Electrical System Problems of Honda Insight

Honda Insight owners have reported 58 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Honda Insight

The Electrical System problem

The radio is experiencing "ghost taps" as though someone invisible finger is pushing buttons on the radio, rifling through stations, making calls, or deleting navigation functions. It's very distracting as a driver.   Read details...

The Battery problem

When I purchased my vehicle, I advised the dealership that the car seemed to not want to assist as I was going up hills. I have taken it to the dealership, been able to duplicate the issues, but the dealership nor Honda sees anything wrong with the car.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

My hybrid battery is overheating which my hybrid battery is 7 years old with only 31,680 miles on it and its affecting the integrated motor assist and the monitor screen with the control gauges and my vehicles acceleration and making it impossible to drive without it shutting off and locking up, I   Read details...

The Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

The headlights went out while I was driving the 2000 Insight. First, I noticed a burning smell. I pulled over and checked under the hood but found nothing. I got back in and the smell came back as I started driving. A few minutes later, the headlights got dim for a few seconds then went out.   Read details...

The Battery Propulsion System problem

Honda Insight. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle battery charging system issues. The consumer stated his vehicle will be at the dealer for several months and the vehicle has a large starting battery that charges when the vehicle is driven.   Read details...




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