2004 Honda Insight Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Insight years
- Not enough data 14th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda Insight. That ranks 14th out of 16 Insight model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 178,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 1 | 50% | 178,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 178,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Honda Insight recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While i waa driving to work smoke came out of my steering column and my low beams stopped working. I believe the light switch is faulty as was the case with the recall on 2000-2001 honda insights.
Control arm cracked and split while pulling out of a gas station. This vehicle does not have an upper and lower control arm, only lower (made of aluminum for weight reduction). If this happened on the highway, i would likely have veered off the road and be seriously injured, or even worse, dead…
Other Honda Insight years
← 2003 Insight · 2005 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Insight | 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 2004 Honda Insight?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda Insight?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.