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Owner report · 2001 model year

2001 Honda Insight

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2001 Honda Insight
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Visibility & Lighting

Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 4 of 15 complaints (27%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 24 in 2000 to 15 in 2001.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
15
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$1,150–$1,300
Combined MPG
47–53

Complaints by model year

  1. 242000
  2. 152001
  3. 122002
  4. 32003

Where owners report problems

  1. Visibility & Lighting4 (27%)
  2. Brakes2 (13%)
  3. Electrical2 (13%)
  4. Engine2 (13%)
  5. Transmission & Drivetrain2 (13%)
  6. Airbags & Restraints1 (7%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category2000200120022003vs. 2001 Two Seaters
Annual fuel cost ($)1,1501,150–1,3001,150–1,3001,150–1,300
Combined MPG5347–5347–5347–53
City / Highway MPG49 / 6145–48 / 49–6045–48 / 49–5945–48 / 49–59
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)168168–189168–189168–189
Complaints filed2415123Not compared
Recalls issued1210Not compared
Crash-involved complaints0000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0200Not compared
Injuries reported2000Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared1322

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Honda Insight have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Honda Insight?

Visibility & Lighting: 4 of 15 NHTSA complaints (27%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Honda Insight get?

EPA rates it 47–53 MPG combined across 3 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Honda Insight?

EPA estimates $1,150–$1,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (variable gear ratios)31.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularTwo Seaters45 mpg (low)49 mpg (low)47 mpg (low)$1,300 (high)189 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Automatic (variable gear ratios)31.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularTwo Seaters45 mpg (low)49 mpg (low)47 mpg (low)$1,300 (high)189 g/mi (high)
Configuration 3Manual 5-spd31.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularTwo Seaters48 mpg (high)60 mpg (high)53 mpg (high)$1,150 (low)168 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine20100
Transmission & Drivetrain20000
Fuel System00000
Electrical20100
Brakes20000
Steering10000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10000
Airbags & Restraints10000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting40000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Campaign 04V086000 · Feb 24, 2004

    Defect
    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
    AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy
    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.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Campaign 02V196000 · Jul 24, 2002

    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
    Consequence
    THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
    Remedy
    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.