2013 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 33%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Honda Odyssey, 33% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a recall on my model. This piston rings wear prematurely and cause the engine to stall. The official report (recall #13v382000) lists one of the dangers as the fact that the engine can stall and increase the risk of crash/injury. However, Honda will not cover the repair as the vehicle has a salvage title. However, I do not see how this is not a safety issue and therefore should be legally required to be covered as it puts my family in danger.”
NHTSA complaint #10995821, filed 2017-06, 47,000 miles“While driving on a two lane road in warren county, indiana, and trying to pass a farm vehicle at 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and check engine light started flashing. My vehicle had enough momentum to get around the farm vehicle. Once able to stop, I shut the vehicle off. I restarted the vehicle expecting to see the check engine light, but it was not there, and vehicle ran normally. The next day I purchased an obdii code reader, and vehicle registered a p0303 code. Vehicle has approximately 166,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11350870, filed 2020-08, 166,000 miles“I was driving on a busy 4 lane road at their set highway speed, right along with the rest of traffic. I had my 4 kids in my 2013 Honda Odyssey, which I trusted, when without warning, my van shut off. My key was still engaged. There was no warning light or sound. I did not run out of gas. My battery did not die. There was no slowing down, my check engine light did not come on. My car did not overheat. While driving normally, my engine suddenly cut, all my lights went out, my dash went black, and my wheel locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119959, filed 2018-08, 75,000 miles“The engine stalled and sputtered. The engine light came on and we went to the dealership. The dealer, Honda at the avenues in jacksonville, fl told us that they could not replicate the problem and sent us home. Two days later it happened again and when we took it to the dealer they told us that Honda was recalling our model and that we had to leave the car at Honda for the weekend. Something about replacing the engine block because of melting piston.”
NHTSA complaint #10588234, filed 2014-05, 18,252 miles“A deer ran in front of our 2013 Honda Odyssey van, we hit the deer dead center neither headlight was broken however, the grill, AC condenser, fan, grill, bumper, hood, lock assembly and security system , radiator support and many other parts were damaged totaling $4263.06. The most interestingly in entire incident was the air bags did not inflate or even come out upon impact. We have taken it to jack of diamonds in tyler for the first recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10513928, filed 2013-05, 6,725 milesRelated recalls
- 13V382000Aug 27, 2013Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2013, Pilot 2013
Related service bulletins
- 11028515Feb 1, 2026Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and…
- 11022768Aug 29, 2025Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and…
- 11021759Jul 29, 2025Owner Notification Letter - the piston ring function can deteriorate due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon…
- 11020825Jul 18, 2025Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring wear and sticking from sludge. Oil from the crankcase adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and…
- 11020087Jun 17, 2025Dealer Message - Piston ring effectiveness may be reduced due to excessive wear and oil sludge build-up, which can cause oil to adhere to the spark plug, potentially leading to…
- 11020085Jun 17, 2025Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and…
- 10152433Dec 20, 2018"Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10108391Apr 25, 2017Service bulletin - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set dtcs p0301 through p0304 and cause the mil to…
- 10087402Oct 19, 2016"techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form…
- 10084442Jul 12, 2016"techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 43% |
| 2025 | 243 | 55% |
| 2024 | 46 | 37% |
| 2023 | 15 | 14% |
| 2022 | 15 | 11% |
| 2021 | 26 | 18% |
| 2020 | 71 | 14% |
| 2019 | 135 | 14% |
| 2018 | 190 | 19% |
| 2017 | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 | 93 | 34% |
| 2015 | 54 | 26% |
| 2014 | 59 | 19% |
| 2013 | 69 | 33% |
| 2012 | 39 | 16% |
| 2011 | 25 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 18% |
| 2009 | 34 | 17% |
| 2008 | 40 | 8% |
| 2007 | 58 | 7% |
| 2006 | 74 | 11% |
| 2005 | 68 | 8% |
| 2004 | 50 | 9% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Odyssey
55 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology