Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Honda Insight Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:179,500 mi
#22 complaints
STEERING
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:55,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Honda Insight.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 179,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 107 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
179,500
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
107
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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