The Lemon IndexAll cars · Honda Insight · 2005
2005 Honda Insight. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 50% |
| Tires | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 16
Honda filed 16 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Stalls with electrical load after body shop repair
- On some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing
- Information on replacement and removal of junction board from old ima battery and new battery…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl hybrid | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 48 / 58 / 52 | Regular | $1,200 |
| 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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