repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 211 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda Odyssey, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Honda Odyssey has problems
211 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
69Engine4 crash/fire/injury
55Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
20Structure2 crash/fire/injury
16Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
14Steering
14Air bags
14Power train
12Vehicle speed control
9Seats
4117 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 55 | 4 |
| Structure | 20 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 3 |
| Steering | 14 | 1 |
| Air bags | 14 | 9 |
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 7 |
| Seats | 9 | 1 |
| 17 other systems | 41 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2013 Honda Odyssey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
no report yet
Engine
Risk. A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
73kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 42 engine complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles30under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
9 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $2,000 – $5,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Odyssey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Odyssey median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2013 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Deployment of Air BagsNo recall
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started driving abnormally rough. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with oil-fouled spark plugs.…
Honda has a known defect with the engine of these vehicles. Specifically the 2013 that I own. I contacted them years ago when their first warranty extension expired because I was never contacted and my vehicle exhibited symptoms right after expiration( bulletin 13-061). Now they have done it again…
My 2013 Honda Odyssey showed a Check Engine Light and came to your Dealership. Initially agent said that it will cover by warranty and later he said that it will not cover by warranty. He is saying that it is expired and it would have been fixed if that showed up in that time frame. I called Honda…
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