Insight (2002)
NHTSA files most complaints about this model under the 2002-2006 Honda CR-V, and they are counted on that page. This page counts only the 12 complaints whose own record names the Honda Insight.
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
ECA1
1.0L 3-cyl / 67 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
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Honda Insight Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda Insight, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Honda Insight complaints?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Honda Insight. The systems they name most often are the exterior, the electrical system and the transmission.
Is the 2002-2002 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 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 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 2002-2002 Honda Insight have?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 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 2002-2002 Honda Insight?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2002-2002 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 transmission, 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 2002 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. 12 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.