Honda Insight Problems by Year
NHTSA has 516 owner complaints and 24 safety recalls on file for the Honda Insight, across 16 model years (2000–2022). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (119). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Honda Insight years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Insight year: 2010, 2012, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 Insight: 119 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2019 Insight: 98 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2012 Insight: 59 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 Insight: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Insight: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 Insight: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda Insight problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 124 | 12 | 20 |
| Engine | 91 | 9 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 13 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 51 | 4 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 7 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| Power Train | 25 | 11 | 5 |
| Structure | 25 | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 8 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Tires | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Honda Insight problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Honda Insight model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Insight | 33 | 3 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | More complaints than other years |
| 2021 Insight | 25 | 3 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2020 Insight | 31 | 6 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 Insight | 98 | 8 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Insight | 5 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2013 Insight | 45 | 6 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Insight | 59 | 8 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Insight | 41 | 10 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Insight | 119 | 10 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Insight | 2 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 Insight | 2 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2004 Insight | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Insight | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Insight | 12 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Insight | 15 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Insight | 24 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Insight years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (119), 2012 (59), 2019 (98) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Insight year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda Insight?
Air Bags, with 124 complaints across 12 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Insight have?
24 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.