YearToAvoid

2005 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 12% of all 830 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest steering complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 52,608 miles.

Steering complaints
99
12% of 830
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
52,608 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Honda Odyssey steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2005, latest Apr 12, 2022.

2005 Honda Odyssey steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter122005 Q12007 Q12009 Q22010 Q42012 Q42014 Q32016 Q22020 Q1
99 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2022 Q2; peak 2010 Q1 (12).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Honda Odyssey

  1. NHTSA 05V039000Feb 3, 2005Steering203 vehicles

    Steering:column

    On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control.

    Risk: Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.

    Remedy: Owners were notified by telephone on january 25, 2005, and arrangements were made to have their vehicles towed to their dealers and have the repairs performed. The recall began on january 25, 2005.

Steering complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200599 (12%)
  2. 2006127 (18%)
  3. 2007109 (13%)
  4. 200827 (5%)
  5. 20098 (4%)
  6. 201012 (5%)
  7. 201110 (4%)
  8. 201221 (9%)
  9. 201314 (7%)
  10. 201411 (4%)
  11. 20156 (3%)
  12. 20166 (2%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 201813 (1%)
  15. 20198 (1%)
  16. 20204 (1%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20221 (1%)
  19. 20235 (5%)
  20. 20242 (2%)
  21. 20258 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have steering problems?
NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,608 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Honda Odyssey has the most steering complaints (127), compared with 99 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Odyssey concerns the steering: 05V039000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.