2001 HONDA INSIGHT
2 recalls, 17 complaints - 98 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
02V196000 Jul 24, 2002
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
Consequence
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... Read more
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 15, 2018
Incident date: Nov 6, 2018
LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED W/O WARNING OR EXTERNAL CAUSE. WORKED ONE DAY BUT NOT THE NEXT MORNING. NO OBVIOUS FUSE OR RELAY IS THE CAUSE. FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN INADEQUATELY DESIGNED SWITCH THAT WS PRONE TO FAILURE BY GOOGLING THE FAILURE, WHICH HWAS COVERED BY A RECALL. HONDA'S WEBSITE VIN SEA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 4, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V086000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
BOTH MY LOW BEAMS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING, BUT HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK. I CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS NO POWER BEING SENT TO THE LOW BEAMS. THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR 2000-2002 MODEL YEARS FOR EXACT ISSUE. AMERICAN HONDA, AND THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER TELL ME MY VIN# IS OFF BY 1 MONTH (WITHIN ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 16, 2010
HEADLIGHTS GO OFF. FIXED ONCE ON RECALL. NOW SAME PROBLEM. SAME HEAT DAMAGED SWITCH & THEY WONT REPAIR. *TR
AIR BAGS
Mar 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 9, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS.THE CURRENT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Dec 22, 2009
Incident date: Nov 23, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SHE SMELLED A CHEMICAL ODOR, AND SAW FLAMES BEHIND HER. SHE PULLED OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT OUT OF THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. . THE VEHICLE ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 24, 2009
Incident date: Nov 23, 2009
MONDAY MORNING I HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING MY CAT TO THE VET. I PUT HER IN A PET CARRIER AND PUT THE CARRIER IN MY 2001 HONDA INSIGHT WITH THE PET DOOR FACING FORWARD. I GOT ON THE 101 N. IN LOS ANGELES AND HAD DRIVEN ONLY A FEW MILES WHEN I SMELLED A STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR. THINKING THE SMELL WAS C... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 21, 2008
Incident date: Jan 21, 2008
BOTH DOORS ON OUR 2000 THE HONDA ODYSSEY GET STUCK AND POSE A SAFETY THREAT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 16, 2006
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50MPH, AND SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO 1ST GEAR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE ENGINE DID NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 16, 2006
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50MPH, AND SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO 1ST GEAR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE ENGINE DID NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 13, 2004
Incident date: Nov 12, 2004
CVT TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 51,000. VEHICLE BEGAN SMALL RANDOM SHUDDERS IN THE 40,000'S... (LIKE WHEN YOU PURCHASE CHEAP GASOLINE). THREE DAYS AGO MAJOR PROLONGED SHUDDERING AT ACCELERATION BEGAN, SO THAT EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD IN ITS USUAL MA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 20, 2003
Incident date: Jul 6, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES RANDOM EVENTS OF POWER LOSS (IMA BATTERY RECALIBRATING) THAT CAUSE SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHEN NEEDED (I.E. ACCELERATING TO CHANGE LANES, CLIMBING A STEEP HILL, OR STARTING TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A LIGHT) THESE EVENTS HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY HONDA, BUT... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Dec 2, 2002
Incident date: Nov 2, 2002
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, VEHICLE WILL HYDROPLANE(SKID ON A WET SURFACE), WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. . TS JG *JB
TIRES
Nov 19, 2002
Incident date: Oct 23, 2002
CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR A TRIP, WHICH INCLUDED TIRE ROTATION. SOON AFTER, CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE PULLED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS BUMPING, WEAVING AND VIBRATING. A TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE SEPARATING AND THE STEEL BELTS WER... Read more
STEERING
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVEABILITY IS UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING ABOVE SPEEDS OF 35 MPH ON UNEVEN OR GROOVED PAVEMENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON THESE TYPES OF ROAD SURFACES, THE VEHICLES STEERING BECOMES ABNORMALLY UNSTABLE (SWERVES) AND DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, THE VEHICLES NONCONFORMITY HAS FOR... Read more
STEERING
Oct 15, 2001
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVEABILITY IS UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING ABOVE SPEEDS OF 35 MPH ON UNEVEN OR GROOVED PAVEMENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON THESE TYPES OF ROAD SURFACES, THE VEHICLES STEERING BECOMES ABNORMALLY UNSTABLE (SWERVES) AND DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, THE VEHICLES NONCONFORMITY HAS FOR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 9, 2001
Incident date: Aug 7, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 HONDA INSIGHT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 45.0 | 49.0 | 47.0 | Regular | $1,300 |
| 1.0L 3-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 45.0 | 49.0 | 47.0 | Regular | $1,300 |
| 1.0L 3-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 48.0 | 60.0 | 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, 2001 HONDA INSIGHT
98 manufacturer communications from 69 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 10 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 6 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
A07-030
Jan 23, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
A15070B - 7-2-15
Jul 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - PLANNING ON USING A LEAK CHECK DYE TO HELP FIND A LEAK? HERE?S THE CURRENT LIST OF VEHICLES THAT YOU SHOULDN?T USE DYE ON.
