2013 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Engine (69), Service Brakes (56), Structure (20).
Key takeaways
- 211 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 | 33% |
| Service Brakes | 56 | 27% |
| Structure | 20 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 7% |
| Power Train | 14 | 7% |
| Steering | 14 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 6% |
| Seats | 9 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-03
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that they discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 131,000. It was later discovered upon registering the vehicle with the local DMV, ...
Engine - filed 2026-07-20
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. The contact was infor...
Engine - filed 2026-04-22
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 with bulletin 25-061....
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More for the 2013 Honda Odyssey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.