2003 Honda Insight
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system.
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My hybrid battery is overheating which my hybrid battery is 7 years old with only 31,680 miles on it and its affecting the integrated motor assist and the monitor screen with the control gauges and my vehicles acceleration and making it impossible...
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-13
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and fuel/propulsion system
Vehicle was stopped to be parked. Automatic transmission was in d(Rive). Key was turned off and removed. Owner walked away for appointment. When owner returned, vehicle had moved. Owner noticed vehicle was still in d(Rive).
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-25
Also filed under Power train
Vehicle speed control
1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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(1) at 5000 miles, we had the oil changed in our 2003 Honda Insight at ron norris Honda in titusville, fl. (2) after 20 miles, the oil pressure light came on and we had the vehicle towed to the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2003 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 2003 Honda Insight?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Honda Insight have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.