2005 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
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ODI 11307934
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
2005 honda pilot with 145k miles suddenly started to apply brakes without warning while driving on straight, flat, dry roads at moderate speeds. If has also occurred at highway speed, but never associated with skidding, sliding, etc. The brakes appear to apply differentially, causing a swerve that needs to be corrected quickly to avoid collision with traffic. The vsa light comes on, and the triangular vsa disconnect…
ODI 11255147
Steering
Steering column has been making a loud sound when turning left or right... Took it to mechanic and they state the steering column is separating from the main controlling device
ODI 11195987
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Faulty electrical issue. Car will just cut off and go dead especially when it rains. This was reported to honda as a safety concern but no one ever followed up with the complaint. This should have been a recall. Car will just cut off and steering wheel locks. This occurs at any speed unexpectly without warning. Occurs while car is in motion without warning. Worsens with heavy rain. This was reported 10 years ago and…
ODI 11083787
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While making a left or right turn, the steering wheel made a bump or popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts, power steering pump, and sway bar failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 287,000.
ODI 10969767
Steering
Felt no power when turning steering wheel and had to pullover. After resting the vehicle i it was ok. I felt it last year in may also and dealer hillside honda in ny just did service and power steering fluid change and charged me. I will go back thus week. *tr
ODI 10682049
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2005 pilot model has 108,000 miles. The vsa light started to come on while i was driving the car. Whenever that happens for a fraction of a second the brakes and steering wheel would lock up and vsa light remains on until vehicle is turned off. The stability control recall 13v092000 was performed july 2013, it was to fix this problem. Local honda dealer found yaw rate sensor failure and wants $1,100.00 to…
ODI 10653191
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
1st incident-i was traveling at a slow rate of speed (approx. 25-30 mph). Heard a growling sound & car suddenly braked on its own. I also felt as if i had lost steering ability. The vsa light flashed on then off during the incident. 2nd incident- same as above only a week later. 3rd incident- about 2 weeks later. My wife was driving the car. Had slowed down to enter the ramp to get on the highway. Again the car made…
ODI 10734361
Steering · Suspension
Yes my 2005 honda pilot has developed serious kncking and shaking in suspension steering , called honda they said its not covered under recall i fell it should be for safety reasons . *js
ODI 10592561
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and began to vibrate. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop and the vsa warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10588899
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was approaching a left turn lane i applied the brakes gently and the left front brake momentarily grabbed causing the vehicle to swerve into the oncoming traffic and the vsa lights activated. This has occurred 9 times in the last 300 miles. I took the vehicle to the dealer immediately and they told me they could not duplicate the problem and they found no problems with the car. Never had a problem until the…
ODI 10567713
Steering
Began to notice significant clockwise-counterclockwise vibration in steering wheel when driving spouse's car. Attempted to solve problem by having tires checked and balanced; no defects were identified and rebalancing didn't solve problem. When unsuccessful, took to second facility and had tires balanced again without resolution of problem. Took car to dealership, who balanced the tires a third time, with not…
ODI 10565157
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2005 honda pilot probably around 40mph, a noise, i turned on the closest road to get out of traffic and was heading up hill, the rpm dial moved erratically, the vehicle did not want to go, there were no engine lights on, the temperature gauge was normal. The vehicle shut off. I had no steering control, because i was on a hill i had to use the emergency brake to stabilize the vehicle. The vehicle had…
ODI 10511377
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the highway at approximately 45 mph, my honda pilot abruptly pulled to the left. It felt like the anti lock brakes actuated. The vsa and triangle light illuminated. The pilot was pulled off the highway where it stopped. The ignition was turned off and on an the condition cleared. *tr
ODI 10492007
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving under slightly wet conditions at a fairly low speed (approx. 25 - 30 mph) and the car seemed, momentarily, as if the left front tire had gone flat and an indicator light with a triangle and an exclamation point and the vsa light simultaneously came on. I pulled over, checked the tire, turned the car off, restarted it and everything was fine for the rest of that day. The next morning, i experienced the…
ODI 10491748
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
Driving along a two lane highway on a 20 degree morning and coasting around a gently curving corner to the right at 45 mph when an unexpected jarring and pulling to the left occurred coupled with a loss of speed and the vsa letters and a triangle indicator lights lit on the dash board.. Needless to say this got my attention and luckily nothing was coming from the other direction. I had not touched the brake pedal…
ODI 10486281
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
This problem began earlier in 2012 and was investigated by the dealer in june. While driving at various speeds (45-75mph), the vsa system engages, locking one wheel for a second or two, and pulling the steering wheel as if in a skid. When this stops, the vsa light is on as well as a yellow triangle with an exclamation point. When the dealer 'fixed' this in june, they repaired a tpms sensor. They also found a brake…
ODI 10476925
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
We recently purchased this car used from anderson honda of palo alto. On several occasions the vsa has engaged for no apparent reason at speeds ranging from 10-35 mph. The vsa engaged at slow speeds when turning and at the faster speeds on the straight-a-way. When the vsa engages the vsa light and warning light turn on. The lights do go off after the car has been turned off and at rest for a few minutes. Most often…
ODI 10486397
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the front wheels and steering wheel seized abnormally. The contact mentioned that the vsc warning lamp illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable diagnose the failure but stated that they would replaced the yaw sensor and the abs sensor as a temporary remedy. The manufacturer…
ODI 10467571
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Vehicle pulls to the left and wheels shimmy on freeway. Purchased 4 new tires with front and back alignment, plus tire balancing on 08-01-12. Vehicle still pulls to the left and wheels shimmy when driving on freeway. *tr
ODI 10483179
Service Brakes · Steering
My wife and i have had multiple incidences with our vsa system in our 2005 pilot over the last several months. While driving anywhere from 5-40mph, the car has locked the brakes and steering. It seems to happen randomly with no prior indications. I did a bit of research online and found no solution to my problem. I saw that the nhtsa was looking into the issue as of october, and i am hoping to find a solution soon.…
ODI 10485841
Service Brakes · Steering
Braking and steering problems happened several times in a 11 or 12 month time frame took it to dealer 4 times and they could not get problem to duplicate and no repairs done. Accident occurred due to these problems a month ago honda will not take ownership of problem. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10503120
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
My pilot has a very bad shake in the steering wheel whenever i reach speeds of 70mph. I've had three wheel balances (one road force balance), two alignments, rotors and brakes checked with no issues with those items. I've had to of the motor mounts replaced on the vehicle since i purchased it which i never had to do on any other vehicles i've ever owned. I told the honda dealer that i think honda corporation should…
ODI 10461422
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
It was night, and my girlfriend and i just exited the freeway, we just turned onto a side street and made it 100 yards when all of the sudden it felt like my left front tire went flat or i hit something and it dragged, i immediately pulled over to inspect, and found nothing. I did notice the vsa and vsa activation indicators on, turning the car off and then on again reset the indicators. Oddly concerned we circled…
ODI 10429988
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
The vehicle in question, a 2005 honda pilot ex shudders at or between 35 to 40 mph.it has almost cost me to lose control and possibly my life. This is a "known" torque converter problem to honda,yet they refuse to address their negligence. *tr sudden,unexpected braking,without brake application is terrifying and also due to manufacturing defects. The steering controls often veer to the right without any apparent…
ODI 10519868