2005 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Honda Pilot, 5% of all 679 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 21 Pilot model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 108,000 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 37
- 5% of 679
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 108,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Honda Pilot steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 24, 2005, latest Jun 15, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2005 Honda Pilot
- 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 Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Honda Pilot have steering problems?
- NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Honda Pilot, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 108,000 miles.
- Which Honda Pilot year has the most steering complaints?
- The 2025 Honda Pilot has the most steering complaints (38), compared with 37 for the 2005.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Honda Pilot?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Pilot concerns the steering: 05V039000.