Steering Problems of Honda Pilot - part 1

Tonight, 11/8/2025 at 7pm mt, while traveling straight at 25-30 mph, power steering suddenly failed and vehicle reported that awd failed with only front wheels powered. Many other failure warnings simultaneously appeared on dash (collision detection, lkas, parking assist, etc). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My family's safety was put at risk. Sudden loss of power steering is very surprising to the driver, combined with the dash reporting a multitude of failure warnings all at once. If we had been driving on the freeway at speed or in the middle of a turn this would have been a very serious safety issue, easily leading to a collision given the sudden change in steering input needed. If traveling in snow or ice, losing awd suddenly would also have been a serious safety issue. No one has inspected the vehicle since the incident, this just happened tonight. The vehicle has only 5,700 miles on it, was serviced by the dealer within the last couple hundred miles to repair all outstanding recalls, and I have had no other issues with the vehicle. There was no warning about and issues with the vehicle prior to this incident. The only thing out of the ordinary immediately prior to the incident is that my phone wasn't able to pair to the infotainment system (which never happens).

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 mph, the vehicle slowed down unexpectedly, and the brake pedal was hard and slow to respond when depressed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to the left, and it was difficult to correct the steering wheel. The vehicle was difficult to control. The vsa light was illuminated. There was a triangle with an exclamation mark symbol displayed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the vsa module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,273.

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I am reporting a serious safety issue with my vehicle related to the steering system. The steering cable reel is binding up, causing difficulty or resistance when turning the steering wheel. This issue affects steering at any speed, making driving unpredictable and unsafe. I am very concerned for my safety, as this could lead to a sudden loss of steering control, putting myself and others at risk. I have brought the vehicle to the dealership, and they have confirmed the problem. They will be replacing the steering cable reel. However, I know there has been many issues with the 2025 Honda Pilot's, and I believe this issue could be another potential defect and may affect other vehicles as well. It needs to be investigated to prevent possible accidents.

Our 2024 Honda Pilot started with a grinding noise in the steering. Our Pilot only has 011,208 miles on it. We took to the dealer and they said the steering rack needs replacing but its ok to continuing driving. The dealer will order the part. Its beend 3 weeks still no part. What happens on all these Pilots if the steering rack freezes up?.

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Unknown.

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When trying to drive my vehicle I noticed the steering wheel became hard to turn. I was able to get a tow truck to drop my vehicle off at the dealership to get it looked at. The dealership is telling me that it is due to a steering problem needing a rack and pinion part. This vehicle is a 2023 Honda Pilot which was just purchased by me in April. There hasnt been any issue until now.

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After driving over a railroad crossing, all driver safety systems disabled, brake system error, awd torque distribution stopped and stated only fwd worked, and power steering stopped working. Was unable to manuever vehicle and had to ease vehicle over. Was able to stop the vehicle and shut it off. Restarted vehicle and power steering came back but other lights remained. Another few minutes went by and systems all returned to normal. This issue caused driver to lose all control of vehicle and thankfully didn't crash since vehicle was only traveling roughly 20 mph. If this happened at highway speed, there would be no way to safely stop the vehicle.

A few days after I got my new 2025 Honda Pilot touring, I was turning a corner and the car jerked a bit and several warning messages came up on the dash. I was able to pull the car into a parking spot and I recorded some of the warning messages (a few photos attached). The car worked fine after restarting and when I called the dealer they said that it may have been a sensor and not to worry. Then two days later, I was reversing out of a parking spot and the power steering stopped working. I was able to brake the car and drive it forward to get to a safe place, but the steering wouldn't work after trying to turn the car off and on a few times. There were also other warning messages that were flashing up on the dash. I had to get the car towed to the Honda dealership and am awaiting a report from them. The car is brand new with only 130 miles on it.

My whole steering wheel detached while driving.

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My vehicle begun to make a clicking noise every time when turning the steering wheel. It has gotten worse over time, almost constantly. I took the vehicle for my first service and mentioned this to the service guy. He mentioned that this is a known problem on some of their Hondas, not just my vehicle and that they tried fixing it on another Honda vehicle but that the problem on that vehicle was worse after they tried to fix it. The guy basically said there is a sensor inside the steering wheel that tells the vehicle how much the wheel has turned (I forgot the name of the sensor). He basically admitted this was a known design flaw and recommended I leave the issue alone or it would get worst if they try to fix it.

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v735000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, the contact stated that afterwards, while driving at various speeds and making a right or left turn, the steering wheel was making an abnormal clicking sound and was jerking abnormally. The lane keep assist warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the rack and pinion were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

2024 Honda Pilot ex-l has a knocking sound when turning steering wheel in either direction when stopped or at slow speed as in parking.

