2001 Honda Insight

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2001 Honda Insight
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:48:27.163Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 15 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2000	24
2001	15
2002	12
2003	3
2004	2
2005	2
2006	2
2010	119
2011	40
2012	59
2013	45
2014	5
2019	96
2020	30
2021	24
2022	29

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, 20181115

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, 20160104

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, 20140527

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, 20021119

STRUCTURE

1 of 15 total reports mentions: structure.

STEERING

1 of 15 total reports mentions: steering.

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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

NHTSA ODI report, 20011015

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 15 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20010809

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020802 — air bags

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 T

Campaign 02V196000 — check if this car was fixed

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

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

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