2013 Honda Odyssey: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 73 owner complaints for the 2013 Honda Odyssey that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751485 (filed 07/20/2026): “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. t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11733136 (filed 04/22/2026): “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 w…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11704260 (filed 12/10/2025): “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…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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