While operating the vehicle under normal conditions, the electric power steering system failed completely. The steering wheel became entirely unresponsive, effectively locking in place. My wife was forced to exert extreme effort to maneuver the vehicle safely off the roadway into a nearby parking lot. This created a serious life safety incident for her and others. Upon failure, the dashboard displayed multiple system errors and safety warnings, including: auto high-beam problem “manual controls available. See your dealer. ” electric power steering system problem “steering assist not available. Do not drive. ” brake system problem “brake performance may be reduced. See your dealer. ” brake hold system problem “apply brake when stopped. See your dealer. ” vehicle stability assist system problem “reduced traction and handling. See your dealer. ” hill start assist problem “vehicle may roll upon brake release. See your dealer. ” trailer stability assist system problem “see your dealer. ” hill descent control system problem “apply brake when descending. See your dealer. ” after turning the vehicle off and restarting it, the steering assist returned temporarily. After arriving to the scene of the incident, I proceeded to the nearest Honda dealership for immediate inspection. The inspection took place on 06/23/2025 and no assignable root cause was found. The dealership attempted to return the vehicle to me at that time, but I refused.

There is a popping noise when turning and hitting bumps and a slight clicking noise when driving. I am very unsure as to where the issue is coming from (cb axle, steering rack, ball joints, bushings, some say welds or loose bolts). I see many people online talking about this issue online. It needs to be addressed.

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When driving at a low speed like in a parking lot, the steering wheel makes cracking noises. The noise becomes more obvious in warm temperatures and after the vehicle has been running for a while.

I purchased a brand-new 2025 Honda Pilot elite, and within the first 1,000 miles of driving, I began noticing multiple concerning noises and performance issues: steering noise: at low speeds, particularly while turning, the steering system emits a subtle but persistent creaking noise/noises from the steering wheel area. The creaking is especially noticeable when making slow turns in parking lots or driveways. It appears to worsen in warmer temperatures and is consistent regardless of road condition. I brought the issue to the dealership's attention, and they kept the vehicle for approximately three weeks. They replaced the clock spring and airbag, claiming the noise was resolved. However, the creaking noise returned shortly after I resumed driving the vehicle. Brake popping: there is also a popping/clicking noise coming from the front left brake area, especially when braking or shifting between drive and reverse. The dealership lubricated the brake hardware but did not resolve the issue. Despite Honda service attempts, the noises persist. Numerous other 2023–2025 Honda Pilot owners have reported similar symptoms online, many citing steering rack/pinion defects or unresolved brake component issues. These defects appear widespread and unresolved by standard dealership repairs. Safety concern: while the issues may currently present as mechanical noises, I am deeply concerned that they may signal underlying defects in critical safety systems—such as steering control and braking performance. Unaddressed, these could potentially lead to steering failure, brake failure, or loss of control, especially during low-speed maneuvers where driver response time may be compromised due to mechanical unpredictability. Request for investigation: I respectfully request that the NHTSA investigate these issues, as they appear to be affecting a growing number of new Honda Pilot vehicles across the 2023 to 2025 model years, the dealership do not know what to do.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming the instrument panel three times and the steering wheel unexpectedly became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the results were unknown. The vehicle was then taken to a mr. Tire to be diagnosed and it was determined that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the front and rear brakes were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

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Steering will make creaking/knocking noise any time the temp warms to 70 or more or if temp is below, after about an hours drive. Hundreds of reports online about this exact issue with dozens of videos, all with the exact same issue. Yet Honda has done nothing to solve the problem or investigate the safety impacts of leaving this issue unchecked. Happens when turning the wheel whether in motion or parked. Doesn’t matter.

Loud clicking noise when turning/steering at low speeds. Problem has been worsening over past several months.

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Steering wheel "clicks" at low-speed turns. This began at 1,500 miles. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership three times for a repair and the clicking returns each time approximately one week after the repair. Concerned that the steering wheel will lose connection with the steering column.

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving and turning in either direction, there was a clicking and squeaking sound coming from the steering column, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable the identify the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the extended coverage or recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was 58,900.

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While driving at low speeds after the vehicle has warmed up there are popping: clicking sounds while turning. Has the vehicle looked at by Honda and of course they didn’t hear anything. Other vehicles have needed the steering rack recalled and I need a recall to be issued for my car. Brand new car should be making noise and no car should be making noise while driving like this. Get it together.

I have clicking,ticking noise coming from the stering wheel area during low spedd turning. I notice the noise around the front lef and right wheel area when I pulling in or out of parking spot.

The vehicle was sold to us with pre-existing major damage to the control arms, bearings and a brake rotor. We heard a metal on metal scraping noise when turning left and immediately took it to a certified Honda dealer who then provided us details of the extent of the damage. The damage to the brake rotor could have caused brake failure and damage to the control arm could have caused on accident. I can't imagine the guilt I'd feel if my [xxx] wife and my [xxx] son got into an accident. This vehicle is their daily driver. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Loud popping noise when steering started at about 2000 miles. The entire steering rack was replaced. At 7000 miles the noise is back along with a clicking in the steering wheel. Took it to the dealership again and they adjusted the clock spring, but it is still there. I am worried because I am afraid my steering will fail. The dealer did reproduce the problem both times. No independent inspection. No warning lamps.

The power steering losses fluid the steering is hard to turn and makes noise and the fluid gets on an area that gets hot I have not had an accident yet.

