2008 Honda Odyssey steering problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Honda Odyssey — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Issue with power steering rack and pinion leak. As part of power train, the rack and pinion leak creates safety issue while driving. Turning effects driving and pings, knocks are heard @ 52,000 miles. We have lifetime unlimited miles and years warranty from dealer. Warranty company and dealership…”
filed Dec 3, 2019
“Following a service in which my timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, and power steering pump were changed, the tensioner bolt was sheared off twice while I was driving. The first time that this happened, the mechanic reported that he had never seen this particular problem before. The second…”
filed Dec 21, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 7 | 2% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Odyssey | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Odyssey | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 11 | 4% |
| 2013 Odyssey | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Honda Odyssey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.