63 of the 2,824 complaints about the Honda Pilot (2.2%) concern Steering, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
63Complaints · Steering
2.2%Share of complaints
0.34×vs. all vehicles
33Last 12 months
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2025 model (20, 10% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1). 33 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 18 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “steering”, “wheel”, “rack”, “clicking” and “turning”. 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).
While driving to work this morning. Rate of speed under 45 mph with no apparent issues. Suddenly warning lights on the dash lit up and steering became difficult.
Steering · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761563
We bought our 2025 Pilot in XXX. Within the first 500 miles, the steering wheel was locking up when trying to turn left or right. I was very concerned driving it that it could have locked up during driving and caused an accident.
Steering · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760531
The steering box has failed twice in under 60000 miles 53601-TG7-A02
Steering · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11759895
With about 59,800 miles, a rattling noise under the driver's side of the car began near the end of June, 2026 and gradually became louder, specially on bumpier streets.
Steering · 2026-08-22 · ODI 11758801
The vehicle has suffered a life-threatening, complete loss of power steering while driving under identical, hazardous conditions on two separate occasions. There were no warning lights or inductors prior to either event. 1.
Steering · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758657
during a routine trip thru the [XXX]/[XXX] section of [XXX] our 2025 Honda Pilot suddenly lost power steering capability, we could hardly control the vehicle and had to manage an exist to a side street.
Steering · 2026-08-16 · ODI 11757250
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.
How common are Steering problems on the Honda Pilot?
63 of the 2,824 complaints about the Honda Pilot (2.2%) concern Steering, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda Pilot model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2025 model (20, 10% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1).
Is there a recall for Honda Pilot Steering problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 23V735000 (2023-11-02, model years 2023 and 2024).