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Oth
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-01-098
Aug 6, 2011
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. 2001 INSIGHT WITH CVT. THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *RM
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
07-049
Feb 5, 2008
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: CVT START CLUTCH JUDDER. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *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
07-050
Feb 5, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: CVT DRIVE BELT SLIPPAGE -- ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) DRIVE BELT MAY SLIP DURING ACCELERATION. CSC WAS RECEIV
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
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
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
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
204
Feb 16, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD. *NM
204
Feb 16, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
GRUNT NOISE AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *NM
02012004
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDO/ODO READ EXCESSIVE SPEED AND DISTANCE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
01012004
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UPDATE REPLACEMENT CONTROL UNIT/MODULE SOFTWARE. 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
1003
Oct 1, 2003
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
903
Sep 16, 2003
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *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
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE TEST CORRECTION. SERVICE MANUAL IS INCORRECT. *TT
303
Mar 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *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
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. *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
010103
Jan 1, 2003
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
REAR BRAKE SHOE KITS NOW AVAILABLE. *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
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51 AND/OR 53 TROUBLESHOOTING. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODOMETER ACCURACY. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS WARNING ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. 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
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY DISPLAY ACCURACY. 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
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD CLOSING TIPS REVISITED. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *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
502
May 16, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON RETRIEVING IMA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, SAE OR HONDA CODES. *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
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *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
011101
Nov 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE AUTO STOP. *SLC
01098
Oct 29, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SUBJECT REGARDING PCM SOFTWARE WITH CVT DELAYS MISFIRE DETECTION FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER A COLD START. *SLC
291001
Oct 29, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SUBJECT REGARDING THE PCM SOFTWARE WITH CVT DELAYS MISFIRE DETECTION FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER A COLD START. *SLC
01098
Oct 29, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE ON POWER CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. *JG
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
011001
Oct 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION REGARDING A PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN FOR THE PWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT). *JG
010701
Jul 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING INSTALLING THE CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL. *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
150000 SEAT BELTS
INFORMATION ON: WHICH MODELS HAVE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS. *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
061601
Jun 16, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING PGM TESTER SOFTWARE VERSION SN131. *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
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
INFORMATION REGARDING BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE OPERATION. *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT REGARDING IMA BATTERY AND LONG TERM STORAGE. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING:MILEAGE DISPLAYS ON INSIGHT. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION ON REGARDING: BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE OPERATION.
010101
Jan 1, 2001
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: IMA BATTERY AND LONG TERMS STORAGE. *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
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE ELECTRICAL AUTO IDLE STOP INOPERATIVE IN COLD WEATHER. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING INOPERATIVE AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR IN COLD WEATHER. *RC
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
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE FUEL SAVING AUTO STOP FEATURE. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING INSIGHT INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
INFORMATION ON INOPERATIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION DISPLAY (FCD). *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *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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