Insight (2001)
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Complaints by Engine Code
ECA1
1.0L 3-cyl / 65 hpView details
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Honda Insight Unidentified Engine
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Recalls (2)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2001-2001 Honda Insight complaints?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Honda Insight. The systems they name most often are the exterior, the electrical system and the engine.
Is the 2001-2001 Honda Insight a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Honda Insight. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001-2001 Honda Insight have?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on file for the 2001-2001 Honda Insight as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2001-2001 Honda Insight?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2001-2001 Honda Insight vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Honda Insight?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the exterior, the electrical system and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Insight have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2001 Honda Insight. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 15 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.