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2010 Honda Insight repairs by problem area
Engine (8%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (32%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 91 repairs.
2010 Honda Insight repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Honda Insight
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| Honda Insight in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 201233000 mi | Navigation DVD stopped working, entire NAV system had to be replaced under warranty | ||
2010 Honda Insight 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Honda Insight in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Apr 201242000 mi | Roof trim got damage in touchless car wash. Dealer replaced both free. | ||
| Honda Insight in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 201330380 mi | Low speed lurch especially in reverse, in the snow. There was a software update that made it better but did not fix it completely. | ||
| Jul 201449600 miC $100 | No AC, needed a recharge. Dealer could not find any leaks. | ||
| Honda Insight in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201578880 miC $100 | Weird noise when driving around corners and in reverse. | ||
| Jun 2018167400 miC $300 | part replaced in steering linkage to left wheel | ||
| Aug 2018168640 miC $402 | passenger side rocker panel had rust holes, had to be replaced and painted to pass inspection. | ||
| Jun 2021207700 miC $50 | Brake controller failed | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201325400 miUS $312 | Body trim | ||
| Honda Insight in Quebec, Canada Sep 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 201232860 miC $100 | Cracked windshield due to hot defrost on cold glass. Replaced. | ||
| Honda Insight in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Apr 20101000 mi | Passenger side gutter guard fell off, and was replaced. | ||
| Honda Insight in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jan 20113720 mi | Replaced both rubber drip moldings above doors. | ||
| Sep 201347740 mi | Clunk right front corner over sharp bumps. | ||
| Feb 201454560 miC $150 | Hatch struts failed | ||
| Jun 201460140 miC $150 | software update | ||
| Sep 2016105400 mi | Rear spoiler was loose and rattling. Found one plastic mounting nut broken and rubber pads under spoiler missing. Glued the nut back in place and replaced the rubber pads. | ||
| Honda Insight in Arizona, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 20107000 mi | Exterior trim piece on passenger side top blew off on freeway | ||
2010 Honda Insight 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Honda Insight in Washington, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 20092200 mi | Molding on the right side roof came off, was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Honda Insight in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201214526 mi | as per recall, roof molding was bonded with a honda adhesive | ||
| Aug 201429000 miUS $168 | replaced battery | ||
| Honda Insight in Pennsylvania, United States - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 2010 | Passenger rear tire blew out within 4 days of driving off lot. Bought the road hazard, so dealer replaced tire for N/C, and fixed damage to rim. Also, roof rain gutter feel off during first car wash. | ||
| Honda Insight in Michigan, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Aug 201019000 mi | weather stripping started coming off passenger side backseat door. | ||
| Apr 201250800 mi | Top moldings came off - this item was recalled. However, still need to repair rear driver side door molding as it is coming off. | ||
| Honda Insight in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201222000 mi | The FM stopped playing sound. AM and CD were working fine (playing sound). After turning the car off and letting it sit for about 4 hours the FM returned to normal. The dealer was unable to recreate, but noted it my file. | ||
| Honda Insight in Illinois, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201361000 mi | I took the car to the dealer to replace outside roof molding. This was a manufacturers recall without charge for the replaced roof trim | ||
| May 201473000 miUS $65 | The TPMS indicator came on and had to replace the right side tire pressure indicator. The problem was a discharged nonfunctioning TPMS battery. | ||
| Apr 2017105000 mi | No problem just replaced original brake pads, shoes and drums. | ||
| Honda Insight in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201356000 mi | Got a SRS Air Bag System Test failed message on Dashboard display. | ||
| Oct 201468500 mi | Drivers side seat air bag had to be replaced | ||
| Apr 201573700 miUS $48 | Still randomly getting a Air Bag System Error. Dealer reported it was a soft intermittent code 31-21 Increased resistance in drivers air bag. Said since light was off nothing could be done. So issue continues randomly | ||
| Aug 201577000 miUS $76 | Now have been getting a TPMS warning. Bought a Honda Specific Code reader that lets you view and then reset the codes that normally require a visit to the dealer. TPMS says RF Tire sensor error. With 2nd code of Tire1 Sensor Transmit error. | ||
| Nov 201579200 mi | Still getting TPMS light coming on after reset within 25 miles of driving. Now it indicates 3 out of the 4 tire sensors have transmission issues. Have yet to call dealer to schedule a repair. SRS Drivers Seat High Resistance still randomly. | ||
