Structure Problems of Honda Insight

Honda Insight owners have reported 21 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's bumper (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Honda Insight


Recently reported Structure problems of Honda Insight

The Body problem

When the vehicle was recently brought in for annual PA state inspection, I was informed by the inspector that there was so much corrosion where the rear trailing arms attach to the subframe that the rear wheel on either side could suddenly collapse leading to a sudden and unpredictable loss of   Read details...

The Bumper problem

In short: the fender spat fasteners fell off causing the spat to fly off the car. The car is advertised to be made of non-oxidizing metals, the spat fasteners; however, do rust. They are a quick release fastener (not a bolt and nut).   Read details...

The Roof And Pillar problem

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Insight. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when he began to hear an unusual slapping noise from the roof and could see something slapping against the rear window.   Read details...

The Door problem

Both doors on our 2000 the Honda odyssey get stuck and pose a safety threat.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Insight. The contact stated that the hatchback failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic computer box failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...




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