76 of the 2,945 complaints about the Honda Pilot (2.6%) concern Steering, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
76Complaints · Steering
2.6%Share of complaints
0.4×vs. all vehicles
37Last 12 months
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
37 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 26 in the 12 months before — up 42%.
None of these reports describes a crash or fire.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 23V735000 (2023-11-02, model years 2023 and 2024).
My Pilot is making abnormal sounds (such as clicking, creaking, or popping) when turning left at low speed or while parking.
Steering · 2026-10-08 · ODI 11770008
Steering wheel is stiff and constantly clicking when I turn the wheel. My dealership said there have been several complaints but no recall and they could not do anything to fix the issue at this time.
Steering · 2026-10-05 · ODI 11769005
Rapid feedback from steering wheel when going over bumps. When low speed turning, power steering would not activate and all dashboard lights would shut off for a brief moment.
Steering · 2026-10-02 · ODI 11768435
My 2025 Honda Pilot Steering Rack was recently replaced for the second time due to failure/grinding of the bearing. First steering rack was replaced at 500 miles and second rack was replaced at 33,000 miles.
Steering · 2026-10-02 · ODI 11768635
Steering wheel makes a clicking noise. the internal steering rack or the cable reel (clock spring) behind the wheel.
Steering · 2026-09-23 · ODI 11766276
Steering wheel started making a clicking noise after a couple hundred miles. Dealer replaced clock spring and wrapped in felt tape.
Steering · 2026-09-22 · ODI 11766069
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Campaign 23V735000 · 2023-11-02 · Model years: 2023, 2024
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.
