2013 Honda Odyssey reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 Honda Odyssey has 210 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 20 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Odyssey years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Fuel pump, Middle or rear assembly, and Engine.

Honda Odyssey, 2012–2015 body — Photo by Navigator84, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

210

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (69 of 210), then Service brakes (55) and Structure (20). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 34,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 77,230 miles. Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Odyssey has 245 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2014 has 307 complaints, 38 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Honda Odyssey. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (6)

Recall Fuel pump 2023-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Vehicles affected 2,490,460

Recall seats, middle or rear assembly 2017-11-17 · NHTSA campaign 17V725000

Summary 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.

Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.

Vehicles affected 806,936

Recall seats, middle or rear assembly 2016-12-27 · NHTSA campaign 16V933000

Summary 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.

Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.

Vehicles affected 633,753

Recall Engine 2013-08-27 · NHTSA campaign 13V382000

Summary 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.

Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 (Honda Odyssey) and JB5 (Honda Pilot).

Vehicles affected 270

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2013-04-15 · NHTSA campaign 13V143000

Summary 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."

Remedy Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.

Vehicles affected 204,169

Recall Air bags 2013-01-18 · NHTSA campaign 13V016000

Summary 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.

Remedy Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Vehicles affected 748,481

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (210 total)

Engine

Service brakes

Structure

Electrical system

Air bags

Powertrain

Steering

Speed control

Seats

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel and propulsion system

Tires

Fuel system, gasoline

Seat belts

Child seat

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Exterior lighting

Suspension

Visibility

Adaptive and mobility equipment

Carry handle, shell, and base

Chest clip, buckle, and harness

Equipment

Hydraulic brakes

Other or not sure

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Of the 149 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 34,000 miles. The middle half fall between 16,000 and 77,230 miles.

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Engine · filed 2026-07-20
"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…"
Engine · filed 2026-04-22
"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…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-12-18
"My 2013 Honda Odyssey showed a Check Engine Light and came to your Dealership. Initially agent said that it will cover by warranty and later he said that it will not cover by warranty. He is saying that it is expired…"
Engine · filed 2025-12-10
"The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH at nighttime, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. The contact…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2025-12-05

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2013 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Odyssey	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	18	27	21 MPG	$3100
Odyssey	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	19	27	22 MPG	$2950

Specs and fitment

4th generation, 2011–2017

Body styles Minivan

Oil 0W-20 , 4.5 qt capacity

Tire size P235/65R17 (LX/EX/EX-L) to P235/60R18 (Touring)

Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Certain 2011-2012 Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite models have a documented torque-converter lock-up-clutch judder felt between about 20 and 45 mph. Honda's fix is a software update for the transmission plus a fluid replacement, and the company extended the torque-converter warranty for affected vehicles to 8 years from the original purchase date or 105,000 miles, whichever comes first (Service Bulletins 16-046 and 16-052).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Honda Odyssey reliable?

What are common problems with a 2013 Honda Odyssey?

Is the 2013 Honda Odyssey more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2013 Honda Odyssey been recalled?

The 2013 Honda Odyssey has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Honda Odyssey?

Owners have filed 210 complaints about the 2013 Honda Odyssey with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Honda Odyssey get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Honda Odyssey is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Honda Odyssey take?

US Odysseys in both generations tracked here use 0W-20 (about 4.5 qt on 4th gen; about 5.7 qt on 5th gen with filter).

Does recall 20V-437 cover the Honda Odyssey?

Certain 2018-2020 Odysseys (Honda A88) are covered for power sliding doors: water can enter the outer door-handle cable assemblies; dealers inspect and repair as directed.

What generation is the 2019 Honda Odyssey?

5th generation (2018 onward). 2011-2017 are 4th generation in this catalog.