2013 Honda Odyssey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,427miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Honda Odyssey, 7% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,427 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down the highway 70 miles per hour and I adjusted in my seat. My knee knocked the ignition from the on position to off. I quickly turned the key back to the on position. The check engine light was on for several days and went off and remained off.”
NHTSA complaint #11013978, filed 2017-08, 40,000 miles“We purchased a 2013 Honda Odyssey exl 1 year ago (7/18/16). We immediately experienced excessive vibration of the steering wheel while driving, and also braking at highway speeds. The dealer replaced the front tires about 4 months out to correct the problem. I didn't work. We asked them to consider the rotors as the issue, but they were reluctant since they were just resurfaced them before we bought the vehicle. Eventually, they did agree, and all four rotors needed resurfacing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10884302, filed 2016-07, 46,854 miles“In a unpredictable manner, the van looses power when trying to accelerate at speeds of 35-65 MPH. Twice I thought there was a real chance we would get rear ended. Here is what happened on at least 20 occasions over a two week period. 1) I would try to accelerate at speeds of 35-65 MPH and usually when going up hill. 2) the van would not respond (accelerate) but rather the eco light would flash on and off 2 or 3 times and many times the rpms would drop rapidly from 2000 down to 1000 or so. 3) even after 1-3 seconds no response. …”
NHTSA complaint #10983362, filed 2017-05, 31,230 miles“When driving - our traction control and engine light has come on several times and the engine has been so rough that we had to stop and let it cool down before taking it immediately home. The first time we took it in - we were told that something (dirt) may have gotten into the piston chamber and caused a misfire of the spark plugs, but that we should be ok. Then it happened again and again, but becoming more frequent between resetting the codes. We were told just to replace spark plugs 1 & 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10682162, filed 2015-02, 40,000 miles“Engine will shake violently and the check engine light will flash. Misfiring. Pistons and spark plugs need to be changed. Same issue as found in service bulletin 13-081. Honda diagnosed the problem but will not cover the cost of the repair because my VIN unexplainably not included.”
NHTSA complaint #11416370, filed 2021-05, 76,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V143000Apr 15, 2013Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2012–2013, CR-V 2012–2013, Acura RDX 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10145412Sep 28, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10145411Sep 28, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10142437Jun 13, 2018Service 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…
- 10129792Feb 27, 2018Service bulletin - Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch. Replaced by 17-052, 2012-13 Odyssey: Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch
- 10129803Feb 24, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10129799Feb 24, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10108879Jun 20, 2017Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter…
- 10108777May 23, 2017Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. On some 2011?14 Odyssey…
- 10084801Aug 3, 2016Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter…
- 10211577Mar 1, 2016Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 44 | 10% |
| 2024 | 16 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 14 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 128 | 13% |
| 2018 | 166 | 16% |
| 2017 | 7 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 14% |
| 2015 | 41 | 20% |
| 2014 | 73 | 24% |
| 2013 | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 | 24 | 10% |
| 2011 | 19 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 9% |
| 2009 | 18 | 9% |
| 2008 | 41 | 8% |
| 2007 | 78 | 9% |
| 2006 | 87 | 12% |
| 2005 | 106 | 13% |
| 2004 | 221 | 38% |
| 2003 | 533 | 58% |
| 2002 | 608 | 63% |
| 2001 | 332 | 54% |
| 2000 | 228 | 34% |
| 1999 | 170 | 33% |
| 1998 | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Odyssey
69 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSteering
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 31, 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