Worst 2013 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Brakes
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 67 | 1 | 3 | 75,793 mi | |
| Brakes | 55 | 3 | — | 30,315 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | — | 1 | 87,788 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 8 | 1 | 47,492 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | 2 | 58,628 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 64,140 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 24,683 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 7 | — | 38,352 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | 40,725 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | 1 | 51,429 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 89,169 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Vehicle Latch Anchor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Seat Heater:Wiring Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Honda Odyssey
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,884,069 vehicles.
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
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 process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.
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 and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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 module to the airbag cover may be missing.
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2013 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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