2013 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Honda Odyssey, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 73,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “spark plugs” (29% of reports).
- 69engine complaints
- 73,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $4,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 20 of 69 complaints (29%)
- Piston rings: mentioned in 16 of 69 complaints (23%)
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 10 of 69 complaints (14%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2013 Honda Odyssey at $4,700, and half of them between $3,250 and $6,350.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 69 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Honda Odyssey engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 19 | 39% | — |
| 2025 Odyssey | 230 | 54% | 18,266 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 43 | 37% | 25,000 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 14 | 14% | 25,500 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 15 | 11% | 4,000 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 26 | 18% | 290 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 70 | 14% | 51,000 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 134 | 14% | 16,000 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 190 | 19% | 73,500 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 10 | 26% | 1,307 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 93 | 34% | 81,600 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 53 | 26% | 37,000 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 59 | 19% | 50,650 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 69 | 33% | 73,000 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 39 | 16% | 62,500 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 25 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 46 | 18% | 104,700 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 34 | 17% | 103,500 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 40 | 8% | 94,000 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 58 | 7% | 100,200 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 74 | 11% | 90,000 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 68 | 8% | 106,000 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 50 | 9% | 110,000 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 32 | 4% | 119,500 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 27 | 3% | 110,500 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 9 | 1% | 150,500 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 9 | 1% | 107,000 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 9 | 2% | 128,000 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 3 | 4% | 169,000 |
| 1996 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 165,800 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started driving abnormally rough. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with oil-fouled spark plugs…
Honda has a known defect with the engine of these vehicles. Specifically the 2013 that I own. I contacted them years ago when their first warranty extension expired because I was never contacted and my vehicle exhibited symptoms right after expiration( bulletin 13-061). Now they have done it again…
My 2013 Honda Odyssey showed a Check Engine Light and came to your Dealership. Initially agent said that it will cover by warranty and later he said that it will not cover by warranty. He is saying that it is expired and it would have been fixed if that showed up in that time frame. I called Honda…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Honda Odysseys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Honda Odyssey (33% of the 210 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda Odyssey engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 73,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,700 (half paid between $3,250 and $6,350), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “spark plugs”, in 20 of 69 complaints, followed by “piston rings” (16).
Other 2013 Honda Odyssey problems
See all 2013 Honda Odyssey problems or engine problems across all Odyssey years.