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2011 Honda Insight repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (17%)

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2011 Honda Insight repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (76%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Honda Insight 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Honda Insight in New York, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

58000 mi

US $1
tpms management system 
Honda Insight in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2021
Jan 2015

31500 mi
Got a flat tire and have been having issues with the TPMS ever since. Bring it back to costco one more time to get fixed. One of the TPMS sensors broke. Honda replaced it under the extended warranty. 
Dec 2017

53000 mi

US $175
I felt a vibration while braking and then the Rotors were resurfaced. 
Honda Insight in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Nov 2013
Mar 2013

48000 mi
OIL CHANGE AND TRANSMISSION FLUSH. DEALER RECOMMENDED TO GET 4 NEW TIRES. AFTER A FEW DAYS NOTICED A STRANGE BEEPING/BUZZING SOUND AFTER I START THE CAR AND JUST AFTER I SHUT DOWN ENGINE. BEEPING/BUZZING SOUND LAST ABOUT 1-2 SECS THEN STOPS 
Honda Insight in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2013
Jun 2011

8000 mi
A plastic trim below front turn signal disappeared. Likely fell off on a bump. Dealer would not first believe it, but in the end agreed to replace it "as a courtesy" replaced the part, the visit was only ~10 minutes 
Honda Insight in Illinois, United States
Feb 2011 - May 2014
May 2011

2000 mi
"TIGHTEN FUEL CAP" msg 7 days after latest fill-up. Tightened fuel cap. Next day "CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM" msg instead and remained on 1 week. Dealer could not find any issue - reset.  

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2011 Honda Insight 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Honda Insight in California, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017

122500 mi

US $1
Air bag recall 
Honda Insight in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2013
Jan 2012

18300 mi

US $45
Valve stem broke. Took in on Saturday and left with rubber stem, so I could drive with regular tire. Monday the TPMS unit arrived. Took it back Tuesday for repair. They only charged for part, not labor. Not warranty item? 
Honda Insight in Vermont, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013

33500 mi
Airbag light lit. Airbag wiring replaced. 
Aug 2014

61000 mi

US $230
Failed TPMS sensor in one tire. 
Aug 2017

156000 mi
Front brake pads and rotors replaced to satisfy state inspection. A/C was not cooling. Coolant drained and recharged. Previous A/C recharge did not work, A/C still not cooling. 
May 2018

168000 mi

US $750
Recurring A/C problem, brought vehicle to dealer for diagnosis. Diagnosed as A/C clutch and startor motor A/C clutch and stater motor replaced 

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2011 Honda Insight Repair Histories

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