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2013 Honda Odyssey Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 2.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
209Complaints
6Recalls
17Crashes
4Fires
13Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (32.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Engine complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine68 · 32.5%RecalledRecall 13V382000
Service Brakes55 · 26.3%No official action
Structure:body17 · 8.1%No official action
Power Train14 · 6.7%RecalledRecall 13V143000
Air Bags14 · 6.7%RecalledRecall 13V016000
Electrical System14 · 6.7%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE68 · 32.5%
SERVICE BRAKES55 · 26.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY17 · 8.1%
POWER TRAIN14 · 6.7%
AIR BAGS14 · 6.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 6.7%
STEERING14 · 6.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12 · 5.7%
Unspecified / other12 · 5.7%
SEATS9 · 4.3%

Percentages are the share of the 209 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Seats:mid/rear Assembly

NHTSA campaign 17V725000 · 2017 · reported 11/17/2017

If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:mid/rear Assembly

NHTSA campaign 16V933000 · 2016 · reported 12/27/2016

An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine

NHTSA campaign 13V382000 · 2013 · reported 08/27/2013

A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 13V143000 · 2013 · reported 04/15/2013

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 13V016000 · 2013 · reported 01/18/2013

The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY 4 LANE ROAD AT THEIR SET HIGHWAY SPEED, RIGHT ALONG WITH THE REST OF TRAFFIC. I HAD MY 4…”NHTSA complaint 11119959 — filed 08/14/2018 · ENGINE
“REAR ENGINE MOUNT FAILED WITHIN 5 YEARS LESS THAN 36,000 MILES IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION.”NHTSA complaint 11093819 — filed 05/14/2018 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND FELT AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE CONTACT WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11093323 — filed 05/11/2018 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Odyssey?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 68 of 209 NHTSA complaints (32.5%), followed by service brakes (55), structure:body (17), power train (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have?

209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V725000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Honda Odyssey's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.