honda Odyssey problems
0 safety recalls. 209 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE HONDA DEALER FOR THIS ISSUE, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ROTORS ARE WARPED, THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 16000 MILES ON IT AND IT IS ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD. *TR
AFTER 1 HR OF HIGHWAY DRIVING TO WARM UP THE ENGINE, SMELLING GASOLINE VAPORS AROUND ENGINE BAY, MIDDLE OF CAR ( UNDERCARRIAGE ) AND VAPORS GETTING INTO CABIN. WHEN YOU POP A HOOD, THE GAS VAPORS REALLY GO INTO YOUR FACE. THE OIL ON DIPSTICK SMELLS LIKE GAS ( AS OPPOSED TO…
I came to a stop at the stop sign and dropped off the my kids for PE at a local church. After the stop sign I went left going slowly because of kids in the area. I then went around a dark grey minivan that was pulled over on my right side of the road letting her kids out for…
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 inoperable. Additionally, the contact noticed a strong burning odor…
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Common questions
Is the 2013 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Honda Odyssey is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 55 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Honda Odyssey has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Honda Odyssey?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 209 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.