NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
9 reportsClear category filter195,511 miles · Mar 12, 2017
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
RECENTLY, WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 94, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY VEHICLE ALONG WITH A LIGHT THAT READS "TCS". SHORTLY AFTER THESE TWO LIGHTS CAME ON, MY VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE, I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN TAKING OFF AND MAINTAINING STABILITY ONCE IN MOTION. DURING TRA…
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RECENTLY, WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 94, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY VEHICLE ALONG WITH A LIGHT THAT READS "TCS". SHORTLY AFTER THESE TWO LIGHTS CAME ON, MY VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE, I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN TAKING OFF AND MAINTAINING STABILITY ONCE IN MOTION. DURING TRAVEL ON HIGHWAYS, FREEWAYS, INTERSTATES, OR CITY STREETS, MY VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHIFTS FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR WHEN I PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR, CAUSING IT TO SLOW DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY BEFORE JERKING INTO MOTION IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. ALSO, DURING RECENT NIGHT TIME TRAVEL THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER, GO DIM THEN GET BRIGHT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE ALSO SLOWS DOWN WHEN TURNING CORNERS THEN WILL SUDDENLY JUMP INTO MOTION. ALSO, THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR RECENTLY WENT OFF TRACK CAUSING A SCREAMING ALARM TO SOUND DURING TRAVEL. I HAVE RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE IN THE UPPER HOSE.I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT THE POOR ACCELERATION OF MY VEHICLE AND THE VIOLENT JERKING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE IS MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK, SCHOOL AND ANY IMPORTANT PLACE THAT I NEED TO TRAVEL TO.
NHTSA ODI #10960169
57,163 miles · Jun 14, 2004
Steering
IN MAY OF 2002, I PURCHASED A USED 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY FROM A REPUTABLE HONDA DEALER IN CONWAY, AR. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE CAR HAD 48,680 MILES. THE CAR WAS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS LATER, I NOTICED TWO THINGS: MY GEARS WERE SLIPPING AND MY POWER STEERING FLUID GETTING VERY LOW. ON 10/29/02 (AND 57,163 …
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IN MAY OF 2002, I PURCHASED A USED 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY FROM A REPUTABLE HONDA DEALER IN CONWAY, AR. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE CAR HAD 48,680 MILES. THE CAR WAS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS LATER, I NOTICED TWO THINGS: MY GEARS WERE SLIPPING AND MY POWER STEERING FLUID GETTING VERY LOW. ON 10/29/02 (AND 57,163 MILES), I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER WHERE I RESIDE IN MONROE, LA. IT WAS DETERMINED FROM THE TECHNICIAN THAT MY POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND THAT I HAD TO REPLACE MY ENTIRE STEERING RACK. THANK GOODNESS FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY! RACK WAS REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10075328
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2002
Steering
CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER IS CHARGING FOR THE RECONNECTING OF THE ALARM AFTER RECALL IS PERFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
NHTSA ODI #8020554
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringStructure
SYSTEM ALARM OF THE DOOR ACITIVITIES WHEN SLIDING DOOR CLOSE ,OR NO ALARN ON WHEN DOOR NO CLOSE APROPIATELITY,SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSED APROPIATILITY,5 OR 6 TIME DEALERS CHECK MY SLIDING DOOR INCLUIDE 3 RECALL ,AND INCLUIDE ENGINER OF HONDA (LEMON LAW)AND NOW 4 TIME IN DEALER MY VAN FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE ANSWERS OF DEAL IN LAST TI…
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SYSTEM ALARM OF THE DOOR ACITIVITIES WHEN SLIDING DOOR CLOSE ,OR NO ALARN ON WHEN DOOR NO CLOSE APROPIATELITY,SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSED APROPIATILITY,5 OR 6 TIME DEALERS CHECK MY SLIDING DOOR INCLUIDE 3 RECALL ,AND INCLUIDE ENGINER OF HONDA (LEMON LAW)AND NOW 4 TIME IN DEALER MY VAN FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE ANSWERS OF DEAL IN LAST TIME NOT DUPLICATE , NO PROBLEM,.NOISE IN FRONT BRAKES (4 TIME ), IN TIME I PAID $250,00 APPROX. FOR PROBLEM .THE PROBLEM CONTINUE.WARNING LIGHT OF BRAKES ON IN FRONT PANEL ,ANSWERS DEALER NOT DUPLICATE,?????.NOISE CONTINUE.I SEE NEW HONDA ODISSEY (1999 & 2000) WITH SAME PROBLEM IN SLIDING DOOR . I'M SORRY BY MY ENGLISH AND THANKS FOR YOUR HELP FOR MY, AND THE OTHER CUSTOMER( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA ODI #732561
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringStructure
SYSTEM ALARM OF THE DOOR ACITIVITIES WHEN SLIDING DOOR CLOSE ,OR NO ALARN ON WHEN DOOR NO CLOSE APROPIATELITY,SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSED APROPIATILITY,5 OR 6 TIME DEALERS CHECK MY SLIDING DOOR INCLUIDE 3 RECALL ,AND INCLUIDE ENGINER OF HONDA (LEMON LAW)AND NOW 4 TIME IN DEALER MY VAN FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE ANSWERS OF DEAL IN LAST TI…
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SYSTEM ALARM OF THE DOOR ACITIVITIES WHEN SLIDING DOOR CLOSE ,OR NO ALARN ON WHEN DOOR NO CLOSE APROPIATELITY,SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSED APROPIATILITY,5 OR 6 TIME DEALERS CHECK MY SLIDING DOOR INCLUIDE 3 RECALL ,AND INCLUIDE ENGINER OF HONDA (LEMON LAW)AND NOW 4 TIME IN DEALER MY VAN FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE ANSWERS OF DEAL IN LAST TIME NOT DUPLICATE , NO PROBLEM,.NOISE IN FRONT BRAKES (4 TIME ), IN TIME I PAID $250,00 APPROX. FOR PROBLEM .THE PROBLEM CONTINUE.WARNING LIGHT OF BRAKES ON IN FRONT PANEL ,ANSWERS DEALER NOT DUPLICATE,?????.NOISE CONTINUE.I SEE NEW HONDA ODISSEY (1999 & 2000) WITH SAME PROBLEM IN SLIDING DOOR . I'M SORRY BY MY ENGLISH AND THANKS FOR YOUR HELP FOR MY, AND THE OTHER CUSTOMER( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA ODI #732560
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000
Steering
AT SPEEDS 70 MPH AND GREATER, A SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO THE TIRES AND THAT I SHOULD REPLACE THEM. AT APPROX 20,000 MILES I DECIDED TO DO SO AND THE VIBRATION WENT AWAY. I HAVE HEARD THAT HONDA IS REIMBURSING SOME OWNERS FOR THE EXPENSE OF NEW TIRES IN THIS SITUATION. I AM L…
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AT SPEEDS 70 MPH AND GREATER, A SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO THE TIRES AND THAT I SHOULD REPLACE THEM. AT APPROX 20,000 MILES I DECIDED TO DO SO AND THE VIBRATION WENT AWAY. I HAVE HEARD THAT HONDA IS REIMBURSING SOME OWNERS FOR THE EXPENSE OF NEW TIRES IN THIS SITUATION. I AM LOOKING FOR THE SAME FROM HONDA.( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA ODI #729710
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineLatches/locks/linkages
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ROUGH SOUND ON ACCLERATION AT 50 MPH. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #553652
Mileage unknown · Oct 26, 1999
Electrical SystemEquipmentFuel System, Gasoline
RIGHT DOOR BEEPS WHILE OPENING DUE TO DOOR MOTOR FAILURE. YH
NHTSA ODI #549238
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 1999
Steering
VEHICLE VIBRATES AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR SHIMMYS AT 70 MPH AND UP. DEALER AND TIRE MANUFACTURER CANNOT FIX.
NHTSA ODI #712411
Official recalls
9Jan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Oct 27, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
May 16, 2002
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Jul 6, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAN FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND DISPLAYS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MULTIPLEX UNIT.
Apr 25, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DOOR COULD OPEN COMPLETELY. AN UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF AN OPEN DOOR OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY ON ALL ODYSSEY MINVANS BUILT FROM DECEMBER 3, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 1999. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL ARE APPROXIMATELY 1,612 ODYSSEY MINIVANS THAT HAD THE LATCHES REPLACED UNDER RECALL 99V-158 OR UNDER WARRANTY, THAT MAY NEED TO HAVE THE LATCHES REPLACED AGAIN. OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY HONDA TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR HONDA DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED LATCH ASSEMBLY. LATCHES WITH THE SUSPECT DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED.
Feb 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. A WIRE HARNESS, LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH A METAL PIPE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A FUSE BLOWS, ENGINE POWER, OR OPERATION OF ANY OR ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CAN BE LOST, INCLUDING LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES. A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR LIGHTING, OR A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FEATURE IN BAD WEATHER, COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE WIRE HARNESS AND METAL PIPE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM. IF ANY WIRES ARE DAMAGED, THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, AND THEN INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE COVERING.
Jun 24, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. IN EXTREMELY COLD, WET WEATHER, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY PREVENTING THE THROTTLE RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS OR HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE CONTAINS TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DRILL TWO ADDITIONAL DRAIN HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RESONATOR.
Jun 24, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DOOR COULD OPEN COMPLETELY. AN UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF AN OPEN DOOR OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Jun 24, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ACTUATOR UNLATCHES THE DOOR IN RESPONSE TO INPUT FROM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER. EXCESSIVE GREASE IN THE ACTUATOR COULD CAUSE A SLOW RETURN OF THE ACTIVATION LEVER TO THE PROPER LATCHING POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE ACTIVATION LEVER HAS NOT RETURNED TO THE PROPER LATCHING POSITION BY THE TIME THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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