general problems of the 2010 Honda Insight

Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2010 Honda Insight. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2016

2010 Honda Insight, 179131; code 33-21 increased resistance the left side curtain airbag first inflator, when light air bag on in Saturday, I bring my car in the dealer(10/31/16)there change recall only driver air bag (no charge part and labor) ,the problem takata no have recall about left side curtain, bad too, I no have incident now, I scared for my kids, after there change air bag driver light on different code and I think same problem code 33-1 open-/increased resistance lf side curtain air bag inflator, I paid diagnostic in the dealer said is bad floor and cabin wire harness all in the left side for fix parts and labor is 1610. 84, I fix 2 moths ago transmission, I check recall have other model about problem side curtain air bag inflator, I don't not why no have for Insight?, I not can more driving my car now because I love my family , takata need people died for this problem for recall?, please help me, thanks.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Insight hybrid. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle resumed normal operation thirty minutes later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ima control unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 72,000.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2011

Honda Insight hybrid - unpredictable acceleration combined with locking of the brakes caused the car to move forward at an accelerated rate with no control, twice in a short time span. First incident was Dec. 2011, second in Jan. 2012. This did not happen in previous 1 1/2 yrs. I owned the car. I had an accident the first time going very slowly up a hill at 10:am with clear roads. The light was red and I braked to slow down and when crawling, slightly released the brake to roll forward, but the car accelerated 6 feet from a small truck in front of me. I felt like I was being pushed from behind. I pumped but the brakes were locked. Car went forward very slow uphill. I tapped the truck. My damage was a small chip in my plastic plate cover. His fender fell down. We reported the accident and will impact my insurance. I then decided to get snow tires. Second time was in front of a college, in rush hour traffic, slowing down for a red light. There were kids, cars all around etc. , everyone slowing down, coming to a stop. There was snow and ice on the road. I had new snow tires, I brake, the car slowed down, I released the brake a little, instead of maintaining the slower speed, the car accelerated. I brake again quickly, but I was on ice and the brakes locked. I slid as if being pushed. I turned into a small snow bank just in front of the sidewalk and the car stopped. I took it to the dealer who checked for 3 wks. They said no problems. Suggested the floor mats? several other 2010 Insight owners had similar problems all who said the dealership could find nothing wrong. If it was the floor mats it would have been happening all the time! I asked the dealership to buy the Insight back from me. I took a $10,000. Loss. I am so relieved it's worth it. Note: I'm in canada so I had to put your address in order for my complaint to go through. All car problems in na sb together.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Insight hybrid. While driving approximately 25 mph there was a very high volume electric static noise. The contact stated that it was painful to his ears and gave him an instant headache and suddenly he began feeling very tired while driving . The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the vehicle so they could not assist him. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2010 Honda Insight

Electrical System problems
4
Battery problems
2
Electrical Failure problems
1


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