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#30 of 40 Re: 2005 Odyssey Steering Problems [milspec45] by milspec45 Jun 13, 2009 (2:48 am)
Replying to: milspec45 (May 25, 2009 2:30 am) We took the van in on tuesday this week, replaced the steering gearbox. While they had it torn apart found something else broke in the steering colum, cable reel?, not exactly sure I understood there explanation but had something to do with the airbags I think. Wife has only driven it three days but no complaints yet. Everything except the rear alignment was covered under warranty so as of now there are no new complaints.   we shall see how long this lasts!!!   milspec 45
#31 of 40 Re: 2005 Odyssey Steering Problems [hase] by macpj Jul 03, 2009 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: hase (Jan 07, 2009 9:33 pm) I bought my 2005 honda new in 2005 and just got the quote form honda on a repair to the exact same problem. No ability to steer at zero or low speeds such as backing out of a parking space. It's been gradually getting worse over the years but Honda told me in 2005 when I first brought it up that it was normal. 600.00 for a new pump.
#32 of 40 Power Steering by amjd1 Jul 28, 2009 (10:23 am)
I've been experiencing a similar problem with my '07 Touring. It audibly "groans" when I turn the wheel at slow speeds and parking the van is essentially done without any power steering assist. It seems to be much worse when the car is warm after driving an hour or more. I'm taking it in for regular service today and I'm going to have them look at it. Replies to this message: amjd1 (Jul 30, 2009 7:17 am)
#33 of 40 Re: Power Steering [amjd1] by amjd1 Jul 30, 2009 (7:17 am)
Replying to: amjd1 (Jul 28, 2009 10:23 am) Power steering unit was dead per the dealer. It was repaired under warranty
#34 of 40 Power Steering Problems by tmcs1959 Oct 08, 2009 (11:53 am)
I bought a 2006 EXL in May this year from a friend of mine. I have always had an intermittent problem with the power steering when trying to park the van. I spoke to the technician at our local Honda dealer and he said that this is common with alot of the ody's he drives in and out of the car bays, but they have found nothing to be wrong. I took it in again today as I am frustrated with having no power steering when I am trying to park the van! The technician just called and informed me that both the power steering pump and rack are on their way out!!!! The base warranty is gone now and I am looking at a $2,500.00 plus repair bill. Has anyone received any help from Honda Manufacturing regarding this problem. I only have about 98,000 km's on this vehicle. Replies to this message: macpj (Oct 08, 2009 4:46 pm)
#35 of 40 Re: Power Steering Problems [tmcs1959] by macpj Oct 08, 2009 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: tmcs1959 (Oct 08, 2009 11:53 am) I spent about the same on a new power steering pump and a new starter on an 05 honda odyssey with 75,000 miles on and both were obviously outside the warranty and both which should not need replacement on a vehicle with 75,000 on it. I did pursue this with Honda and got nowhere. There is obviously a problem and Honda doesn't want to step up and resolve it.
#36 of 40 Re: Vibration Problem on very expensive van!!! [kainer] by vernonstwhiz Nov 17, 2009 (10:53 am)
Replying to: kainer (May 30, 2009 6:56 pm) Had the same problem with steering wheel vibration at 60 mph after purchasing new tires at Big O. Turned out that they tightened the lugnuts too much and bent one of the rotors(sp?) After my brakes were replaced the problem went away.
#37 of 40 Stiff steering while parking and at low speeds by vernonstwhiz Nov 17, 2009 (11:10 am)
My 2006 Odyssey with 60k miles has a steering problem. The local dealership told me that they would be glad to diagnose the problem for $138. My regular mechanic examined my car, looked on line for information, and told me that it is more than likely the steering pump. I contacted the Corporate office Cust. Service and was told that "It hasn't been a problem" and since the warrenty is out there wasn't anything that they could do.  Honda we have a problem here! And you are not making any points with your customers. The least you could have done was to offer me a discount on a new pump. The response I received was not very Honda-like. Replies to this message: robr2 (Nov 17, 2009 1:41 pm)
#38 of 40 Re: Stiff steering while parking and at low speeds [vernonstwhiz] by robr2 Nov 17, 2009 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: vernonstwhiz (Nov 17, 2009 11:10 am) One way to get things like this handled at reduced or no cost is to regularly frequent the dealership and give them high marks on their service work.   I've been going to the same Honda dealership since 1991 and little issues are taken care of at no charge and they go to bat for me with Honda when something big happens. I also make sure to not be a jerk and to give them high marks on the surveys - they do deserve the marks.   It may cost a little more but it pays off in the end.
#39 of 40 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure by rwall10597 Nov 30, 2009 (12:14 pm)
Our power steering pump just failed at 49k. I found a service bulletin that explained the problem exactly, and it said that Honda would consider it fixing it as a courtesy even though it was out of warranty. The dealer explained that they were much tighter then they had been in the past about what they fixed for free, but it was worth a try. Honda ended up paying for all but $100 of the repair, which I guess would have been almost $800 had they not covered it. The dealer was surprised by how much Honda covered, and speculated that the only reason they did was because we have done all are service at the dealer, and we did do the big 30k service, and we were doing the 45k service while they had the vehicle in the shop.   Now, I see two ways to look at this. 1 – Honda was very generous by covering a majority of the repair. 2 – The problem was caused by a tiny screen in a little plastic reservoir that plugs up, causes the pump to suck air, and the bearings burn up. They know about, and I was able to find the details online within a few minutes. Since we do all our service there, you would think they might have been a little proactive on this and helped us to avoid the problem.   Either way, I’m glad it didn’t cost me a bunch of money. It does make me wonder if I need to search on all the service bulletins and see if there are any other problems I need to be worried about, and what symptoms to watch for.   Until the system started whining really loud every time the steering wheel moved at all, which it only started doing the night before we got it fixed, we had no symptoms that would have led you to suspect anything power steering related. For a few weeks, I did notice things were not quite as smooth and quiet as they had been, but nothing specific, and nothing serious enough to get any attention.

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