2000 HONDA INSIGHT
1 recalls, 34 complaints - 92 TSBs
04V086000 Feb 24, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 APR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
34 total complaints
5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 27, 2015
HONDA INSIGHT 2000 LOW BEAM LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT HONDA IS REFUSING TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN DID NOT SHOW A RECALL. THE HONDA INSIGHT 2000 IS LISTED FOR THIS RECALL. I HAVE OWNED MANY HONDAS IN THE PAST, BUT NOW AM EXTREMELY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2014
Incident date: Mar 21, 2014
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE 2000 INSIGHT. FIRST, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD BUT FOUND NOTHING. I GOT BACK IN AND THE SMELL CAME BACK AS I STARTED DRIVING. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE HEADLIGHTS GOT DIM FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN WENT OUT. I ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 7, 2014
Incident date: Mar 21, 2014
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE 2000 INSIGHT. FIRST, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD BUT FOUND NOTHING. I GOT BACK IN AND THE SMELL CAME BACK AS I STARTED DRIVING. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE HEADLIGHTS GOT DIM FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN WENT OUT. I ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 7, 2012
Incident date: Apr 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED. THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED SO THAT THE CONTACT COULD CONTINUE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 7, 2012
Incident date: Nov 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS IN OPERATION, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2010
Incident date: Jan 13, 2010
THE "DIM" HEADLIGHTS ON MY HONDA INSIGHT WENT OUT. THE "BRIGHTS" STILL WORK BUT NO DIMS. I CHECKED ON LINE AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY CAR FOR A FAULTY DIM SWITCH THAT WILL MAKE THE DIMS GO OUT. WHEN I CALLED A DEALER AND GAVE HIM MY VIN HE SAID MY CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN "THROUGH" THE RECALL AND AN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 17, 2010
Incident date: Jan 13, 2010
THE "DIM" HEADLIGHTS ON MY HONDA INSIGHT WENT OUT. THE "BRIGHTS" STILL WORK BUT NO DIMS. I CHECKED ON LINE AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY CAR FOR A FAULTY DIM SWITCH THAT WILL MAKE THE DIMS GO OUT. WHEN I CALLED A DEALER AND GAVE HIM MY VIN HE SAID MY CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN "THROUGH" THE RECALL AND AN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 14, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2003
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY 2000 HONDA INSIGHT WENT OUT AT 7,000 MILES AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. THEY REPLACED THE ON BOARD COMPUTER AND NOW THEY SAY THEY CAN FIX IT BUT WANT $500.00. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY 2 TIMES. THE LARGE ONE THAT POWERS THE CAR. DESPITE MANY MANY T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jan 5, 2007
Incident date: Dec 7, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT'S 2000 HYBRID HONDA INSIGHT HAD A DEFECTIVE BATTERY. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER . DURING THE LAST INCIDENT THE CAR BECAME STRANDED ON A BUSY ROAD IN THE DARK WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS. THE DEALER TOLD HIM TO COME IN SO THAT THEY COULD REPAIR THE BATTERY.*AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Dec 11, 2006
Incident date: Dec 8, 2006
I DROVE MY (ALWAYS GARAGED) INSIGHT TO WORK ON A COLD MORNING WHERE THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 15 DEGREES WHEN I REACHED MY PLACE OF WORK AT 7:20 A.M. I RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE, IN THE PARKING LOT AT A LITTLE AFTER 12:00 P.M. TO FIND THAT THE REAR GLASS WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THIS IS THE MAIN REA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 20, 2006
PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT DATE, THE IMA BATTERY IN MY 2000 HONDA INSIGHT, HAS REPEATEDLY LOST ITS CHARGE, RAPIDLY (CALLED A "RECALL EVENT"). THIS CAUSES AN UNEXPECTED HESITATION AND LACK OF ACCELERATION. ON THE INCIDENT DATE, I WAS ENTERING A HIGHWAY FROM AN ON RAMP AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE AT THE RATE T... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Sep 19, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CAR MADE VERY MINIMAL NOISE. HAD SCHEDULED THE CAR TO BE LOOKED AT. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT THE CAR HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP WITH ALL FOUR TIRES OFF THE CAR. WHEN THE CONTACT THE CAR BACK THERE WAS NEW NOISE. BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER NEXT DAY. ... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Dec 24, 2004
Incident date: Dec 21, 2004
THE REAR HATCH WINDOW OF THE INSIGHT "SELF-DESTRUCTED" WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THE WEATHER HAD BEEN EXTREMELY COLD (IN THE TEENS), THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE ALL DAY WHILE AT WORK, AND THE REAR DEFROSTER HAD BEEN USED ON THE COMMUTE HOME. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, T... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 26, 2004
Incident date: Nov 25, 2004
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. AS A RESULT THE SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE USED. *AK *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IN A FIVE MONTH PERIOD THE RETRACTOR FAILED. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: May 18, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ALL DIGITAL READINGS ON THE DASHBOARD VANISHED. ALSO, THE POWER WINDOWS AND POWER STEERING SIMULTANEOUSLY WENT OUT. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND REPAIRED IT. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED THREE TIMES ON TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT MECHANISM FAILED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 17, 2003
Incident date: Sep 14, 2003
THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) IN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY LOSES POWER ON A FREQUENT BASIS. THIS CAUSES A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER THROUGH A PROCESS CALLED "RECALIBRATING" IN WHICH THE BATTERIES BECOME FULLY DISCHARGED, AND THEN RECHARGE AGAIN VERY SLOWLY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. A... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 20, 2003
I OWN A 2000 MODEL 5 SPEED HONDA INSIGHT. PERIODICALLY, AND WITH NO PATTERN OF PREDICTABILITY, THE ELECTRIC ASSIST PORTION OF THE HYBRID ELECTRIC MOTOR/ GAS ENGINE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS POWER IS GREATLY DIMINISHED, DANGEROUSLY SO IN SOME CASES: I.E. WHEN TRYING TO MERGE WITH FAST MOVING FREEWAY TRAFFIC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 26, 2003
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
MY CAR LOSES ALL ELECTRIC ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING. A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OCCURS AND CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, LEAVING THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY STALLED. THE BATTERY-CHARGE DISPLAY GIVES NO INDICATION THAT THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WILL OCCUR. GENERALLY IT IS SHOWING... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Aug 16, 2003
THE STATE OF CHARGE GAUGE ON MY 2000 HONDA INSIGHT NO LONGER ACCURATELY REPORTS THE STATE OF CHARGE OF ITS IMA BATTERY. BOOST FROM THE IMA BATTERY IS CRUCIAL FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL POWER TO ACCELERATE SAFELY ON FREEWAY ONRAMPS, WHEN OVERTAKING CARS ON 2-LANE HIGHWAYS, ETC. WITH INCREASING FREQUE... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jul 21, 2003
CONSUMER STATES LESS THAN 24000 MILES THREE OF THE VEHICLE TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURE. T16565R1478F. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 24, 2003
Incident date: May 10, 2003
FENDER SKIRT FASTENERS ON THE 2000 HONDA INSIGHT ARE NOT COATED. THEY RUST TOO EASILY AND IF GONE UNCHECKED, CAN LEAD TO THE FENDER SKIRTS FALLING OFF AND BEING LOST OR DESTROYED. *NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Jun 14, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
IN SHORT: THE FENDER SPAT FASTENERS FELL OFF CAUSING THE SPAT TO FLY OFF THE CAR. THE CAR IS ADVERTISED TO BE MADE OF NON-OXIDIZING METALS, THE SPAT FASTENERS; HOWEVER, DO RUST. THEY ARE A QUICK RELEASE FASTENER (NOT A BOLT AND NUT). I AM CONCERNED THAT THE SKIRT WILL FALL OFF AND HIT A CAR OR M... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: May 2, 2002
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ERROR P1164, LEAN BURN, O2 SENSOR ERROR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: May 2, 2002
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ERROR P1164, LEAN BURN, O2 SENSOR ERROR. *AK
AIR BAGS
May 29, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO DOWN SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, BLINDING THE MOTORIST, THE VEHICLE SWIRLED OUT OF CONTROL HITTING THE MEDIAN, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND MOTORIST SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS HANDS, WRIST AND A... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHEN TRANSFERRING FROM REGENERATIVE BRAKING TO REGULAR BRAKES, THERE WOULD BE A VIBRATION IN DE-ACCELERATION WITH THE TRANSFER.*JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 26, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENLY DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED, CONSUMER NOT ONLY SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, BUT ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE BELT RET... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 26, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHEN TRANSFERRING FROM REGENERATIVE BRAKING TO REGULAR BRAKES, THERE WOULD BE A VIBRATION IN DE-ACCELERATION WITH THE TRANSFER.*JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Apr 26, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRACTION ON THE VEHICLE IS A BIT UNUSUAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD DIVERT FROM TRACK IF DISRUPTED BY BUMPS IN THE ROAD, CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT WAS DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNDER WEIGHT.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 26, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE GETS POOR GAS MILEAGE, CONSUMER STATED HE ONLY GETS 51 MPG, WHEN THE STICKER STATED 61-70 MPG.*JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 26, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENLY DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED, CONSUMER NOT ONLY SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, BUT ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE BELT RET... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 26, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENLY DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED, CONSUMER NOT ONLY SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, BUT ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE BELT RET... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 26, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENLY DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED, CONSUMER NOT ONLY SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, BUT ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE BELT RET... Read more
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 HONDA INSIGHT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 49.0 | 61.0 | 53.0 | Regular | $1,150 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 HONDA INSIGHT
92 manufacturer communications from 63 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 10 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 |
SB-99-075
Aug 9, 2013
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB
SB-99-075
Aug 9, 2013
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB
06-057
Dec 8, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: INSIGHT IMA BATTERY MODULE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ UPDATED 3/8/13. *PE
SB-12-01-2012
Dec 1, 2012
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
