HondaPilot2004
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  3. 2004
  4. Steering

2004 Honda Pilot Steering Problems

13
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 13 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 8 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi2
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi2
150–400k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 26, 2018 · 12,000 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Key will not not turn in ignition to start car. Tried spare key and all suggestions from google, turning steering wheel, brakes, disconnecting battery. Locksmith charge to repair $300+, per comments on google better to replace or will happen again. Cost to replace $600+. Tried tapping around key hole with screwdriver & hammer while someone turned key, did not work.

    ODI 11164119

  • June 4, 2018 · 185,000 miles

    Steering

    Tie rod broke causing loss of control which resulted in rollover accident when traveling at highway speeds

    Crash reported

    ODI 11123506

  • October 14, 2015

    Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering

    I have a 2004 honda pilot with roughly 174,000 miles on it. It has been well cared for and the engine seems to run great. I acquired the car about a month ago and upon driving it i noticed a faint shuddering between gears upon acceleration from 2-50 mph. The weeks went on and it is now very scary to drive it shudders terribly while accelerating and decelerating from 2-50 mph. It feels as if the vehicle is going to…

    ODI 10785769

  • June 10, 2015 · 120,228 miles

    Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    Suddenly car started making bad noise from engine. I went to store to fix it. They saying its factory recall and we can't fix it. I didn't find any information from your website. Also it's very risky. I suppose to drive my car from michigan to virginia but the auto technican told me wil be risk it's will stop your wheel and you will in big accident. Sears auto didn't fix my car. They refer me to go honda dealer for…

    ODI 10725188

  • October 15, 2014 · 100,000 miles

    Steering

    We have been having problems with the steering wheel getting locked. We have to regularly take a part off of the steering wheel and push a screw driver in the space until the steering wheel unlocks. This happened too often. There is no reason for this to happen. We do the usual: place foot on brake, turn wheels, make sure gear is in place, etc. But the wheel stays locked. *tr

    ODI 10651757

  • April 8, 2014 · 134,505 miles

    Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a load noise emitted from the vehicle when the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to dealer, who stated that the power steering pump seals failed and reservoir was clogged. As a result, the power steering pump and reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…

    ODI 10609272

  • March 29, 2013 · 162,715 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    The key was difficult to insert into the ignition. Once in, the key was then virtually impossible to remove. Furthermore will not turn as it is stuck in between off and accessory positions. Hours were spent jiggling, bringing a locksmith to make attempts at removing without success. The honda pilot had to be towed to dealership. This happened within 1 day of a serviced recall for the interlock lever which involves…

    ODI 10505047

  • July 28, 2011 · 51,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    2004 honda pilot shakes when you brake on the highway going over 50 mph. The steering wheel also shakes when you go around a curve at 40 mph or more. *tr

    ODI 10415569

  • August 1, 2010 · 70,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering

    The shift interlock allowed the key to be removed without the pilot being in park. This caused the pilot to roll backwards in a parking lot. Luckily the lot was fairly flat, so it didn't roll far or hit anything (or anybody!). A honda dealer confirmed the issue, and contacted honda about it. Honda said they wouldn't fix the issue due to the mileage, and the fact that i purchased the vehicle used (from carmax). *tr

    ODI 10479494

  • January 1, 2006

    Steering

    2004 honda pilot. Steering wheel vibration at speeds 75 mph. Can't be remedied with balance of tires. Many pilot owners are complaining about the same issue. *jb

    ODI 10153375

  • October 1, 2004

    Driveshaft · Rim · Steering · Structure

    Steering wheel shake. Bounces in hand. Cabin noise/vibration. *nm

    ODI 10173137

  • September 16, 2004 · 33,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving speeds ranging from approximately 25 to 55 mph, the vehicle began pulling to the right. The vehicle changed lanes within seconds. The contact had to use extreme force to steer the vehicle back into the correct lane. The failure caused the tires to wear before the normal mileage. The dealer replaced the tires at 27,000 miles due to the extreme wear. The steering…

    ODI 10222398

  • December 1, 2003

    Steering

    I purchased a 2004 honda pilot and ever since we have owned it we have a problem with vibration at speed approaching and over 65mph. We have had it to the dealer two times and the have offere no solution and taken the stance that it is the characteristic of the vehicle.*ak

    ODI 10072914