How common are steering complaints on the 2012 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 9% of the 245 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share of any Odyssey model year in this data.

Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Honda Odyssey?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for the 2012 Odyssey.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Odyssey is 27,500 miles.

Did the steering problems cause crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

How does 2012 compare to other Odyssey years for steering complaints?

The 2012 model's 9% share is higher than 2010 (5%), 2011 (4%), 2013 (7%), and every later year, making 2012 the peak year for steering complaints among Odyssey model years listed.

2012 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 9% of its 245 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any Odyssey model year. There are no related recalls, and median mileage at failure is 27,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 21; 9% of 245
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 27,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel locks up and becomes impossible to turn after driving through water or puddles, sometimes with the battery warning light coming on.
Power steering fails intermittently at low speed, in one case paired with the engine stalling without warning.
Popping or clicking noise from the steering column when turning the wheel, most noticeable at slow speeds or when turning back.
Steering wheel shakes or vibrates at highway speed, especially when braking, giving a feeling of losing control.
A dealer inspection in one case found pump noise on tight turns but reported no defect and made no repair.

When 2012 Honda Odyssey steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2013, latest Jun 6, 2025.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Jun 2025; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Odyssey model year

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

201012 (5%)
201110 (4%)
201221 (9%)
201314 (7%)
201411 (4%)
20156 (3%)
20166 (2%)
20170 (0%)
201813 (1%)
20198 (1%)
20204 (1%)
20211 (1%)
20221 (1%)
20235 (5%)
20242 (2%)
20258 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2012 Honda Odyssey?: NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 9% of the 245 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share of any Odyssey model year in this data.
Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Honda Odyssey?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for the 2012 Odyssey.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Odyssey is 27,500 miles.
Did the steering problems cause crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does 2012 compare to other Odyssey years for steering complaints?: The 2012 model's 9% share is higher than 2010 (5%), 2011 (4%), 2013 (7%), and every later year, making 2012 the peak year for steering complaints among Odyssey model years listed.