2013 Honda Odyssey electrical problems

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Electrical · 280,000 miles · MN

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that they discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 131,000. It was later discovered upon registering the vehicle with the local DMV, that the mileage was 280,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Electrical · 87,900 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat heater was malfunctioning. The contact stated that upon engaging the seat heater, the seat heater was intermittently inoperable. Additionally, the contact noticed a strong burning odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was duplicated. The dealer retrieved DTC: B1C61; and recommended that the front driver's side seat back element and cushion heater be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,900.

Filed Jul 2, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · KY

I’m reporting a repeat engine misfire on my 2013 Honda Odyssey (P0303 – cylinder 3). Honda repaired this issue in 2018 under Service Bulletin 13-081, which followed the Soto v. Honda settlement. Now in 2025, the exact same failure has returned—same code, same cylinder, same symptoms. Honda issued a new bulletin, 25-061 (June 17, 2025), covering 2013–2016 Odysseys with misfire codes P0301–P0304. It extends powertrain warranty coverage to 10 years or 150,000 miles, and includes a grace period through Jan 31, 2026 for any affected vehicle, regardless of mileage or age. My vehicle meets all criteria, yet Honda refuses full coverage, saying my VIN isn’t flagged and they can’t override that due to the federal safety agency restrictions. This seems inconsistent. The bulletin clearly applies to my make, model, year, and exact engine fault. The misfire affects drivability and long-term engine health. I’ve been a loyal Honda customer, servicing the vehicle at authorized dealerships and covering related repairs myself. In addition to the engine problem, I’ve experienced electrical instability due to a faulty battery cable, which required replacement. I’ve also had to address a damaged transmission drain bolt—caused during prior dealer maintenance—which complicated fluid service and added cost. I’m asking the federal safety agency to review whether more VINs should be included under this bulletin, and whether Honda is limiting support too narrowly despite formally acknowledging the defect. I’m providing invoices, diagnostics, estimates and service records to support this including the video inspection.

Filed Oct 9, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX · crash

I drove the car to the spot to park my car , with the normal way as always, lower the speed so I can get into my spot. All of sudden , I felt like something pushed really hard behind my car and it moved forward really fast , I couldn't expect anything like that happened at the moment and lost control , it hit the parking pole so hard and my front end broken

Filed Jun 21, 2021 · Electrical · 56,432 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle's gauges would begin to fluctuate, the electrical systems would begin to malfunction, and the vehicle would display all icon options on the instrument panel. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer a total of 5 times where they could not successfully identify the exact cause of the failure. The contact was told that the alternator may be at fault. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 56,432.

Filed Mar 26, 2020 · Electrical · 199,248 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda odyssey. The contact stated that on various occasions while engaging the keyfob, the power windows and power locks operated independently. The contact spoke with honda of seattle located at (2005 airport way s, seattle, wa 98134) where the contact was informed to replace the battery in the key fob. The contact attempted to use the alternate keyfob however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 199,248.

Filed Feb 28, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · NY

Car engine shut off while in motion on local street. A bad/defective front spool valve leaked oil on the alternator and the alternator went bad right way. Which cause engine to shutdown while car is in motion. Try to start the car, it won't start, neither electrical power. Its very dangerous situation, likely wasnt driving on the highway. Dealer maintenance shop advisor told me that alot honda odyssey have spool valve leaked out to cause the alternator goes bad & shut down the car.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · GA

Engine is backfiring due to piston malfunctioning.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · VA

I was driving on a busy 4 lane road at their set highway speed, right along with the rest of traffic. I had my 4 kids in my 2013 honda odyssey, which I trusted, when without warning, my van shut off. My key was still engaged. There was no warning light or sound. I did not run out of gas. My battery did not die. There was no slowing down, my check engine light did not come on. My car did not overheat. While driving normally, my engine suddenly cut, all my lights went out, my dash went black, and my wheel locked. I was barely able to get the car to go into the right lane and thankfully, my hazards still worked but the rest was dead. I had enough momentum to stay moving for a little while and I eventually got over into a small area beside the road. Somehow I wasn't hit by the many cars around me, including tractor trailers. All I did next was turn my van off, and then turn it back on and it started like nothing ever happened. I had a full diagnostic run at our local dealership and no one could find anything wrong with the vehicle. My car was in motion and driving normally. I needed to schedule a b1 service (oil change and tire rotation) soon but it was not due yet.

Filed Aug 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 35,500 miles · SC · fire

I had just completed a trip to greenville, sc and pulled into my drive. I had taken a load of items into my house when I came back out an notice smoke coming from under the hood. I unlatched the hood to check on the smoke when flames started coming out of from under the hood. I start spraying water under the hood as I call our security which call our local fire department. Our security can and assisted me trying to extinguish the fire until the fire department can and finished extinguishing the fire. The 2013 honda was determined to be a total loss by usaa. The fire department stated it was an electrical/mechanical problem that caused the fire. I contacted hendricks honda dealership in greer, sc about the fire where they could investigate for warranty claim/defect. They did not do anything, they have ignored my request nor has honda automotive of america accepted or investigated.