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4.7

definitely annoying

Typical Repair Cost:

$772.00

Average Mileage:

44,167 miles

Total Complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced power steering pump with new honda unit (2 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
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problem #3

2009Sep 01

Odyssey LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

I am certain that it will eventually become necessary to replace my steering pump and it annoys me because of the relatively low mileage on my vehicle. At present, the problem consists of very stiff steering while parking or traveling at low speeds. I visited the dealership and was told that they would be glad to diagnose the problem for $138. I went to my regular mechanic who examined my car, went on line to investigate possible problems and then told me that in all likely hood it was the steering pump....he did this for free.
I called the Honda Corporate office and was told that they haven't had a problem with this and since I was beyond warranty there wasn't anything they could do. I have always thought that Honda was more reputable than that and this did not seem very Honda-like. At 64k miles they could have offered me a discount on a new steering pump, at least. ...it is priced at about $400. and rest assured they will get $400. of bad advertising from me.
My important question here is whether or not anyone out there has heard of a sudden loss of steering resulting in an accident. This is a great concern of mine.
Happy trails to all.

George L.

Oakland, CA, USA

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problem #2

2009Mar 01

Odyssey EXL 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles

I bought my Odyssey from a gentleman who had driven it for 29K. The maintenance records that he handed had an item about replacing steering pump. Now at 38K, I again started feeling stiffness. when I finally took it for regular service at 42K, the dealership tells me that the same pump has to be replaced and it will cost me about $575. What the heck?

Is someone at Honda listening. This is not what is expected from a Honda.

M B.

Royersford, PA, USA

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problem #1

2009May 10

Odyssey LX 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,500 miles

I took my car for 30K service at Hayward Honda, CA. I mentioned to them about stiffness in my steering, it thought it could be because of low tyre pressure. Over period of 2 months my hands started to feel the heavy ness of the steering and started to cause some pain. I mentioned it to the service rep.

Surprisingly, they call me and reported my steering stiffness is due to :
SEEMS POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF MAY NOT BE RELEASING.

they REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITH NEW HONDA UNIT.

I was told tht though i had 34K miles on the car since i had purchased it on 29th Nov 2005, it was not in warranty and i had not purchased Extended warranty.

I had bought Honda Odyssey for piece of mind, i feel i should have bought a Dodge Caravan and it could be wel worth it as it was 11K cheaper????

kanteshrathaur

Hayward, CA, USA

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