2013 Honda Odyssey Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body issues account for 29 complaints on the 2013 Honda Odyssey, 14% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 70,150 miles. Two related recalls cover second-row seat sliding and locking problems.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 29
- 14% of 210
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 70,150 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Roof and tailgate paint peels off in multiple spots, sometimes exposing the metal to rust.
- Second row outboard seats slide or fail to lock in place, letting passengers shift during driving.
- Rear sliding door handles detach unexpectedly while operating the door.
- Tailgate hydraulic struts fail and require repeat replacement.
- Sunroof glass has cracked or blown out while driving, described by one owner as a loud pop followed by a hole in the glass.
- Owners report difficulty getting recall parts or notifications for the seat-related campaigns.
When 2013 Honda Odyssey body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 30, 2013, latest Oct 28, 2025.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Honda Odyssey
- 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Odyssey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What structure and body problems are reported on the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Odyssey, 14% of all complaints that year. Owners describe peeling roof paint, second-row seats that slide or fail to lock, tailgate strut failures, and door handles breaking off.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda Odyssey seats?
- Yes. Recall 17V725000 covers second-row outboard seats that can slide sideways, and recall 16V933000 addresses a seat release lever issue on 2011-2016 Odyssey models built through October 2015.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Odyssey is 70,150 miles.
- Did any Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Odyssey, but 2 injuries and 1 fire are recorded among the broader complaint set for this year.