2005 HONDA INSIGHT

0 recalls, 2 complaints - 19 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:REAR1
TIRES1
TIRES Jan 12, 2007
Incident date: Dec 1, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARS A HUMMING IN HIS DRIVER & PASSENGER REAR RUN FLAT TIRES OF HIS 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH AN ODOMETER READING 30,000 MILES. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER. ALTHOUGH THEY CAN HEAR THE HUMMING, THEY TOLD THE CONTACT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *N... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR Jul 14, 2006
Incident date: Jul 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS ABNORMAL NOISE WAS OBSERVED IN THE REAR AXLE. UPON INSPECTION, EXCESIVE WEAR WAS OBSERVED IN THE REAR TIRES. A VEHICLE OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL BUT A YEAR OLDER OWNED BY THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS IN THE REAR ... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 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, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 48.0 58.0 52.0 Regular $1,200

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, 2005 HONDA INSIGHT

19 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
140000 AIR BAGS2
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1
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
SB-12-048 Jun 19, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HONDA: INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF JUNCTION BOARD FROM OLD IMA BATTERY AND NEW BATTERY MOUNTED BEFORE BATTERY IS INSTALLED. MODELS 2003-11 CIVIC HYBRID, 2011-12 CR-Z, 2000-06 INSIGHT, 2010-12 INSIGHT. *PE UPDATED
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-12-002 Jan 12, 2012
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-12-002 Jan 12, 2012
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-07-036 Oct 11, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HONDA: MIL WILL COME IF 3-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR NOX ADSORPTIVE 3-WAY CATALYST IS DETERIORATED DUE TO SENSOR INPUTS BEING MISINTERPRET BY SOFTWARE. *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
SB-06-085 May 9, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS
06085 May 9, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB 2002 THROUGH 2006 AND SOME 2007 FIT MODELS. UPDATED 8/18/08. *PE
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
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
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

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
EA, Open , Model Year: 2019
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2019
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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Year Recalls Complaints
2022 3 50 View
2021 3 35 View
2020 6 49 View
2019 8 128 View
2014 3 5 View
2013 6 63 View
2012 8 66 View
2011 10 50 View
2010 10 156 View
2006 1 2 View
2005 (current) 0 2
2004 0 3 View
2003 0 6 View
2002 1 12 View
2001 2 17 View
2000 1 34 View

Other HONDA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ACCORD 1,544 31,106 View
ODYSSEY 1,083 15,814 View
PILOT 1,019 12,296 View
ACCORD HYBRID 883 1,156 View
CR-V 820 20,314 View
CIVIC 752 19,886 View
PASSPORT 510 2,127 View
FIT 348 2,698 View