YearToAvoid

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.

2005 Honda Pilot steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2005Oct 2011Oct 2012Mar 2013Mar 2014Jul 2015Sep 2019Jan 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2012 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Honda Pilot

  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 Pilot model year

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

  1. 200537 (5%)
  2. 20066 (2%)
  3. 20073 (1%)
  4. 20088 (6%)
  5. 200913 (10%)
  6. 20106 (5%)
  7. 201134 (12%)
  8. 201211 (6%)
  9. 201312 (4%)
  10. 20144 (3%)
  11. 20153 (3%)
  12. 201618 (1%)
  13. 20178 (1%)
  14. 20184 (1%)
  15. 20199 (1%)
  16. 20207 (1%)
  17. 20214 (1%)
  18. 20227 (4%)
  19. 202318 (13%)
  20. 202420 (18%)
  21. 202538 (19%)

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.

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.