2013 Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey 2013

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2013 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (11%)

Chart based on 64 repairs.
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2013 Honda Odyssey engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

48980 mi

$450
Main belt tensor had a leak. Replaced the tensor. 
93000 mi

US $1000
Timing belt, water pump, accessory drive belt. 
84000 mi

US $1100
Belt tensioner fail (Leaking hydraulic fluid) 
104000 mi

US $110
Coolant Bypass hose leaking 

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2013 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

99820 mi Several cylinders misfire. Issue was related to VCM subsystem, which led to accumulation of oil in 3 of my cylinders. Dealership offered engine disassembly and clean up of 3 cylinders for 3K or engine replacement for 6K.  I opted to switch plugs and replace engine oil. Bought VCM muzzler and disabled VCM completely. No issues since then. 
117800 mi

C $325
Variable valve timing oil pump seal leaking oil and failed alternator. Total repair cost $1,700 
123380 mi

C $1100
Timing belt and water pump assembly 100,000 kM service interval. 
91000 mi

US $100
Oil change transmission fluid change 
VCM failure 
41540 mi Van went into limp mode and threw the right misfire codes for Honda to then repair on the 8 year no mileage limit VCM safety recall. Due to inactivated cylinders got carbon build up. 
94860 mi

C $1100
Did prevention change of belt , water pump, tensioner 
55000 mi check engine light came on - diagnosed as high oil pressure on start up. repaired under drive train warranty 

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2013 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

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