Problem Reports
Honda Insight
Report: Intergrated Motor Assist Battery Fail
Honda Insight Problem
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Average Mileage: 108,285 mi (82,000 mi - 150,000 mi)
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery failures are not uncommon. The IMA battery will require replacement when it fails.
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Visitor, 2002 Honda Insight, 108,000 mi
2002 honda insight
Had same problem the IMA light came on took car to dealer found out honda extended the warrenty, battery was replaced for free.Flag ThisLike0 -
Visitor, 2001 Honda Insight, 124,000 mi
I replaced the battery with a refurbished battery instead of the Honda battery which costs twice as much. However, the first battery shipped did not operate correctly. I had the supplier send me another battery, which they did promptly. I then had that installed. It works well now. The cost of the paying the dealer to diagnose and install both batteries ran me almost $1,000. My savings in the end was over $1,000 but the hassle and time it took tried my patience. I had to use a dealer because of the voltage on the batteries, the auto repair shops I use did not have the insurance to handle high voltage products.
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Visitor, 2006 Honda Insight, 109,000 mi
2006 Honda Insight. IMA battery failed. Honda Motor Corporation will not return my call regarding this problem. The dealer (DW) in Franklin Tn. told me last week $3,500.00 to replace IMA battery with remanufactured battery(3yr/36,000). Now the dealer asks me could I pay $1,000.00 for the repair. I do feel this is reasonable but, HMC knows these batteries are defective as the batteries in the Honsda Civic Hybrid (2006)that are now in a Federal Class Action Lawsuit. I feel Honda should replace the defective battery in my Insight free of cost to the consumers. Whoever heard of a dealer going from a $3500.00 repair, to can you pay $1000.00 ? In my opinion, they just admitted to their guilt. By the way, my wife has driven Honda's faithfully for the past 30yrs.
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Visitor, 2003 Honda Insight, 101,000 mi
the IMA will not charge, but no light has come on telling me its not working
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Visitor, 2001 Honda Insight, 84,000 mi
IMA battery died at 84,XXX miles. Honda refuses warranty because previous owner had wired a voltage monitor into the system. I will never buy another Honda!!!!!
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Visitor, 2006 Honda Insight, 82,000 mi
IMA light and Engine light
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mitzid, 2003 Honda Insight, 150,000 miRookie
The IMA light came on followed shortly by the check engine light. Appointment is Monday It is a civic hybrid
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