The Lemon IndexAll cars · Honda Insight · 2001
2001 Honda Insight. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 17% |
| Steering | 17% |
| Tires | 17% |
| Stability control | 17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
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.
02V196000 Jul 2002 Air Bags / Frontal
Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
Risk. THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 94
Honda filed 94 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Engine electrical auto idle stop inoperative in cold weather
- Customer complaints of very little or no ima battery assist and/or stalls after a stop and…
- Manual transmission hard to shift into 1st gear, grinds into reverse
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl hybrid | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 48 / 60 / 53 | Regular | $1,150 |
| 1.0L 3-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 45 / 49 / 47 | Regular | $1,300 |
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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