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Honda Insight repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)

Other (13%)

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Honda Insight electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 39 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

58000 mi

US $1
tpms management system 

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2011 Honda Insight 4dr Hatch

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

33500 mi Airbag light lit. Airbag wiring replaced. 
61000 mi

US $230
Failed TPMS sensor in one tire. 
156000 mi A/C was not cooling. Coolant drained and recharged. Previous A/C recharge did not work, A/C still not cooling. 
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 
122500 mi

US $1
Air bag recall 

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2010 Honda Insight

Engine not specified

33000 mi Navigation DVD stopped working, entire NAV system had to be replaced under warranty 

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2010 Honda Insight 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

49600 mi

C $100
No AC, needed a recharge. Dealer could not find any leaks. 

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2010 Honda Insight 4dr Hatch

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

41000 mi

US $95
Rear right Tire Pressure Sensor bad 
29000 mi

US $168
replaced battery 
65000 mi

US $90
Both low beam headlamps replaced. One was burned out. 
72000 mi

US $208
Tire pressure sensor failed on one tire. Replaced it and re-set the system. 
123200 mi

US $600
Driver side door lock solenoid actuator failed. Dealer replaced it. This is the first failed part in six years and 127,000 miles. 
31000 mi

US $283
Installed TPMS sensor on one wheel, installed new 12-volt battery and replaced passenger side airbag inflator. 
86000 mi

US $228
Replaced Tire Pressure sensor that was faulty - warning light came on 
73000 mi

US $65
The TPMS indicator came on and had to replace the right side tire pressure indicator. The problem was a discharged nonfunctioning TPMS battery. 
15000 mi

US $205
TPMS sensor replacement 
43000 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. 
49000 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. 
56000 mi Got a SRS Air Bag System Test failed message on Dashboard display. 
68500 mi Drivers side seat air bag had to be replaced 
73700 mi

US $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 
77000 mi

US $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. 
79200 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. 
80000 mi 3 out of the 4 TPMS Tire Pressure indicators were replaced by Warranty 
95000 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.  
22000 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. 
21000 mi tire pressure monitor system replaced right front wheel tpm device. cost 87.50 for one device 
26000 mi

US $140
original 12v battery finally failed. to be replaced week of 4-15-2017. 
26000 mi

US $115
battery replaced 
1000 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. 
2000 mi New button installed. 
6800 mi Replaced cruise control switch under warranty 
33500 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 
11000 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. 
101000 mi

US $368
Tune up, oil change, tail light assembly (purchased separately for all $400.00) installed, windshield wipers (purchased separately for $24.00) installed. 

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2000 Honda Insight 2dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.0L I3 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD

109120 mi

C $30
Replaced driver's side and passenger's side door lock actuators due to failure to actuate when ambient temperature is high 

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