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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

BandRecords
100–150k mi10
150–400k mi8
60–100k mi7
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 8, 2009 · 106,621 miles

    Steering

    I have a 2005 honda pilot which i brought at the end of 2006. Every since i have had the car when i run over a rain puddle the steering locks. I thought it was only when it was a hugh puddle but in march 2009 i rain over a puddle that came from a car wash and the same thing happen. I took it to the dealer ship and they informed me that i need a new belt. I had them replace it and 3 weeks later it rained and the same…

    ODI 10273585

  • December 15, 2008 · 45,000 miles

    Body · Exterior Lighting · Steering

    My wife lost control , [redacted] 45 mph (car damage from bumper till rear end) coming to stop in a ditch to her left. No other vehicle/involved, report was filed with insurance, car repaired ( over $10,000 ) i arrived as police officer was interviewing my wife @ our driveway, she was still crying, never had any accidents before, or speeding tickets ( very passive driver, our kids where in the car 3 and 4 years old…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10490502

  • November 1, 2008 · 36,200 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering

    While driving on a trip on the nys thruway, the driver's front brake would intermittently lock up and drag the car to the left. We would hear a noise (abs pump?) and lights would intermittently come on the dash. This would last only a few seconds at a time, but enough to yank the wheel and pull into the left lane. We did make it home. The dealer diagnosed as a defective yaw/stability control sensor. They refused to…

    ODI 10482439

  • August 4, 2007 · 63,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering

    Since i bought my 2005 honda pilot on 06/25/2007. Every time i would drive between 65 and 70 mph my steering wheel would shake. I took my pilot in today for inspection(06/06/2009)and here they tell me my motor mount engine needs repaired. Prior to this i had called them on several occasions and told them that my steering wheel shakes when i drive close to 65-70mph. I was told several times that it is just my…

    ODI 10273003

  • June 1, 2006

    Automatic Transmission · Steering

    Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the vehicle appeared to rock while in motion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who originally stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. However, the next day, the dealer inspected the vehicle again and stated that the transmission failed. The dealer rebuilt the transmission. After…

    ODI 10189816

  • June 18, 2005

    Steering · Suspension

    2005 honda pilot has been to dealer 4 times have not fixed problem thought it was fixed rotated tires problem is back now tires are wearing on edges alignment done on car 4 times this is not the problem with pttr will go off the road in seconds if not careful this is a safety problem. *jb

    ODI 10152500

  • June 1, 2005 · 45 miles

    Steering

    Make: honda pilot 2005 please also review: http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4117&perpage=15&pagenumber=27 which has 27 pages of similar complaints. I just bought a 2005 pilot. I had the hitch installed by honda. I noticed some vibration lower than 70 mph but assumed that i was unfamiliar with the car. Lo and behold, when i drove the car home i noticed a significant vibration in the…

    ODI 10129822