Honda Insight Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Honda Insight model year (2000–2022) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Honda Insight Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 59 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Problem score: 75
4 recalls · 31 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 49
2 recalls · 33 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 47
Best Honda Insight Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 3
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 3
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Honda Insight — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 33 | 4 | — | 47 | Caution |
| 2021 | 0 | 15 | — | — | 15 | Good |
| 2020 | 4 | 31 | 3 | — | 49 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 4 | 59 | 2 | — | 75 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 11 | Good |
| 2001 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 13 | Good |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 | 4 | — | 27 | Caution |
All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Honda Insight Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2021Recent Insight models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2021 stands out with just 15 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Insight models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Insight should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2019 Honda Insight if possible. It has 4 recalls, 59 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 75 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Insight to buy?+
The 2006 Honda Insight is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Insight has the fewest problems?+
The 2006, 2003, 2004 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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