2013 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
27/100
#12 most-complained of 16 Odyssey years
The 2013 Honda Odyssey has a Complaint Index of 27 and ranks 12th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" rating relative to other Odyssey years. NHTSA lists 210 complaints and 6 recalls for this year, with Engine issues being the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 210
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 17 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18.5 city / 27 hwy
Top 2013 Honda Odyssey problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during low-speed parking collisions and moderate-speed crashes.
- Some describe sudden unintended forward surges while parking or pulling into a spot, leading to collisions.
- Brake failures are reported, including brakes not engaging at all when pulling out of a driveway.
- Owners describe engine compartment fires, including one that started after a completed road trip and produced flames from under the hood.
- Electrical system issues include a vehicle that reportedly caught fire spontaneously while parked in a driveway.
- A steering wheel reportedly moved abruptly to one side with a loud noise, causing 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?
- Relative to other Odyssey model years, the 2013 rates "Good" with a Complaint Index of 27, ranking 12th worst out of 16 years tracked. It has fewer reported complaints (210) than several later years like 2018 and 2019.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA data shows Engine complaints make up 40% of reports (84 complaints), followed by Brakes at 27% (57 complaints) and Structure & Body at 14% (29 complaints).
- Does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2013 Odyssey, covering the fuel system, structure/body seat brackets, engine piston heat treatment, transmission brake-shift interlock, and airbag rivets. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2013 Odyssey compare to other years?
- The 2013 Odyssey's Complaint Index of 27 is much lower than 2018 (87), 2019 (93), 2020 (80), and 2025 (100), which are rated "Avoid." It is higher than 2015 (13), 2017 (0), and 2021 (7), which rate "Best."
- What is the median mileage for reported failures in the 2013 Odyssey?
- NHTSA data shows an overall median mileage at failure of 34,000 miles, though Engine complaints show a median of 64,500 miles and Brake complaints a median of 21,000 miles.