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The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the power steering was inoperable while traveling at low speeds. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current mileage was 120,000. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000... updated 09/19/11 the consumer stated Honda refused to repair the vehicle. Updated 11/28/11
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the steering malfunctioned intermittently and made a knocking sound when the contact turned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the power steering pump was failing because the reservoir was failing. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 50 mph he heard a peculiar noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to air bubbles in the steering fluid. The steering fluid was drained and replaced. The failure occurred fours months after the service repair. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failures, and the technician stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 56,000. The current mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. While driving between 50-60 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes and the steering wheel shook violently. The contact stated that she also heard a whining noise. The whining noise occurred primarily in colder temperatures. The dealer stated that the power steering rack was leaking and needed a power steering rack pump. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.
- Fortworth, TX, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact experienced difficulty turning the steering wheel and took her vehicle to the dealer. The diagnosis was that the power steering pump failed. The pump was replaced at the dealer's expense. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. They stated that the steering wheel suspension needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.
Noise when making a turn. Dealer said that the power steering pump needs to be replaced. Van is only 2 years old. It seems that the power steering pump should last a lot longer that. Dealer said it is not covered by warranty.
Power steering pump created whining noise which the dealer determined was a defective pump. Mileage was about 13K when bought to dealer. Noise was present after long drives (30 mins or more). Power steering pump replaced. New power steering pump has started developed low level noise again.
Power steering pump replaced. Power steering pump replacement did not solve the problem. Power steering pump still making noise. Dealer does not know how to solve problem.
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- Jasper, GA, USA