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Honda Insight Repair and Maintenance
Honda Insight Model Years
Honda Insight Questions and Answers
cannot locate interior air filter
how to removethe bottompiece ofwindow trim on the drivers door
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vehicle stutter steps at various speeds, does fine when accelerating
Honda Insight Car Reviews (1)
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This Honda Insight has been great. Of course it needs oil changed every 5, 000 miles and new tires on the front end before winter. Averaged 52 miles to the gallon for 249,000 miles. Did not give any problem. |
Honda Insight Problems
| Exhaust & Emissions | The Check Engine Light may illuminate due to an evaporative emission control solenoid failure. This is more common in areas of the country where salt is used on the roads during the winter. |
| Drive Train | The automatic transmission (CVT) can have a "shudder" due to a worn start clutch. Replacing the start clutch will repair the shudder. |
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Honda Insight Recalls and TSBs
Honda Insight Recalls (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
Consequence Summary: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Recall Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence Summary: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Corrective Summary: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Honda Insight Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Bulletin Summary: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES.
Body, Interior & Misc.: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD.
Body, Interior & Misc.: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. 2002 THROUGH 2006 AND SOME 2007 FIT MODELS. UPDATED 8/18/08.
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Bulletin Summary: GRUNT NOISE AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS.
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Bulletin Summary: ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51 AND/OR 53 TROUBLESHOOTING. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: CVT DRIVE BELT SLIPPAGE -- ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) DRIVE BELT MAY SLIP DURING ACCELERATION. CSC WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 4/24/08.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: CVT START CLUTCH JUDDER. CSC WAS RECEIVED.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: NEW SOFTWARE FOR HDS: VERSION 2.001.01.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: INSIGHT IMA BATTERY MODULE. CSC WAS RECEIVED.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Bulletin Summary: PRODUCT UPDATE: PREMATURE IMA BATTERY MODULE FAILURE. CSC WAS RECEIVED.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: IMA BATTERY.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Bulletin Summary: CVT SLIPS, SLAMS INTO GEAR, OR FLARES ON ACCELERATION.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: STALLS WITH ELECTRICAL LOAD AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. DTC P1588 AND/OR P1589 STORED. P1163 AND/OR SURGE, JERKS, BUCKS BETWEEN 20-60 MPH. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DTC 32, 34, 36, 38, 41.
Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Bulletin Summary: EMISSIONS RECALL: MIL COMES ONE WITH DTC P2610.