2025 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 156 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2025 Honda Pilot overview page.
What owners report
“The steering wheel malfunctions creating clicking and creaking noises when turning due to defective steering rack, clock spring, and more. I've taken the vehicle to…”NHTSA complaint 11693782 — filed 10/16/2025
“I am reporting a serious safety issue with my vehicle related to the steering system. The steering cable reel is binding up, causing difficulty or…”NHTSA complaint 11691207 — filed 10/03/2025
“The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 5 MPH and making a left turn, the power…”NHTSA complaint 11687343 — filed 09/15/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Honda Pilot have steering problems?
Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2025 Honda Pilot: 29 of 156 complaints on file (18.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2025 Honda Pilot have in total?
156 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
