2013 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

68Engine complaints

32.5%Of all 209 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE68 · 32.5%

SERVICE BRAKES55 · 26.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY17 · 8.1%

POWER TRAIN14 · 6.7%

AIR BAGS14 · 6.7%

Share of the 209 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Honda Odyssey overview page.

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

“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

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Honda Odyssey: 68 of 209 complaints on file (32.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have in total?

209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.