2000 Honda Insight

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2000 Honda Insight
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:48:27.979Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Insight Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2011: 40 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2013: 45 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2019: 96 complaints 2019 2020: 30 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 29 complaints 2022
2000: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
200024
200115
200212
20033
20042
20052
20062
2010119
201140
201259
201345
20145
201996
202030
202124
202229

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

5 of 24 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140407

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121207

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121207

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.

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THE STATE OF CHARGE GAUGE ON MY 2000 HONDA INSIGHT NO LONGER ACCURATELY REPORTS THE STATE OF CHARGE OF ITS IMA BATTERY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030825

VISIBILITY

2 of 24 total reports mention: visibility.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts.

INJURY
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020426

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020426

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040405 — exterior lighting

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.

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 W

Campaign 04V086000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V086000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2011 ● 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2019 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Honda Insight reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Insight?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Insight have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.