2013 Honda Odyssey
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 210
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 210 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 518 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 619 |
| 2002 | 960 |
| 2003 | 914 |
| 2004 | 585 |
| 2005 | 830 |
| 2006 | 703 |
| 2007 | 830 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 255 |
| 2011 | 235 |
| 2012 | 244 |
| 2013 | 210 |
| 2014 | 308 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 270 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 992 |
| 2019 | 977 |
| 2020 | 473 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 137 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2025 | 400 |
| 2026 | 43 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
33% · 69 reportsShow complaint excerpts
A deer ran in front of our 2013 Honda Odyssey van, we hit the deer dead center neither headlight was broken however, the grill, ac condenser, fan, grill, bumper, hood, lock assembly and security system , radiator support and many other parts were...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-28
Also filed under Air bags
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Service brakes
27% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
I was in a parking lot going less than 5 miles an hour and was turning right into a parking space. My foot was on the brake, but the car lurched forward and accelerated over the cement chock block, hitting a pole in front of the store.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-15
Structure
10% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
Electrical system
7% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing wiring harness.
Steering
7% · 14 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-03-14Air bags13V016000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…
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2013-05-13Power train13V143000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall…
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2013-09-16Engine13V382000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall…
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2017-04-03Seats16V933000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent .
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2018-04-02Seats17V725000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 69 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 56 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V016000 · Air bags
- Recall 13V143000 · Power train
- Recall 13V382000 · Engine
- Recall 16V933000 · Seats
- Recall 17V725000 · Seats
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2013 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Honda Odyssey is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.