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Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock"
by gotribe
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Dec 15, 2007 (6:50 pm)
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Tried to post this before, didnt work.
I have a 2007 Odyssey Touring with a very annoying "knock" in the steering wheel/column. It occurs upon light acceleration from a stop, and when applying light power in a low speed turn. No other symptoms--van tracks straight, no vibration etc. Dealer/Honda claim this knock is "normal" and that they "all do it". They admit the problem is there but say there is no fix. Has anyone else experienced this or am I getting the runaround?
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Re: Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock" [gotribe]
by skimoe
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Jan 06, 2008 (1:19 pm)
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Replying to: gotribe (Dec 15, 2007 6:50 pm)
Funny you should post this point. I purchased a 2007 EX-L back in August and just brought my van to the shop with this exact issue. Unfortunately, it has been very cold in CT and that seems to play into the issue. The car runs real firm when it is very cold out. The noise I would hear is a thumping while driving over uneven surfaces, turning on an incline and accelerating as you stated. I figure there is some play in the steering linkage, but nothing that would cause this thumping. I notice the thumping sound most when you are at a stop facing down a hill. Turn the wheel left and right...you should hear the thumping sound....
Have said all this, I was not able to repeat this issue with the dealer so I may wait until warmer weather to give it another go....
Have you made any progress on your issue beyond the typical dealer jargin..
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Re: Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock" [skimoe]
by gotribe
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Jan 06, 2008 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: skimoe (Jan 06, 2008 1:19 pm)
I havent made any more progress, but am scheduled to take the van in this week again. My problem, which does sound similar to yours, is getting worse as the weather gets colder here in Cleveland but that may be a coincidence. I am just not going to accept the answer "they all do it" this time with the dealer. Something is definitely wrong. I'll post again after I fight my next battle.
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Re: Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock" [skimoe]
by gotribe
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Jan 14, 2008 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: skimoe (Jan 06, 2008 1:19 pm)
Took the van in to the dealer today to find out what's going on with the steering knock. This is the fourth time I've complained about it. The dealer seems to be doing all they can--this time they re-torqued the subframe bolts to see if that would help. It didnt. Dealer still claims that Honda tells them this problem is "normal" so nothing more can be done under warranty--although they suspect it may be the steering knuckle. Enought is enough--tomorrow I call Honda customer service and tell them this is totally unacceptable. If this is a design/part defect its their problem not mine. I'll Lemon Law this van if I have to. Too bad because otherwise I really like the vehicle.
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Re: Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock" [gotribe]
by honda_oh_no
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Jan 15, 2008 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: gotribe (Jan 14, 2008 4:06 pm)
I have the same problem before. Cause was worn engine mounts  25,000m. Next was the transmission had to be replaced. Then the steering knock came back. Front struts for $800. . I'm cutting my losses and getting rid of this money pit and piece of junk.
I wonder if real automotive engineers designed this van or what. Honda should stop making cars and just go back to motorcycles.
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Re: Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock" [honda_oh_no]
by gotribe
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Jan 15, 2008 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: honda_oh_no (Jan 15, 2008 8:33 am)
Well I hope I dont have all of your problems. I've owned 6 Hondas and 2 Acuras over tthe past 12 years or so, and I sadly have to say that quality is getting worse.
Called Honda Customer Service today and they've started a "case" on my stteering knock problem. Regional Mgr supposed to call me back in two days.
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Re: Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock" [gotribe]
by honda_oh_no
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Jan 15, 2008 (11:12 am)
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Replying to: gotribe (Jan 15, 2008 9:37 am)
I'm sure it will be a walk in the park for you having been a very loyal customer.
Too bad Honda doesn't care for first time owners. And if they don't care, I don't care and absolutely would never endorse Honda or Acura to anybody.
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Re: Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock" [honda_oh_no]
by gotribe
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Jan 22, 2008 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: honda_oh_no (Jan 15, 2008 11:12 am)
Have had a rather surprising result to my steering knock problem. While waiting for Honda Customer Service to decide what they're going to do, I did a little experiemntation. I moved the telescopic steering wheel in both directions, moved the tilt up and down a few times--and presto noise gone!! I'll keep the case open a little longer with Honda in case the problem comes back, but I still cant believe it was this simple.
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Re: Honda Odyssey Steering "Knock" [gotribe]
by gregpope
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Jan 24, 2008 (10:15 pm)
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Replying to: gotribe (Dec 15, 2007 6:50 pm)
I had the same problem with my 2007 Odyssey EX-L. After two trips to the dealer, the customer service rep. drove with me and heard the sound (a popping sound coming from the steering column during turning) for himself. My service rep. did some research and found a service bulletin about this problem. They applied a special grease to the steering "splines" and the problem went away for now. I don't have the service bulletin number with me right now, but it is a noted problem with these vans.
Hope this helps
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Similar problem...
by raam4
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Feb 16, 2008 (5:10 pm)
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We've had a similar problem from the get go of owning our Odyssey. We have a 2007 Ody with 14k on it (we travel a lot) and have taken it to our nearest dealer twice for similar problems. They claim they can't hear it or feel it. What ours does it you can feel something in the steering/pedals and/or hear a faint click/thump when turning to the left especially if there is a speed bump or some unlevel surface area. We don't know what else to do since they can't duplicate it supposedly when they have it. So I guess we just live with it. We love our Odyssey, but would really like to resolve this issue so it's more enjoyable.
I'm going to try adjusting my steering column as someone suggested. I'd love for it to be that simple!
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