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#5102 of 5148 Re: Power steering pump noise? [pegathajax] by cccompson Mar 12, 2008 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: pegathajax (Mar 12, 2008 1:10 pm) Yours is a well known issue across the Odyssey model line that, so far as I know, has not had safety implications for anybody yet. Keep on the dealer to fix it or take it to another store.
#5103 of 5148 2006 Touring versus 2007 Touring differences by stillerz Mar 26, 2008 (1:39 pm)
Hi,   Does anyone have a list of difference or changes between the 2006 Touring and the 2007 Touring?   (Or, maybe a link to the 2006 Odyssey sales brochure so I can figure it out)   It looks like tilt/telescoping steering was one change added in 07, but I suspect there were several more...   I'm looking at a used 06 and trying to make the tradeoff versus an 07.   Thanks! Replies to this message: blackexv6 (Mar 26, 2008 1:50 pm) stillerz (Mar 26, 2008 3:54 pm)
#5104 of 5148 Re: 2006 Touring versus 2007 Touring differences [stillerz] by blackexv6 Mar 26, 2008 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: stillerz (Mar 26, 2008 1:39 pm) The BIG change is the transmission....stay away from the '06. The '07 has the more durable 4-shaft transmission shared with the Pilot & Ridgeline trucks.   The 2ND big issue is the droning defect found in the '05 & '06's. The noise is still there in the '07 but the shift points were changed so you wont drone while highway cruising.   If you are new to this forum, check out the Odyssey Transmission problems topic. Most of the tranny failures occurred with the '99-'04 generation, however, I would still stay away from '05 & '06 if you have a choice. Replies to this message: stillerz (Mar 26, 2008 3:54 pm)
#5105 of 5148 Re: 2006 Touring versus 2007 Touring differences [blackexv6] by stillerz Mar 26, 2008 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: blackexv6 (Mar 26, 2008 1:50 pm) Thanks that's helpful!   My choice is between a new 2007 and a high-mileage used 2006.   Price difference is probably around $10k, so I'm trying to make the tradeoffs on what I would get for the money.   Anything else?
#5106 of 5148 Re: Power steering pump noise? [pegathajax] by ahiggy Mar 26, 2008 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: pegathajax (Mar 12, 2008 1:10 pm) Yes--it seems that you are having power steering pump noise. I had mine replaced about a year ago, and now the noise is starting up again. They should fix this at no charge for you, as it is a well known problem. If you live in Florida, you aren't going to be able to duplicate the problem, since it only occurs in colder weather. Something having to do with the fluid thickening with the cold, or so my dealer says. Hope this helps!
#5107 of 5148 blown motor mount? by lance42 May 28, 2008 (10:22 am)
I have an intermitant vibration that occurs at any speed then the load is taken off the motor. The viberation can be overcome by speeding up. I know that the motor mounts are some kind of fluid filled. My question is to you the knowledgeable readers is: Does it sound as I have a blown motor mount? Replies to this message: rockfly (Jul 30, 2008 10:21 am)
#5108 of 5148 2005 Odyssey Steering Problem by brundy Jun 14, 2008 (8:09 am)
I am having issues with power steering at low speeds, such as parallel parking, etc. It is very hard to even turn the wheel at all some times. A Goodyear dealer told me that Honda is well aware of this issue as there have been lots of service bulletins out about it. Since my van only has 54,000 miles, but is out of warranty I am hoping that someone can tell me they have had some luck in getting Honda to eat the cost of repair. This same dealer said that it involves some sort of electronic issue in the steering and not the pump itself. I have checked the fluid level and it is fine so it has to be something else. It also makes that same grinding sound at low speed steering I have heard others complain about. I took it to a Honda dealer back 6 months ago and they said "no trouble found" which was not true. I am not going to be willing to fork over $700 to $800 on a new pump if Honda already knew about this. If need be, I'll go the small claims court route but I don't want the hassle of that if possible. Any suggestions? We live in Louisville so it is not a climate issue that is causing this either.   Thanks, Brundy Replies to this message: pegathajax (Jun 14, 2008 9:41 am) brundy (Jun 19, 2008 8:33 am)
#5109 of 5148 Re: 2005 Odyssey Steering Problem [brundy] by pegathajax Jun 14, 2008 (9:41 am)
Replying to: brundy (Jun 14, 2008 8:09 am) My problem with the steering could only be duplicated when cold. Luckily, the last cold day of the year I finally got it to make the noise on the way to take it into the dealer. It took them less than a minute to say yep, you have a steering problem. I was both happy and frustrated as it took three trips to the dealer to get to this point and the first trip, I told them it was the steering but they couldn't duplicate it, so they wouldn't fix it. It hasn't been cold since, so I can only hope it is actually fixed. I guess I'll find out in December.   When I had my 99 transmission problem I also took it in at least three times (different dealer, in fact I switched because if this) and they claimed ignorance of a transmission problem, and unable to duplicate the problem. I finally, called the national Honda Corp Customer Service and they assigned me a problem number and sent me to a different dealer. All of a sudden, I was treated with respect and they were magically able to find the problem and covered it, even though it was out of warranty. So my recommendation would be to call Honda Corp Customer Service and see if you can get a problem number. This seemed to be magic when interacting with the dealer. I guess, it lets the dealer off the hook for any costs or responsibility.   With my 05 they replaced my rear motor mounts when I was complaining about the steering and vibration. I have seen the motor mounts crop up as a recurring problem as well, but the dealer came up with that fix on their own. I am frustrated with all the known problems that seem to take a ridiculous amount of effort on my part to get fixed. And it seems like I have had more than my share of problems with the Odyssey and I keep saying I won't do it again. But then I have to look at it and say that the company did stand behind their product (eventually) and I did get the problems taken care of all under warranty (even though I was just outside of the 36,000 miles). I'm not sure if other companies would do the same. Good luck. Replies to this message: brundy (Jun 19, 2008 8:33 am)
#5110 of 5148 Re: 2005 Odyssey Steering Problem [pegathajax] by brundy Jun 19, 2008 (8:33 am)
Replying to: pegathajax (Jun 14, 2008 9:41 am) I just took it in the dealer today and they are saying that its going to cost almost $600 to replace the pwr steering pump and resovoir!! I got to believe that Honda is well aware of this issue and I am really ticked off that nobody seems to want to do anything about it! Has anyone else had any luck getting Honda to pay for some of this cost? It would seem as though they should if it's an obvious defect.
#5111 of 5148 Re: 2005 Odyssey Steering Problem by dave594 Jun 19, 2008 (9:11 am)
How long has it been out of warranty? I have found Honda willing to bend over backwards to make a customer happy. Work with your service manager and ask him or her to ask Honda Corporate if they are willing to cover all or part of it under warranty. It's worked for me in the past, especially if you ask nicely and remind them you are thinking of buying Honda in the future. Replies to this message: brundy (Jul 13, 2008 7:47 am)

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