2013 Honda Odyssey: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2013 Honda Odyssey, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

6Safety recalls
209Owner complaints
3Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

6 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
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 s
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
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 se
Engine
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, resulti
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
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 f

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 12 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 7 owner complaints
Excessive oil consumption — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Engine
68
Service Brakes
56
Structure
20
Electrical System
15
Air Bags
14
Power Train
14

Is 2013 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Odyssey years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013 ◀ this
209
2014
307
2015
199
2016
260
2017
38
2018
928
2019
875
2020
415
2021
123

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have?

The 2013 Honda Odyssey has 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2013 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA has 209 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, paint peeling / rust, excessive oil consumption. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.