The Lemon IndexAll cars · Honda Insight · 2000
2000 Honda Insight. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,000 and 51,000 miles. Median 25,500, from 5 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 20% |
| Engine | 20% |
| Airbags | 20% |
| Tires | 10% |
| Electrical | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
04V086000 Feb 2004 Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk. AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Manufacturer communications 88
Honda filed 88 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Engine electrical auto idle stop inoperative in cold weather
- Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds
- Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl hybrid | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 49 / 61 / 53 | Regular | $1,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
179 videos about the 2000–2006 Honda Insight, 1.6M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 6 | 40K |
| Cooling system | 4 | 37K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 3 | 20K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 13K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 12K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 6K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 6K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 1 | 4K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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