2013 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Engine (69), Service Brakes (56), Structure (20).
Key takeaways
- 210 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 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7% |
| 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%.
| 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.
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....
Electrical System - filed 2025-12-18
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat heater was malfunctioning. The contact stated that upon engaging the seat heater, the seat heater was intermittently inoperable. Additionally, the contact noticed a strong burning odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to ...
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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.