What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

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Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

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What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

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2013 Honda Odyssey Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

The 2013 Honda Odyssey has 6 safety recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Odyssey had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 17V725000 · 17/11/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.

RiskIf the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.

RemedyHonda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 16V933000 · 27/12/2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.

RiskAn unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

RemedyHonda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.

ENGINE

Campaign 13V382000 · 27/08/2013

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.

RiskA worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyHonda 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).

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign 13V143000 · 15/04/2013

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

RiskIf the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyHonda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.

AIR BAGS

Campaign 13V016000 · 18/01/2013

Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

RiskThe absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.

RemedyHonda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 23V858000 · 18/12/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyDealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

What owners complain about

The systems 2013 Honda Odyssey owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine68

Service Brakes56

Structure20

Electrical System15

Air Bags14

Power Train14

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

Yes. The 2013 Honda Odyssey has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2013 Honda Odyssey owners report?

Owners have filed 209 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2013 Honda Odyssey, most often about the engine, service brakes, structure.

How do I check a specific Odyssey's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2013 Honda Odyssey: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

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Safety recalls

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AIR BAGS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

What problems do 2013 Honda Odyssey owners report?

How do I check a specific Odyssey's history?

Check a specific 2013 Honda Odyssey

2013 Honda Odyssey: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

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Safety recalls

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AIR BAGS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

What problems do 2013 Honda Odyssey owners report?

How do I check a specific Odyssey's history?

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