HONDA: PRODUCT UPDATE FOR A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE ROOF MOLDING MAY ALLOW THE ROOF MOLDING TO COME LOOSE. *KB
SB-04-028
Mar 16, 2011
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BATTERY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM MODELS 2000-2004 INSIGHT. UPDTED 5/14/13. *PE
SB-04-028
Mar 16, 2011
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BATTERY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM MODELS 2000-2004 INSIGHT. UPDTED 5/14/13. *PE
SB-08-062
Aug 6, 2008
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HONDA: HYBRID BATTERIES CAN BE AFFECTED AND DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVELY HIGH TEMPERATURES. *PE
08-040
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
06-027
Feb 16, 2008
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
WARRANTY EXTENSION: IMA BATTERY. *NJ
06-026
Feb 5, 2008
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. PRODUCT UPDATE: PREMATURE IMA BATTERY MODULE FAILURE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
1006
Oct 16, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
STALLS WITH ELECTRICAL LOAD AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. DTC P1588 AND/OR P1589 STORED. P1163 AND/OR SURGE, JERKS, BUCKS BETWEEN 20-60 MPH. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DTC 32, 34, 36, 38, 41. *KB
1006
Oct 16, 2006
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
STALLS WITH ELECTRICAL LOAD AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. DTC P1588 AND/OR P1589 STORED. P1163 AND/OR SURGE, JERKS, BUCKS BETWEEN 20-60 MPH. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DTC 32, 34, 36, 38, 41. *KB
09162004
Sep 16, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *EH
04028
May 25, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR ON WITH IMA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 77 (P1477) OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 78 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 78 (P1449). *MJ
404
Apr 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
READING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
04015
Apr 1, 2004
121200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
SAFETY RECALL: COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
204
Feb 16, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
GRUNT NOISE AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *NM
204
Feb 16, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD. *NM
02012004
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDO/ODO READ EXCESSIVE SPEED AND DISTANCE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
02035
Dec 19, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMA (INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST) SYSTEM INDICATOR ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1448 STORED IN THE MCM MEMORY. *TT
11012003
Nov 1, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT
00070
Jul 22, 2003
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
IMA BATTERY MODULE IN-WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT
03030
May 15, 2003
050000 PARKING BRAKE
PRODUCT UPDATE - INSIGHT PARKING BRAKE LEVER. *TT
01013
Apr 15, 2003
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO FUNCTION TO LOWER THE WINDOW, THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ONLY 3 OR 4 INCHES. THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ALL THE WAY IF YOU PUSH THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH LIGHTLY AND HOLD IT. INCLUDING THE 2003 MODEL. *TT
040103
Apr 1, 2003
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL FIX - FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST. *TT
303
Mar 16, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1600 (69), P1601 (69). *TT
303
Mar 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
303
Mar 16, 2003
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE TEST CORRECTION. SERVICE MANUAL IS INCORRECT. *TT
020103
Feb 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB
03001
Jan 28, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 - EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
REAR BRAKE SHOE KITS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT *JB
010103
Jan 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FIXES DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1164 OR P1486 PROBLEMS. *TT *JB
02081
Dec 17, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
EMISSIONS RECALL - THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) DOES NOT CORRECTLY IDENTIFY ALL MALFUNCTIONS OF THE AIR/FUEL RATIO SENSOR. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MEET STATE AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS REGULATIONS. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1164 OXYGEN SENSOR RANGE OR P1486 T/STAT RANGE. *TT
120102
Dec 1, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *TT *JB
1102
Nov 16, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS WARNING ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODOMETER ACCURACY. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD CLOSING TIPS REVISITED. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
NO IMA ASSIST, NO AUTO IDLE STOP FEATURE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY DISPLAY ACCURACY. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
01013
Jul 23, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DRIVER'S WINDOW AUTO-DOWN FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK. *TT
01013
Jul 23, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO FUNCTION TO LOWER THE WINDOW, THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ONLY 3 OR 4 INCHES. THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ALL THE WAY IF YOU PUSH THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH LIGHTLY AND HOLD IT. *TT
02035
Jun 25, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE IMA (INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST) SYSTEM INDICATOR IS ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 63 OR P1448 IS SET. *TT
230402
Apr 23, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OFFERED AS A FIX FOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH CODE P1164 OR P1486 IS INEFFECTIVE. *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT
302
Mar 16, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT
