2000 Honda Insight
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.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2010 | 119 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2019 | 100 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 33 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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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, 2003-08-25
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, 2014-04-07
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, 2012-12-07
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, 2012-12-07
Seat belts
3 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.
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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, 2002-04-26
Also filed under Air bags
Visibility
2 of 24 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.
Power train
2 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004-04-05Exterior lighting04V086000 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V086000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- 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 electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Insight have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.