2025 Honda Pilot steering problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 2, 2026OHSteering

   My 2025 Honda Pilot Steering Rack was recently replaced for the second time due to failure/grinding of the bearing. First steering rack was replaced at 500 miles and second rack was replaced at 33,000 miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11768635 · source
2. Filed Oct 2, 2026MASteering

   Rapid feedback from steering wheel when going over bumps. When low speed turning, power steering would not activate and all dashboard lights would shut off for a brief moment. Incident has been verified and repaired by replacing the power steering rack assembly

   NHTSA complaint #11768435 · source
3. Filed Sep 8, 2026VADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSteering

   Lost power on steering wheel while driving, unable to turn left/right. All of the warning lights related to braking, lane assist, hill descent, adaptive cruise control, trailer stability assist, hill start assist, low speed breaking, auto-high beam, parking sensor detector, etc.. "All wheel drive system problem. Only front wheels may be powered. See your dealer."

   NHTSA complaint #11762900 · source
4. Filed Aug 29, 2026OHSteering

   We bought our 2025 Pilot in XXX. Within the first 500 miles, the steering wheel was locking up when trying to turn left or right. I was very concerned driving it that it could have locked up during driving and caused an accident. It was taken to Honda East in [XXX] where they agreed the steering rack was bad and replaced it. Currently it has 33,000 miles and is making a grinding/growling sound when turning. Took it back to Honda East (same location) on XXX, where they again…

   NHTSA complaint #11760531 · source
5. Filed Aug 21, 2026OKSteering

   The vehicle has suffered a life-threatening, complete loss of power steering while driving under identical, hazardous conditions on two separate occasions. There were no warning lights or inductors prior to either event. 1. The vehicle suffered a complete steering failure while driving over railroad tracks with a child inside the vehicle. A full replacement of the steering gearbox and power steering rack was performed under warranty (Defect Code: 03001 [Binding/Sticking],…

   NHTSA complaint #11758657 · source
6. Filed Aug 16, 2026PADriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   during a routine trip thru the [XXX]/[XXX] section of [XXX] our 2025 Honda Pilot suddenly lost power steering capability, we could hardly control the vehicle and had to manage an exist to a side street. We received a message on the dash board of a lost of power steering assistance and to notify the dealer. We shut the car off, restarted and gained control of the vehicle less the lane departure feature. At this time we made an appointment with Fred Beans in Abington for…

   NHTSA complaint #11757250 · source
7. Filed Aug 12, 2026OHElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The steering wheel became extremely difficult for my husband to turn. Power steering went out on my 2025 Honda Pilot Trailsport. Numerous warnings were then displayed on the vehicle's dashboard screen, it was impossible to drive, and caused us to have to get towed. We had it towed to a Honda dealer for repair, where it was discovered that the steering wheel had more turns in one direction than the other, the shaft boot was misplaced, non-factory pins on the steering rack…

   NHTSA complaint #11756592 · source
8. Filed Aug 11, 2026MABrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   I was driving on a somewhat bumpy road (due to construction works in that location), when suddenly several warning lights came on. Driver assist was disabled, power steering and electrical braking were disabled as well. I was driving at 10mph (this was at a roundabout) so was able to control the vehicle and safely navigate it to a place where I could park. I turned off the vehicle and waited a few moments. When I turned it back on the warning lights cleared and I had power…

   NHTSA complaint #11756236 · source
9. Filed Jul 19, 2026CABrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   While driving my 2025 Honda Pilot at normal road speeds, multiple warning messages suddenly appeared on the dashboard, including steering system warnings. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and felt as though it had locked, creating a serious safety hazard. I had very limited ability to steer the vehicle and could have lost control, especially if this had occurred at higher speeds or in traffic. The vehicle had to be towed to a Honda dealership for…

   NHTSA complaint #11751427 · source
10. Filed Jul 19, 2026ILElectrical SystemEngineSteering

    Started up vehicle, and (all the bashboard warning lights illuminated),tsa,check engine light,power steering, brake lights.....all of them. Doors won't lock, and the raido stays on, even when the vehicle is completely turned off. Vehicle purchased on:12/02/2024. 3 miles on the odometer. Currently 14,000 miles.. honda corporation attempting not honor the warranty. $8400 dollars, to fix,and to contact my insurance company, and claim rodent damage; I, wouldn't have to pay, the…

    NHTSA complaint #11751387 · source
11. Filed Jul 14, 20264,000 miFLAirbagsSteering

    The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel made an abnormal clicking sound. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure and associated the failure with air bag and an incorrect installation of the steering wheel. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…

    NHTSA complaint #11750240 · source
12. Filed Jul 6, 2026NEBrakesOther / UnknownSteering

    While driving roughly 15 MPH, my car displayed emergency messages, brake applied automatically by the vehicle and the power steering failed. In order for me to get out of the way of traffic in an intersection, I had to veer to the opposite side of the road passing oncoming traffic. The following lights were displayed "TSA, Hill start assist problem vehicle may roll upon brake release, Vehicle Stability Assist problem reduced traction and handling, brake system problem brake…

    NHTSA complaint #11748454 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology