2003 Honda Insight Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Insight years
- Not enough data 13th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda Insight. That ranks 13th out of 16 Insight model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 197,864 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Honda Insight problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 197,864 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 215,728 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 215,728 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Honda Insight recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Honda Insight.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My hybrid battery is overheating which my hybrid battery is 7 years old with only 31,680 miles on it and its affecting the integrated motor assist and the monitor screen with the control gauges and my vehicles acceleration and making it impossible to drive without it shutting off and locking up, i…
Vehicle was stopped to be parked. Automatic transmission was in d(rive). Key was turned off and removed. Owner walked away for appointment. When owner returned, vehicle had moved. Owner noticed vehicle was still in d(rive). Later test confirmed key could be removed with vehicle in d(rive). *tr
(1) at 5000 miles, we had the oil changed in our 2003 honda insight at ron norris honda in titusville, fl. (2) after 20 miles, the oil pressure light came on and we had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer concluded that the oil filter had not sealed to the engine properly and all fo the oil…
Other Honda Insight years
← 2002 Insight · 2004 Insight →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Insight | 33 | 3 |
| 2021 Insight | 25 | 3 |
| 2020 Insight | 31 | 6 |
| 2019 Insight | 98 | 8 |
| 2014 Insight | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 Insight | 45 | 6 |
| 2012 Insight | 59 | 8 |
| 2011 Insight | 41 | 10 |
| 2010 Insight | 119 | 10 |
| 2006 Insight | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Insight | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Insight | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Insight | 12 | 1 |
| 2001 Insight | 15 | 2 |
| 2000 Insight | 24 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda Insight?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda Insight?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Honda Insight a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Insight model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.