2013 Honda Odyssey engine problems

The 2013 Honda Odyssey has 75 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Engine complaints

27%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Odyssey engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

13V382000EngineAugust 27, 2013 · 270 units

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).

What owners report

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 23, 2013 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have?

NHTSA has 75 complaints about the 2013 Honda Odyssey engine — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Honda Odyssey engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 13V382000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.