Is the 2006 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 2006 Honda Insight?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Honda Insight have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2006 Honda Insight

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2006 Honda Insight
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Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2006: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

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The recall campaign department authorized a recall related authorization issuing case no. [xxx] where the dealership rock Honda 909-770-8400 replacing the control unit part no( Ik100phm-A03) paid by me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-26

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

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I have a 2006 Honda Insight. We are due with our first child in September 2007. We will need the vehicle to transport our child to and from daycare. Our dealer has refused to disable the airbag to make the car safer for an infant in a carseat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-02

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2006-08-02Equipment06V270000 On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.

Remedy: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "Reporting safety defects" Section of the…

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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 06V270000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Honda Insight?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 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.