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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5FNRL5H96DB018511 · Checked Sep 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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5FNRL5H96DB•••••• 2013 Honda ODYSSEY

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187on the model
43builds in total
Most reported Structure 2 Electrical System 1 Service Brakes 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Aug 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shuddering with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to Technical…
Structure Jul 2018
We were on vacation last week as we were driving at approximately 70mph on I-64 eastbound in virginia we heard a loud popping sound an then loud airflow. We quickly realized our sunroof had exploded. Thankfully we had it closed and the shade was also closed and no one was hurt.…
Service Brakes Aug 2015
The brake rotors have warped very severely at less than 20k miles of light to normal brake usage. When braking from highway speeds the steering wheel shakes very hard and has surprised my wife who became very concerned for her and our three children's safety. Honda dealers…
Electrical System Jul 2013
The contact owns a 2013 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the air conditioning would automatically activate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The contact stated that the technician advised him that the humidity…
Structure Apr 2018
The paint on the roof has been peeling off due to a defect in the painting process at the factory. This cause paint chips to come off the car and exposes the roof to rusting

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5FNRL5H96DB018511 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.