2010 Honda Pilot: Pulls to the side
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Pilot report: pulls to the side. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 14,750 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2010 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11478947 (filed 08/12/2022): “The contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. the contact stated while driving at various speeds and making right turns, the steering wheel lost power steering. the contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was in idle position. the low pressure o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10984995 (filed 05/11/2017): “Streeing wheel seriously vibrates when breaking over 60 mph. front bushings need replaced at 76,000 miles and dealer said that there was a leak in the hydrolics controling the timing belt which will lead to possible enging replacement. dealer quoted $2500 to …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: honda need to fix (1 reports) wheel alignment (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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