2010 Honda INSIGHT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Honda INSIGHT has 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: driving at 30-40 mph when a car ran a stop sign. hit this car with my vehicle's front bumper. the airbags failed to deploy on my car. *tr.

33 crash reports 15 injuries

155

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

57 complaints

37%

• DRIVING AT 30-40 MPH WHEN A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN. HIT THIS CAR WITH MY VEHICLE'S FRONT BUMPER. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON MY CAR. *TR
• WHILE PARKING THE 2010 HONDA INSIGHT IN MY GARAGE, I HAVE TO VEER TO THE RIGHT AND THEN BACK THE CAR TO GET INTO THE GARAGE. AS I WAS VEERING TO THE RIGHT AND CLOSE TO THE HOUSE THE INSIGHT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND WHEN I PUT THE BRAKES THEY DID NOT RESPOND ,INSTEAD THEY LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE CO
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE POLICE WER

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 11 crashes

“DRIVING AT 30-40 MPH WHEN A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN. HIT THIS CAR WITH MY VEHICLE'S FRONT BUMPER. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON MY CAR. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

17 complaints

11%

• HONDA INCYTE 2010 MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *TR
• WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT A LOW SPEED OF 35 MPH OR LESS, I BEGAN TO APPLY THE BRAKES WHICH DID NOT ENGAGE. I HIT THE DRIVER WHO WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. THE IMPACT CAUSED FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AND REQUIRED A TRIP TO THE ER I AM SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM MY DEALERSHIP
• IN JANUARY 2012, MY CAR THE 2010 INSIGHT, "UNPREDICTABLY ACCELERATED, THEN AT THE SAME TIME, THE BRAKES LOCKED". THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD AT AN ACCELERATED RATE WITH NO DRIVER CONTROL. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN A SHORT TIME SPAN BUT DID NOT HAPPEN IN THE PREVIOUS 1 1/2 YRS THAT I'VE OWNED THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 11 crashes

“HONDA INCYTE 2010 MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

15 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN HE BEGAN TO HEAR AN UNUSUAL SLAPPING NOISE FROM THE ROOF AND COULD SEE SOMETHING SLAPPING AGAINST THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT FOUND THAT HALF OF THE WEATHER STRIPPING FROM T
• WHEN I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED MY INSIGHT, I NOTICED THAT THE WEATHER STRIPPING WAS FOLDING UP. I HAD THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE IT, AND WITHIN 2 DAYS, THE WEATHER STRIPPING FLEW OFF AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED IT AGAIN. 3 MONTHS LATER, SAME THING HAP
• WEATHER STRIPPING ON 2010 HONDA INSIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DETACHED FROM THE FRONT DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING IN NEW MEXICO. JUST PURCHASED CERTIFIED USED CAR WITH LESS THAN 3,200 MILES. 6 DAYS AND COUNTING ON REPAIR OF WEATHER STRIPPING WITH HONDA DEALERSHIP IN WASHINGTON STATE. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN HE BEGAN TO HEAR AN UNUSUAL SLAPPING NOISE FROM THE ROOF AND COULD SEE SOMETHING SLAPPING AGAINST THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT FOUND THAT HALF OF THE WEATHER STRIPPING FROM T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

8 complaints

• 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND BROKE DURING AN ACCIDENT *TGW THE SEAT BELT CAME OFF THE SIDE PANEL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE BUCKLE CAME OUT OF IT'S HOLSTER. THE CONSUMER STATED HER CHEST SLAMMED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AT HIGH FORCE. THE CONSUMER
• SEVERE NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN CAUSED BY THE HEADREST ANGLE OF A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT WHICH I AM TOLD IS MANDATED BY YOUR STANDARDS. I AM A 5' 6" FEMALE. THE HEAD RESTS FORCES MY HEAD FORWARD TO THE POINT WHERE MY CHIN IS ALMOST RESTING ON MY CHEST. AND I'M FORCED TO LOOK OVER THE TOP OF MY EYE GL
• WHILE BRAKING HARD TO AVOID IMPACTING VEHICLE STOPPED ON HIGHWAY SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP AND NOW WILL NOT RELEASE. HONDA DIAGNOSTIC INCORRECTLY STATES SRS SYSTEM WAS TRIGGERED BY IMPACT - CAR SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE. RECOMMENDATION IS TO REPLACE FRONT SEAT BELTS AT $345.62 EACH AND SRS CONTROL UNIT AT $6

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 4 crashes

“2010 HONDA INSIGHT. CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND BROKE DURING AN ACCIDENT *TGW THE SEAT BELT CAME OFF THE SIDE PANEL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE BUCKLE CAME OUT OF IT'S HOLSTER. THE CONSUMER STATED HER CHEST SLAMMED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AT HIGH FORCE. THE CONSUMER ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

8 complaints

• IN JANUARY 2012, MY CAR THE 2010 INSIGHT, "UNPREDICTABLY ACCELERATED, THEN AT THE SAME TIME, THE BRAKES LOCKED". THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD AT AN ACCELERATED RATE WITH NO DRIVER CONTROL. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN A SHORT TIME SPAN BUT DID NOT HAPPEN IN THE PREVIOUS 1 1/2 YRS THAT I'VE OWNED THE
• HONDA INSIGHT HYBRID - UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION COMBINED WITH LOCKING OF THE BRAKES CAUSED THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD AT AN ACCELERATED RATE WITH NO CONTROL, TWICE IN A SHORT TIME SPAN. FIRST INCIDENT WAS DEC.2011, SECOND IN JAN. 2012. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN IN PREVIOUS 1 1/2 YRS. I OWNED THE CAR. I HAD
• WHILE PARKING THE 2010 HONDA INSIGHT IN MY GARAGE, I HAVE TO VEER TO THE RIGHT AND THEN BACK THE CAR TO GET INTO THE GARAGE. AS I WAS VEERING TO THE RIGHT AND CLOSE TO THE HOUSE THE INSIGHT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND WHEN I PUT THE BRAKES THEY DID NOT RESPOND ,INSTEAD THEY LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE CO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 5 crashes

“IN JANUARY 2012, MY CAR THE 2010 INSIGHT, "UNPREDICTABLY ACCELERATED, THEN AT THE SAME TIME, THE BRAKES LOCKED". THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD AT AN ACCELERATED RATE WITH NO DRIVER CONTROL. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN A SHORT TIME SPAN BUT DID NOT HAPPEN IN THE PREVIOUS 1 1/2 YRS THAT I'VE OWNED THE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 155 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: DRIVING AT 30-40 MPH WHEN A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN. HIT THIS CAR WITH MY VEHICLE'S FRONT BUMPER. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON MY CAR. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: HONDA INCYTE 2010 MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN HE BEGAN TO HEAR AN UNUSUAL SLAPPING NOISE FROM THE ROOF AND COULD SEE SOMETHING SLAPPING AGAINST THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT FOUND THAT HALF OF THE WEATHER STRIPPING FROM T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND BROKE DURING AN ACCIDENT *TGW THE SEAT BELT CAME OFF THE SIDE PANEL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE BUCKLE CAME OUT OF IT'S HOLSTER. THE CONSUMER STATED HER CHEST SLAMMED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AT HIGH FORCE. THE CONSUMER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)