Honda Inspire Problems by Year
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Honda Inspire, across 3 model years (1995–1997). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Honda Inspire years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Inspire model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 Inspire: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Inspire: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 Inspire: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
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 Inspire problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda Inspire model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Inspire | 9 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1996 Inspire | 9 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1995 Inspire | 5 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Inspire years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (9), 1996 (9), 1995 (5). 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 Inspire?
Air Bags, with 10 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Inspire have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.