MYRModel Year Report

2001 Honda Insight

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2001 Honda Insight
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:41.746Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 24 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2001 15 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2011: 41 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2013: 45 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints
2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 15 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2010 2011: 41 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022
2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 15 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2010 2011: 41 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022

2001: 15 complaints

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YearComplaints
200024
200115
200212
20033
20042
20052
20062
2010119
201141
201259
201345
20145
2019100
202031
202125
202233

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Exterior lighting

4 of 15 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-15

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-04

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-27

Power train

2 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-24

Electrical system

2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-22

Tires

1 of 15 total reports mentions: tires.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-19

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2002-08-02Air bags02V196000 On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.

    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…

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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…

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  3. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V196000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V086000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

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FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Honda Insight?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Honda Insight have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.