2013 Honda Odyssey engine problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Honda Odyssey — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“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…”
filed Apr 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process…Campaign 13V382000 · Aug 27, 2013
Related service bulletins
Service 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 misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1…
A26-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 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 misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1…
A25-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 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 fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301…
ONL6Z6072025 · Other · issued Jul 29, 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 misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1…
A25-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 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 carbon fouling and misfire triggering DTCs…
AEBM06172025901 · Other · issued Jun 17, 2025
Engine problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 5 | 22% |
| 2025 Odyssey | 151 | 52% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 29 | 35% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 11 | 12% |
| 2022 Odyssey | 15 | 12% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 23 | 18% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 64 | 15% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 128 | 14% |
| 2018 Odyssey | 183 | 19% |
| 2017 Odyssey | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 91 | 34% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 53 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Honda Odyssey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.