8471
Mar 14, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF VERY LITTLE OR NO IMA BATTERY ASSIST AND/OR STALLS AFTER A STOP AND DOES NOT RESTART WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. *TT
202
Feb 16, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE IMA BATTERY LOSES CHARGE OVERNIGHT. *TT
011201
Dec 1, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE AUTO IDLE STOP FUNCTION . *SLC
271101
Nov 27, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES POWER DEMANDS ON THE IMA BATTERY MODULE CAN EXCEED OUTPUT, CAUSING PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY. *SLC
011001
Oct 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL FIX: IMA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 42. *YD
1001
Oct 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH TYPE II IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, STARTER MOTOR WILL CRANK BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START. *SLC
010701
Jul 1, 2001
150000 SEAT BELTS
INFORMATION ON: WHICH MODELS HAVE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS. *ET
010701
Jul 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING AUTO IDLE STOP INOPERATIVE AFTER A/C INSTALLATION. *ET
010701
Jul 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING INSTALLING THE CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL. *ET
160601
Jun 16, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING INOPERATIVE AUTO IDLE STOP AFTER AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION. *ET
160601
Jun 16, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION REGARDING HEATING A/C AND / OR CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION. *ET
010601
Jun 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING BULB CHECK LOGIC. *TT
220301
Mar 22, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION TO SERVICE MANAGERS AND TECHNICIANS REGARDING BRAKE NOISE COMPLAINTS. *TT
00093
Mar 6, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING DC-DC CONVERTER FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN JHMZE1 ... YT004144 THRU JHMZE1 ... YT005604. *TT
01013
Feb 6, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO FUNCTION TO LOWER THE WINDOW, THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ONLY 3 OR 4 INCHES. THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ALL THE WAY IF YOU PUSH THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH LIGHTLY AND HOLD IT. *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT REGARDING IMA BATTERY AND LONG TERM STORAGE. *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE OPERATION. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: IMA BATTERY AND LONG TERMS STORAGE. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING INOPERATIVE AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR IN COLD WEATHER. *RC
010101
Jan 1, 2001
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE ELECTRICAL AUTO IDLE STOP INOPERATIVE IN COLD WEATHER. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: IMA BATTERY AND LONG TERMS STORAGE. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION ON REGARDING: BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE OPERATION.
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING:MILEAGE DISPLAYS ON INSIGHT. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET
181200
Dec 18, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AHM TECHLINE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1164. *TT
161200
Dec 16, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING DC-DC CONVERTER PRODUCT UPDATE CORRECTIONS. *TT
161200
Dec 16, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE FUEL SAVING AUTO STOP FEATURE. *TT
00093
Nov 21, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS A PRODUCT UPDATE ON THE DC-DC CONVERTER. *TT
151102
Nov 15, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF DC-TO-DC CONVERTERS. *TT
011100
Nov 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS LETTER IS IN REFERENCE TO THE PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN FOR THE DC-DC CONVERTER IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING INSIGHT INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT
041400
Apr 14, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING ECM AND REAR WIPER MOTOR CAMPAIGN INFORMATION UPDATE. *MR
040700
Apr 7, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING ECM PRODUCT UPDATE AND REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR PRODUCT UPDATE. *MR
00043
Apr 5, 2000
137200 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
INFORMATION REGARDING THE REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR THAT IS NOT ADEQUATELY GROUNDED, STATIC IS DEVELOPED ON AM RADIO STATIONS WHEN THE WIPER IS OPERATING. *MJS
00042
Apr 5, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE NOT STARTING IF THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 0 DEGREES F (-20 DEGREES C). *MJS
010400
Apr 1, 2000
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER'S MANUAL ERROR - INSIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *TT
010400
Apr 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE MANUAL INDEX. *TT
ALL21251
Mar 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING HONDA A/C KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BRIEF INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
INFORMATION ON INOPERATIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION DISPLAY (FCD). *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA INSIGHT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA25002
Opened: Jan 17, 2025
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On March 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles. The complainants allege activ... Read more
PE24008
Opened: Mar 7, 2024 , Closed: Jan 17, 2025
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On March 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles. The complainants allege activ... Read more
HONDA INSIGHT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA INSIGHT across all model years (2000, 2022).
62
Total Recalls
678
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
74
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
HONDA INSIGHT - Year by Year
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