Power Steering Fluid Problems of Honda Pilot

Power steering return pipe developed a sudden leak resulting loss of fluid after about 10 miles, resulting in very hard steering and near loss of control. Pipe has corrosion with a pinhole leak at the bracket holding it to the frame.

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Tl the contact owns a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact added steering fluid to the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Honda of sumner, 16302 auto ln, sumner, wa 98390, (253) 826-6800) where it was diagnosed that the steering column rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. The VIN was not available.

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Complete loss of power steering while stopped or at low speeds (trying to pull into a parking space) and front end/steering column shaking while breaking at 60 mph. I was told by the service rep at the Honda dealership that I lost my power steering because there was a leak from eroded seal, causing power steering fluid to leak into the boots on the underside of the vehicle. For this reason, there was never any leakage onto the ground to ever indicate that there was a leak. Additionally, a warning light never came on in my dashboard to alert me of the issue. As a result of the leak, I was told that I needed to replace my entire power steering rack because it was not something covered under my Honda power train warranty. I was also told that I needed new brakes and rotors for the shaking issue, but after researching this issue, I found that this has been a frequently reported issue in Honda Pilots and may actually stem back to the power steering issue. Yesterday, I received another call advising me that the power steering pump also needed replaced due to suspected damage that incurred due to it being dry from the leak.

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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 irradically, 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 died. I turned the ignition to the off position and then tried to restart since we were on a 2 land road with no guard rail and a steep drop off beside the passenger side. When I tried to turn it on, a light came on the alt temp. I was unable to get the vehicle down and had to wait for assistance. We lifted the hood and it was not hot coming from inside but there was a fluid leaking. My vehicle was towed to the Honda dealership. I was told that this has happened to several other Honda Pilots. We could have been killed if we were on the highway when this vehicle died with no warning or lights. I was told that they think something when with the radiator which leaked fluid into the transmission. They don't know yet if the engine is dead until the work on the rest of the vehicle. The customer service person from Honda, gladys, is not willing to assure me that if my vehicle is repaired it wont happen again and that we will be safe. My family feels that this is a faulty design that cause the vehicle to have a catastrophic break down. We have own Honda's for over 25 years and have never had a complaint.

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While consumer was merging from one lane to another. Driver turned steering wheel and it locked up. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership indicated that the power steering pulley assembly had broken completely off of the vehicle. Ts.