Question 1

Is the Honda INSIGHT reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Honda INSIGHT has 598 total NHTSA complaints across 9 model years. The most reliable years are 2014 (5 complaints), 2021 (36 complaints), 2020 (47 complaints). Years to avoid: 2010 (155 complaints), 2019 (127 complaints), 2012 (66 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Honda INSIGHT should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2010, 2019, 2012 Honda INSIGHT. The 2010 model has the most complaints (155) with the top issue being AIR BAGS.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Honda INSIGHT?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Honda INSIGHT are 2014 (5 complaints), 2021 (36 complaints), 2020 (47 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2022	49	I was driving down the freeway, around 4pm there w...	Above Average
2021	36	I have had 6 times where the collision warning has...	Excellent Reliability
2020	47	DRIVING ALONE ON ROAD DOING 30 MPH THE CAR SLAMMED...	Above Average
2019	127	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CON...	Below Average
2014	5	TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER DATED MARCH 201...	Excellent Reliability
2013	63	EXCESSIVELY BURN ENGINE OIL. DEFECTIVE PISTON RING...	Average
2012	66	APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED THAT THE ENGI...	Below Average
2011	50	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CON...	Average
2010	155	DRIVING AT 30-40 MPH WHEN A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN. ...	Avoid This Year

Honda INSIGHT — All Years

Honda INSIGHT — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid