2013 Honda Odyssey

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 73 of 210 complaints (35%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (7) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 243 in 2012 to 210 in 2013.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	vs. 2013 Minivan - 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,850–2,950	2,850–2,950	2,850–2,950	2,850	2,850
Combined MPG	21–22	21–22	21–22	22	22
City / Highway MPG	18–19 / 27	18–19 / 27	18–19 / 27	19 / 27	19 / 27
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	404–423	404–423	404–425	404	404
Complaints filed	233	243	210	307	205	Not compared
Recalls issued	5	5	6	5	6	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	11	14	17	10	9	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	2	6	4	0	3	Not compared
Injuries reported	13	22	13	7	10	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	2	2	2	1	1

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Honda Odyssey?

Engine: 73 of 210 NHTSA complaints (35%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda Odyssey get?

EPA rates it 21–22 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Honda Odyssey?

EPA estimates $2,850–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 5-spd	6	3.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Minivan - 2WD	18 mpg (low)	27 mpg	21 mpg (low)	$2,950 (high)	425 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2	Automatic 6-spd	6	3.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Minivan - 2WD	19 mpg (high)	27 mpg	22 mpg (high)	$2,850 (low)	404 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	73	1	3	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	14	0	0	0
Fuel System	10	0	1	0
Electrical	15	1	2	0
Brakes	57	3	0	2
Steering	14	1	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	6	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	19	8	1	7
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	12	7	0	1
Body, Seats & Latches	29	0	1	2
Visibility & Lighting	5	1	0	1
Other	15	4	0	4

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (6)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY · Campaign 17V725000 · Nov 21, 2017
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY · Campaign 16V933000 · Dec 27, 2016
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
ENGINE · Campaign 13V382000 · Aug 27, 2013
Defect: Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.
Consequence: A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 (Honda Odyssey) and JB5 (Honda Pilot).
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 13V143000 · Apr 16, 2013
Defect: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
AIR BAGS · Campaign 13V016000 · Jan 18, 2013
Defect: Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Consequence: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.