honda odyssey exl minivan with approx 70k miles. honda dealer has replaced the power steering pump 3x with no explanation for the failure other than poor design. latest replacement performed 10/22/10. *tr

Any time when ouside temp drops below 40 deg farenheight and i drive my 06 honda odyssey i get a loud whining at idle and accerleration but more predominantly when turning left to right. after many visits to the dealer because which they could not reproduce the noise, i finally took it in first thing in the morning when the outside temp was below 40 deg for them to verify the noise. they concluded that it was the power stering pump and ordered a new one and installed it. three days later it was still making the noise and again the dealer could not reproduce the noise. so i again took it first thing in the am and they again confirmed the problem. they have since received a tsp bulletin on the problem and are going to try to order the necessary parts to fix my problem. this has been an ongoing problem for me for months and i will be sure to comment if this problem gets corrected.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at an unknown speed, the front end of the vehicle started to vibrate violently and pulled to the side without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was not provided. the vin was not available.

1. interior vehicle lights seem to indicate exterior lights are on when they are not. exterior lights are off at night time. the inability to detect exterior lights are on at night. 2. exterior imitation chrome peels off cheap plastic. 3. poor steering quality for a new vehicle. *tr

Loss of power steering and altenator due to belt slipping when driving on rain covered roads. this auto only has 33,000 miles. *tr

The van has drove terrible almost from the time we have bought it. it pulled very bad on the expressway to the left. it can change lanes all by itself, like autopilot. we took it in repeatedly, and all they would do is give it a front end alignment, and wouldn't test drive it or anything. finally over christmas week they tried and tried to fix it. they adjusted the engine cradle so it was heavier on one side then the other, they adjusted the tire pressure off 2 pounds on one side and tilted one tire 10 degrees off from the other ones. they also put long camber bolts in the engine cradle. well the van now drive worse then ever. they had a factory rep. drive it and before that they told me that they might have to fly in a engineer to try to fix it. he test drove it and said oh it drive like all 2006 honda odsseys. then we were told there was nothing more they could do. we are now going through the bbb to get our money back. we cannot believe how terrible we were treated by brighton honda dealership and by honda's customer service. don't buy a honda ever!!! if there is something wrong with it ever they wont and don't stand behind their vehicles!!! i bought this van for safety for my 3 small children and feel like we are driving a death trap. try driving a van that pulls to the left and then to the right on icy roads. fun!! *nm

Purchased vehicle 5/23/06. vehicle has vibration in steering wheel since purchase. honda has balanced wheels twice without solving problem. i took vehicle to dealer 7/13/06 and asked for repair of defect under new car warranty. dealer refused and gave me a work order stating: honda representative had found, last time in, " vibration to be normal at this time as per dpsm 999"...in conversation with honda rep. he told me vibrations are not a defect but a characteristic of this vehicle. safety, excessive wear on mechanical components and degraded re-sale values are not an issue. it was also my responsibility prior to purchasing vehicle to test drive and determine "characteristics" and either to purchase or decline purchasing on that basis... it appears honda is attempting to shift the burden and expense of their defects on the consumer. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. in 2006, while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. he took the vehicle to the repair shop, but the mechanic could not find any failures and did not replace any parts. the failure has recurred and the steering wheel has become very difficult to turn. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 49,000.

A 1500 rpm, a vibration is felt on the steering wheel when moving under load (not coasting). this occurs every time at the engine speed (not at 1200 rpm or 1700 rpm). the dealer service department said that no problem was shown in the computer. i also complained that i was getting very poor mileage in town (less than 15 mph which i consider not acceptable). the vibration is my main concern since something may be out of balance and cause a failure. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud noise when the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer in may 2006 and the power steering pump was replaced. in october 2010, the vehicle was taken to the dealer again because the contact heard a rattling noise under the hood. the dealer flushed the power steering system and replaced the filter and reservoir. the contact will take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was approximately 64,000. the failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Dt*: the contact stated that the shortness of the steering column creates fatigue while driving 65 mph for prolonged hours on normal road conditions. the vehicle's doors cannot open without pressing the unlock button first which creates a delay in case of emergency conditions. the vehicle's doors will not lock if one of the doors are not closed. the contact expressed that the rear windshield wiper only works intermittently which creates a rear vision problem.

The power steering pump makes an intermittent loud whining noise when at idle, under power, and while turning. the problem comes and goes and only occurs when temperatures drop below 55 -60 degrees. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs in april 2006 but the problem could not be reproduced. after picking up the vehicle the problem began and i returned the vehicle to the dealer to positively identify the noise. pump pressure was check and determined to be normal. i was told that the pump was normal and no repairs were needed. through the warmer months of spring and summer the pump has made no noise. now that the weather is getting cooler the pump is again whinning. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 odyssey. the contact heard a whining noise coming from the power steering pump. the noise grew louder and occurred more frequently. there were no recalls pertaining to the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 38,000.