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2013 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 57 brake complaints for the 2013 Honda Odyssey, 27% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 21,000 miles. No related brake recalls are on file for this year.

Brakes complaints
57
27% of 210
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
21,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel shakes or vibrates strongly when braking, especially at highway speed or downhill on grades.
  • Front brake rotors wear unevenly or warp early, sometimes needing resurfacing or replacement more than once.
  • Braking feels delayed or ineffective at low speed in parking lots or driveways, in some cases leading to a collision with a fixed object.
  • Brakes reportedly fail to stop the vehicle at speed, causing loss of control and multi-vehicle crashes.
  • Rhythmic lurching or pulsation occurs during low-speed braking after dealers machine the rotors, then the shaking returns at higher mileage.
  • One owner reported an air pocket in the brake line requiring the system to be drained and refilled.

When 2013 Honda Odyssey brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 27, 2013, latest Jan 7, 2025.

2013 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2013Sep 2014Jun 2015Jan 2016Jul 2016May 2017Aug 2018Jan 2025
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Jan 2025; peak Jun 2016 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201047 (18%)
  2. 201146 (20%)
  3. 201260 (24%)
  4. 201357 (27%)
  5. 201460 (20%)
  6. 201512 (6%)
  7. 201615 (6%)
  8. 20174 (10%)
  9. 201847 (5%)
  10. 201954 (6%)
  11. 202020 (4%)
  12. 20211 (1%)
  13. 20229 (7%)
  14. 20239 (9%)
  15. 20246 (6%)
  16. 202515 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA lists 57 brake complaints for the 2013 Odyssey, making up 27% of all complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
No related brake recalls are listed for the 2013 Odyssey in the data reviewed.
At what mileage do 2013 Odyssey brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 21,000 miles.
What is the most common brake complaint on the 2013 Odyssey?
Owners most often describe steering wheel shaking or vibration during braking, frequently linked to rotor wear or warping.
Have there been crashes linked to brake problems on the 2013 Odyssey?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake-related complaints for this model year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.