| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 120 repairs.
Honda Insight engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 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. |
| 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 |
2010 Honda Insight 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 137000 mi US $1200 |
Bolt attaching exhaust pipe to manifold replaced, leaking muffler replaced |
| 170380 mi US $188 |
Catalytic converter heat shield replaced |
| 79000 mi US $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. |
| 54000 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. |
| 33000 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 |
| 20500 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! |
| 61000 mi | IMA battery software re-flash from Honda. |
2001 Honda Insight 2dr Hatch
73-horsepower 1.0L I3 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 122000 mi US $350 |
Hybrid battery is dying. Using a grid charger to prolong its life. |
2001 Honda Insight 2dr Hatch
73-horsepower 1.0L I3 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| 165000 mi US $700 |
replaced ecu - to hopefully pass emissions without replacing the catalytic converter (probably should have just replaced it instead.) |
| 133603 mi US $635 |
Replace radiator, radiator cap, thermostat, water pump and coolant. Test before and after. |
2000 Honda Insight 2dr Hatch
73-horsepower 1.0L I3 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| 92000 mi US $200 |
Replaced pre-cat O2 sensor. |
| 102920 mi | Grid discharge/recharge cycling to revive unusable IMA hybrid battery |
| 65720 mi | IMA Battery |
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