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Since we purchased the vehicle back in 2019, the truck would stall and want to shut off during driving on and off. We received the recall information back in August and were told to call and make an appointment to service the recall. Back in August they said they didn't have enough parts in stock to service the recall and they would call me when more parts became available. Now we are in December and the truck is getting worse and we have not received any information regarding service to it. We have two young children in the car with us daily and are afraid that something might go wrong with the car.

My 2020 Honda Pilot steering wheel locks or sticks while driving, which terrifies me. After researching the problem online, I found that 2020 Honda vehicles have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect in the steering gearbox assembly. My vehicle is not on the list. Please advise. Thank you!.

Been having engine issues for a while. All the way back to around 32,000 miles. The display says something about rods locker arms or something like that. I've also had an issue with throttle position sensor which was repaired however technician didn't tighten up a boat and I lost the oil pressure. The car was repaired at the end of 2017 in the beginning of 2018 but I've had the issue ever since so I typically don't drive the car too far since that incident. Some of the repairs should be in the carfax however issue shows up from time to time on my display. I've also had to have some steering control module replaced in 2021. And I just got a transmission service to have the torque converter flush and reprogrammed because of constant jerking when accelerating.

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I was driving and I began slowing down as I approached a red light. My vehicle suddenly stopped. I was unable to turn the vehicle back on nor change the gear. When I would press the start button while pressing the brakes, some dash lights would turn on but again I was not able to change the gear. After several attempts of turning the car on, the car started and I was able to change gears to drive. Approximately one or two blocks later, while in motion, the car abruptly stopped again. This time the dash displayed “engine oil pressure low” stop engine. Do not drive”. The car was subsequently towed to a nearby Honda dealership where an inspection was allegedly done and the issue was supposedly fixed. The service notes stated the vehicle was found with low oil levels and that no leak was found. They released the car back to me. Now, one week after I picked the car up from the Honda service department, I encountered the same issue again. While stopped in traffic, my vehicle shut down. I was unable to turn it back on nor change the gears. An orange steering wheel with an orange exclamation mark next to it popped up on the upper right hand corner of my dashboard along with a red battery logo below it. I was on the roadway unable to turn the car back on for approximately one hour. After continuous failed attempts to turn the car on and change the gear, at one point it turned back on and I was able to drive the car.

Clicking and groaning noise when turning the steering wheel. Happens at any speed including when stopped. Randomly started happening one day.

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot the contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 50 mph the contact attempt to accelerate when all of a sudden the following lights illuminated on her dashboard, "brake system, brake hold system, problem, apply break when stopped, see your dealer" "electric power steering system problem" "steering assistance reduced see your dealer" "vehicle stability assist system problem" and the brake light had illuminated. The vehicle also began to deaccelerate and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to bring her vehicle to a stop, and she proceeded to restart her vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked, however the warning lights continued to stay illuminated on the dashboard, and the speed of the vehicle would only accelerate slowly. The contact was able to drive her vehicle to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was advised that they were not able to find anything wrong with the vehicle, besides resetting the system, and returning the vehicle to her. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Vehicle suddenly stop in the middle of traffic no electricity at all wouldn’t start stay cold black out for 5 min . After waiting it power back up on it own after closing the hood.

New 2025 Pilot with about 3,000 miles, driving in montana on a level dusty gravel road at about 5,000 feet altitude. Driving into the morning sun for about 20 minutes at a slow speed of about 30 mph all of a sudden multiple warnings flashed, engine, brakes, etc. Steering was stiff and brakes did not feel active, very stiff. I just coasted to a stop on a desolate gravel road, no other traffic. The engine was still running, did not press on the gas for in large red letters the warning panel said "do not drive". The car was very dusty. If we had been on an interstate at 70 mph that would have been an accident, with steering and brakes inhibited somehow? I shut off the engine, waited 10 minutes, started engine again and warnings still active. Shut off engine and waited 20 minutes. Restarted engine and looked like warning were starting to clear, and steering and brakes felt normal again. With no warnings showing I drove very slowly for many miles with no further occurrences. Slowly worked my way back across the country to florida without any further failures. It appears to all be computer related, perhaps sensors failing and the computer shutting down what must be electrical steering and brake assist. At speeds with interstate traffic, that condition will be an accident. There are no failure codes shown on the access panel. We have an appointment with our Honda service dealer, maybe they will be able to access a computer history to see the failure mode that caused loss of steering and brakes. The fact that a computer can impact those critical systems on a vehicle, is a serious safety issue. Prior to this incident, driving about 30 minutes on a dusty gravel road in montana, some sensor must have been actuating the rear brake caliper, I could hear the scraping sound of pad on rotor, didn't sense the car slowing. The car was dusty, maybe sensors inhibited, the scraping lasted about 15 minutes, at least that it could be heard in the car. Could be a safety iss.

Strange clicking noise during low speed steering left or right and moving steering wheel while parked. Honda dealer states they are unable to replicate issue. Issue is very unusual for a new vehicle. Multiple people have same issues on forums and facebook groups. This is a potential safety issue if there is a faulty electrical steering gear box or suspension component. Honda needs to take responsibility and fix this issue instead of saying they can’t replicate it or that it maybe normal. I took video it is a sound that is audible inside and out.