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2019 Honda Insight

Based on reports from 124 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
124
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Recalls
7
TSBs
46
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 124 complaints, 21 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

dashboard creak and crackling sound

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

infotainment system crashes

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

sensors cause spontaneous braking

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

23 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 26K miles.

!Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

26
0–30K
13
30–60K
60–90K
2
90–120K
3
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (26 reports) • Median: 26K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (23 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System23 (19%)
Other13 (10%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking13 (10%)
Brakes12 (10%)
Electrical10 (8%)
Engine7 (6%)
Airbags7 (6%)
Visibility5 (4%)

2019 Honda Insight: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Insight, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 26,295 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 26K-mile mark.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Insight, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Insight, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Insight, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
14
19
15
20
8
21
16
22
14
23
32
24
17
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Honda Insight. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

18V629000Oct 2018

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

18V664000Nov 2018

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

20V314000Jul 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

20V771000Feb 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.

21V215000May 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Honda Insight is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Honda Insight vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

124

Class avg

122

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2019.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 124 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Honda Insight: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Honda Insight?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Honda Insight is related to the fuel system, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Honda Insight reliable?
The 2019 Honda Insight has 124 complaints, 21 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Honda Insight problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Honda Insight has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Insight problems start?
Based on 45 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 26,295 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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