| Dec 201580000 mi | 3 out of the 4 TPMS Tire Pressure indicators were replaced by Warranty | ||
| Oct 201795000 mi | Still getting a SRS Air Bag system issue reported previously that when diagnosed indicates a high resistance in drivers seat air bag which was replaced under warranty then issue came back intermittently. Now that car is out of warranty the message comes on every time car is started ,but since it's not an issue with driving the car am just living with the issue. | ||
| Honda Insight in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201778000 mi | Driver's side window partially "fell down." Removed door panel and found that in-door nuts holding up the window actuator had either fallen out or were extremely loose. All missing nuts had thankfully fallen into the door frame. Retrieved with a magnetic tool, applied blue Loctite to actuator bolts, and reattached nuts. No further issues with the window since. | ||
| Dec 201779000 miUS $200 | Car began throwing intermittent dash HUD warnings to "tighten gas cap," then "check emissions system," around 75000 miles. OBDII reader pulled code P0456, very small evap leak. DIY replaced gas cap with OEM Honda cap, car threw code again within two weeks of replacement. Dealer replaced evap valve in tank. Issue appears to have been resolved so far and repair was cost effective but part took absolutely forever to come in. Car did not suffer in driveability nor did it obviously suffer in gas mileage during the wait. | ||
| Jan 201879000 miUS $150 | Plastic center console latch button snapped a plastic axle when the center console was opened normally in 30-degree-F temperatures. Center console lid is now permanently sprung open. Dealer cannot obtain just the button, entire center console lid assembly must be ordered from Honda at a cost of $150 for the part. I am currently working on either 3D printing, salvage-yard-obtaining, or concocting some other replacement for the lid latch. | ||
| Honda Insight in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016114000 miUS $1 | Struts and shocks needed to be replaced. | ||
| Honda Insight in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 20096800 mi | Replaced cruise control switch under warranty | ||
| Jun 201015000 mi | Rear shocks seals failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States Nov 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 2014101000 miUS $368 | Tune up, oil change, tail light assembly (purchased separately for all $400.00) installed, windshield wipers (purchased separately for $24.00) installed. | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201631000 miUS $283 | Installed TPMS sensor on one wheel, installed new 12-volt battery and replaced passenger side airbag inflator. | ||
| Honda Insight in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201515000 miUS $205 | TPMS sensor replacement | ||
| Honda Insight in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201454000 mi | Dash light indicated "engine" problem. Dealer initially said that hybrid battery should be replaced. Then Corporate said "No!" - upgrade car software first. Did that, and am monitoring mileage to see if it changes. | ||
| Honda Insight in Kentucky, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201133000 mi | Fix = Replaced a single Wheel Pressure Sensor. Flagging SMS SYSTEM intermittently (in cooler temps) Dealer suspected damage when tires were changed. (not by Honda, of course) The sensor was NOT damaged. Replaced under warantee - $0! Happy Fix = Replaced a single Wheel Pressure Sensor. Flagging SMS SYSTEM intermittently (in cooler temps) Dealer suspected damage when tires were changed. (not by Honda, of course) The sensor was NOT damaged. Replaced under warantee - $0! Happy | ||
| Honda Insight in Great Britain Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Oct 201233300 mi | Wind noise from passenger door area. Trim adjusted problem solved. Also crunching noise from suspension over speed humps. This was much reduced by loosening subframe bolts, cleaning out and greasing prior to tightening again. 3 software updates, affecting fuel economy, CVT operation and IMA battery operation | ||
| Feb 201444700 mi£40 | Rear brake discs binding. Dealer disassembled, cleaned and resembled rear brakes. | ||
| Aug 201450000 mi£194 | Leaking right rear shock absorber required replacement. Note currency in UK£. | ||
| Honda Insight in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201341000 miUS $95 | Rear right Tire Pressure Sensor bad | ||
| Dec 201461000 mi | IMA battery software re-flash from Honda. | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Dec 201224000 mi | exterior molding on right rear door - about 12" loose | ||
| Oct 201328300 miUS $600 | Went for oil change. Was advised right rear shock was worn, recommend replace BUT got back invoice with LEFT rear shock having been replaced. !! Got no satisfactory answer. Paid and left unhappy. No symptoms either way. | ||
| Honda Insight in Ohio, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 20107000 mi | Water leaked into the tail light. | ||
| Jun 201117000 mi | Passenger side exterior roof trim piece came off while driving. | ||
| Apr 201565500 mi | Exterior trim came off, it was replaced and glued on. | ||
| Honda Insight in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 201265700 mi | Roof trim molding (manufacturer recall) due to design defect. One side was nearly removed by a mechanical carwash. | ||
