2013 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2013 Honda Odyssey ranks 19th of 21 model years with a complaint index of 10, earning a Best verdict among Odyssey years. It has 210 complaints, 6 recalls, and a median failure mileage of 34,000 miles, with Engine problems the top category.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Odyssey years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 210
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 17
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
Top 2013 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine84 (40%)
- Brakes57 (27%)
- Structure & Body29 (14%)
- Other18 (9%)
- Electrical System16 (8%)
- Airbags14 (7%)
- Steering14 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (7%)
- Fuel System10 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe unexpected forward surges while parking at low speed, sometimes resulting in a crash into a garage or parked car.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during low-speed parking collisions and other crash events.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling down a driveway on its own while in park with the engine running, striking a house.
- Owners reported engine compartment fires starting after the vehicle had been parked, in one case while sitting in a driveway for two days.
- A steering complaint described a loud noise paired with sudden abrupt movement of the steering wheel that led to loss of control and a crash into a ditch.
2013 Honda Odyssey recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 17V725000Nov 17, 2017Structure & Body806,936 vehicles
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 seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Risk: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
- NHTSA 16V933000Dec 27, 2016Structure & Body633,753 vehicles
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 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.
Risk: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
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.
2013 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Among Odyssey model years, 2013 has a complaint index of 10, one of the lowest in the lineup, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Odyssey years.
- What problems does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues as the top problem area at 40% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 27%, with a median failure mileage of 34,000 miles for the model year overall.
- Does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2013 Odyssey, covering the fuel system, airbags, engine, transmission/powertrain, and structure & body components.
- How does the 2013 Odyssey compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 10 and rank 19 of 21 years, the 2013 Odyssey performs better than years like 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025, which all carry Avoid verdicts with much higher complaint indexes.