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2004 Honda Pilot Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Honda Pilot has 16 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Honda Pilot

Powertrain
138
Airbags
76
Seats
74
Electrical
51
Engine
37
Structure
28
Suspension
25
Other
21
Speed Control
17
Steering
16
Brakes
14
Seat Belts
11
Lights
11
Visibility
9
Fuel System
9
Latches & Locks
4

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 15, 2022STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELSThe steering became extremely loose over time on my Honda Pilot posing significant safety concerns b...
May 12, 2020STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHEN GETTING WORK DONE BY LICENSED MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR FRAME...
Dec 26, 2018STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMKEY WILL NOT NOT TURN IN IGNITION TO START CAR. TRIED SPARE KEY AND ALL SUGGESTIONS FROM GOOGLE, TUR...
Jun 4, 2018STEERINGTIE ROD BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY ...
Oct 14, 2015STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESI HAVE A 2004 HONDA PILOT WITH ROUGHLY 174,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND THE ENGIN...
Jun 11, 2015STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA PILOT. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEER...
Jun 10, 2015STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSUDDENLY CAR STARTED MAKING BAD NOISE FROM ENGINE. I WENT TO STORE TO FIX IT. THEY SAYING ITS FACTO...
Oct 15, 2014STEERINGWE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL GETTING LOCKED. WE HAVE TO REGULARLY TAKE A PAR...
Apr 8, 2014STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH...
Mar 29, 2013STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO INSERT INTO THE IGNITION. ONCE IN, THE KEY WAS THEN VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO...
Jul 28, 2011STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2004 HONDA PILOT SHAKES WHEN YOU BRAKE ON THE HIGHWAY GOING OVER 50 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO SHA...
Aug 1, 2010STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE SHIFT INTERLOCK ALLOWED THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WITHOUT THE PILOT BEING IN PARK. THIS CAUSED THE ...
Jan 1, 2006STEERING2004 HONDA PILOT. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT SPEEDS 75 MPH. CAN'T BE REMEDIED WITH BALANCE OF TIRE...
Oct 1, 2004STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELSSTEERING WHEEL SHAKE. BOUNCES IN HAND. CABIN NOISE/VIBRATION. *NM
Sep 16, 2004STEERINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS RANGING FROM APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 55 MPH...
Dec 1, 2003STEERINGI PURCHASED A 2004 HONDA PILOT AND EVER SINCE WE HAVE OWNED IT WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH VIBRATION AT S...

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