Steering Issue - Honda Pilot

at03pilot · 12-03-2010, 09:44 AM

On my 03 pilot I've been noticing that my steering is staring to feel loose. It's seems that my wheel turns too easily. If I run over even a small stone or something my wheel wants to turn. Even on dry pavement it feels like I am driving on ice. I have replace the struts and mounts already. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

LetsGo · 12-04-2010, 04:52 PM

If the struts and mounts are getting replaced anyway, now is the time to get the alignment checked and adjusted also. An alignment issue is my first guess.

Are the tires in good shape and inflated properly? Is there any "play" in the wheel, as in, can you turn the steering wheel any distance without the wheels actually moving? Any weird noises when you steer? How does it behave on wet roads? Are you hauling anything heavy in the back? How's the power steering fluid level? Is the steering effort the same whether you're moving or not?

PILOTHEAD · 01-12-2011, 03:58 PM

Identical issue and seemingly almost identical vehicle and region, going to check fluid level, appreciate if OP can post solution and i will do the same.

We had Timing belt changed late summer and wondering if that had anything to do with it?

12-03-2010, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
at03pilot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ada, mi Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Steering Issue On my 03 pilot I've been noticing that my steering is staring to feel loose. It's seems that my wheel turns too easily. If I run over even a small stone or something my wheel wants to turn. Even on dry pavement it feels like I am driving on ice. I have replace the struts and mounts already. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

01-12-2011, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
PILOTHEAD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 354 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Identical issue and seemingly almost identical vehicle and region, going to check fluid level, appreciate if OP can post solution and i will do the same. We had Timing belt changed late summer and wondering if that had anything to do with it? __________________ 2003 EX Sage Brush Pearl, Lo Jack, Crossbars, Rear Splash Guards, All Season Mats, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Wheel Locks Last edited by PILOTHEAD; 01-12-2011 at 03:59 PM. Reason: Adding question

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12-04-2010, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
LetsGo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 37 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the struts and mounts are getting replaced anyway, now is the time to get the alignment checked and adjusted also. An alignment issue is my first guess. Are the tires in good shape and inflated properly? Is there any "play" in the wheel, as in, can you turn the steering wheel any distance without the wheels actually moving? Any weird noises when you steer? How does it behave on wet roads? Are you hauling anything heavy in the back? How's the power steering fluid level? Is the steering effort the same whether you're moving or not?

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