general problems of the 2006 Honda Odyssey - part 2

The power steering just gives out at low speeds, parking lots etc, hard to avoid other cars, scary.

At around 25,000 miles, my 2006 Honda Odyssey developed a noise in the engine bay, while and after driving at highway speeds. The power steering at times seemed without assist. When taken to the dealer, the problem was impossible to replicate, and the problem is increasing in severity and frequency. The vehicle is now out of warranty, and no remedy has been offered by Honda motors, despite many claims of identical safety issues found upon a simple internet search. It is just a matter of time before complete power assist failure will cause a collision, property damage and injury.

Van steering jerks when braking at high speed.

Hi, our 2006 Odyssey has been extremely difficult to steer at low speeds since new. It also makes a loud whine when wheel turned to side at low speeds. We heard that a recall or service bulletin was done for known power steering issues, but when took to dealer were told that our VIN was not included, and they said it was a known issue but would cost hundreds $$ just to diagnose, and possibly thousands to repair. . . Please help! which VIN are covered? are they correct or simply extorting us? thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 30 mph she experienced difficulty steering, and heard a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. She also heard metal grinding coming from the rear brake system. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 50,000 . The current mileage was 69,000.

1. Interior vehicle lights seem to indicate exterior lights are on when they are not. Exterior lights are off at night time. The inability to detect exterior lights are on at night. 2. Exterior imitation chrome peels off cheap plastic. 3. Poor steering quality for a new vehicle.

Loss of power steering and altenator due to belt slipping when driving on rain covered roads. This auto only has 33,000 miles.

The van has drove terrible almost from the time we have bought it. It pulled very bad on the expressway to the left. It can change lanes all by itself, like autopilot. We took it in repeatedly, and all they would do is give it a front end alignment, and wouldn't test drive it or anything. Finally over christmas week they tried and tried to fix it. They adjusted the engine cradle so it was heavier on one side then the other, they adjusted the tire pressure off 2 pounds on one side and tilted one tire 10 degrees off from the other ones. They also put long camber bolts in the engine cradle. Well the van now drive worse then ever. They had a factory rep. Drive it and before that they told me that they might have to fly in a engineer to try to fix it. He test drove it and said OH it drive like all 2006 Honda odsseys. Then we were told there was nothing more they could do. We are now going through the bbb to get our money back. We cannot believe how terrible we were treated by brighton Honda dealership and by Honda's customer service. Don't buy a Honda ever!!! if there is something wrong with it ever they wont and don't stand behind their vehicles!!! I bought this van for safety for my 3 small children and feel like we are driving a death trap. Try driving a van that pulls to the left and then to the right on icy roads. Fun!!.

Purchased vehicle 5/23/06. Vehicle has vibration in steering wheel since purchase. Honda has balanced wheels twice without solving problem. I took vehicle to dealer 7/13/06 and asked for repair of defect under new car warranty. Dealer refused and gave me a work order stating: Honda representative had found, last time in, " vibration to be normal at this time as per dpsm 999". . . In conversation with Honda rep. He told me vibrations are not a defect but a characteristic of this vehicle. Safety, excessive wear on mechanical components and degraded re-sale values are not an issue. It was also my responsibility prior to purchasing vehicle to test drive and determine "characteristics" and either to purchase or decline purchasing on that basis. . . It appears Honda is attempting to shift the burden and expense of their defects on the consumer.

A 1500 rpm, a vibration is felt on the steering wheel when moving under load (not coasting). This occurs every time at the engine speed (not at 1200 rpm or 1700 rpm). The dealer service department said that no problem was shown in the computer. I also complained that I was getting very poor mileage in town (less than 15 mph which I consider not acceptable). The vibration is my main concern since something may be out of balance and cause a failure.