| Honda Insight in Minnesota, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201228000 mi | Warranty replacement of faulty roof channel rubber stripping | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 20107000 mi | installation and replacement of exterior trim parts, parts were melted, sun damage. update: melted again in 2012, found that reflective glass on home windows was the cause. | ||
| Aug 201228000 mi | Roof Moulding came off while driving. Repair was covered by recall notice from Honda | ||
| Jul 201334300 miUS $544 | Replaced portions of plastic trim around passenger side window and rearview mirror housing melted from heat reflected via 'low-e' windows on east facing side of house adjacent to driveway where vehicle is frequently parked. | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201243000 mi | Factory recall to re-install roof moulding | ||
| Honda Insight in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 20091000 mi | "Off" button was pressed and the button never popped back out. Every time I started the car it would turn off the A/C and I would have to press "Auto" again to turn it back on. Dlr. said switch was $800. Dlr. paid to have it all fixed. I'm happy. | ||
| Dec 20092000 mi | New button installed. | ||
| May 20109000 mi | Rubber trim on both passenger doors started coming off and wouldn't go back in place. Strip of rubber on roof of car flew off while on the highway. Door seals and roof seal fixed by dealer. | ||
| Honda Insight in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Nov 201043000 mi | Combined GPS / CD screen would not return to upright after installing music CD. Installer forgot to remove GPS information CD and had to order new one from Honda which was delivered 10 days later. | ||
| Jan 201149000 mi | Microphone for bluetooth - The impact was it stopped the radio and CD from operation. The fault initially rectified itself after being diagnosed and the part had been ordered. Dealer still had the part in inventory when fault reoccurred. | ||
| Honda Insight in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201232500 mi | Engine is not always stopping when the car has stopped at a light, stop sign, etc. Dealer blew it off and said that it wouldn't stop in cold weather. Always did last winter, dealer. What a joke! | ||
| Feb 201865000 miUS $90 | Both low beam headlamps replaced. One was burned out. | ||
| Apr 201865000 miUS $185 | Routine replacement of front brake pads. | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States May 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Oct 201138000 mi | Rear seat latch jammed; removed, reassembled and reinstalled. If happens again, part will be replaced under warranty. | ||
| Honda Insight in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Apr 201125700 mi | TPS sensor (tire valve) had slow leak. Replace by dealer under warrantee | ||
| Aug 201369000 miUS $55 | Crack in door panel arm rest. Had panel removed by dealer, repaired with fiberglass and expoxy myself, dealer reinstalled panel. Charge 1/2 hour labor total for removal and reattachment. | ||
| Aug 201486000 miUS $228 | Replaced Tire Pressure sensor that was faulty - warning light came on | ||
| Jul 2017137000 miUS $1200 | Bolt attaching exhaust pipe to manifold replaced, leaking muffler replaced | ||
| Jan 2019170380 miUS $188 | Catalytic converter heat shield replaced | ||
| Sep 2020199848 mi | Major rust on both left and right rear wheel wells near rear door. Judged beyond worth it to repair by body shop owner. | ||
| Honda Insight in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201118500 mi | Rear driver side needed new strut. Rear passenger window didn't go up smoothly so I think it was lubricated. New strut needed on rear driver side | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201130000 mi | Roof drip rail came off in carwash. Told the dealer the design was poor,that shouldn't have happened. They replaced it for free. It's still a poor design. | ||
| Apr 201354700 mi | Recall repair to better secure roof trim side strip to roof. This did in fact come off once in a carwash. This is the ONLY repair, as opposed to maintenance, that the car has needed. | ||
| Mar 201472000 miUS $208 | Tire pressure sensor failed on one tire. Replaced it and re-set the system. | ||
| Jul 2016123200 miUS $600 | Driver side door lock solenoid actuator failed. Dealer replaced it. This is the first failed part in six years and 127,000 miles. | ||
| Honda Insight in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201421000 mi | tire pressure monitor system replaced right front wheel tpm device. cost 87.50 for one device | ||
| Apr 201726000 miUS $140 | original 12v battery finally failed. to be replaced week of 4-15-2017. | ||
| Jul 201826000 miUS $115 | battery replaced | ||
| Honda Insight in California, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20098000 mi | The weather stripping on the passenger side rear door was coming out and they were able to reattach using the same material | ||
| Honda Insight in Michigan, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200911000 mi | Car stalled after ignition. Dealer checked coils and fuses, couldn't replicate the problem. Car was fine after putting back in place coils and fuses. | ||
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