Power Steering Light On problems of the 2005 Honda Pilot

~tl the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while at a stand still, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the eps sensor replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

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 when the vsa engages the car shudders slightly, both the brake and the gas pedal shudder and vibrate. The car feels like it is slowing momentarily. In the most recent episode on Nov. 27. The car was traveling 35 mph down hill and the steering pulled slightly to the left.