This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. After the vehicle was driven for approximately 35 minutes, the contact heard a loud noise and the steering became difficult to move. The failure occurred while driving 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering reservoir filter needed to be replaced. The contact feels that the steering high pressure hose should be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 42,000.
At low speeds, the power steering pump on my 2006 Honda Odyssey ex-L looses all ability to turn. This is especially troublesome when trying to park. The only way to alleviate this is to put the transmission in neutral, apply a foot to the brake, and apply slight pressure to the throttle pedal. This obviously speeds up the power steering pump which allows me to turn the steering wheel. This is not a safe solution to perform for any reason.
Power steering flywheel fell off and the car completely died draining the battery. This resulted in loss of power steering at approx 35mph. When tried to pull to the side of the street, the car power system failed. The battery was drained completely and lost all electrical functions of the car. The car had to be pushed to the side in busy street. It required the assistance from good samaritans. Safety hazard if in remote area and or busy street.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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- Garnet Valley, PA, USA