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2006 Honda Insight problems

The 2006 Honda Insight has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 2 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

The 2006 Honda Insight has 2 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Honda Insight owner complaints by model year
Model year	Owner complaints	Recalls
2005 Insight	2	0
2006 Insight (this page)	2	1

Reliability score

Not rated

Limited NHTSA data — only 2 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2006 Insight?

Not enough data for a verdict

Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Buyer's checklist

Going to look at one? Use the pre-purchase inspection list.

Generated from this 2006 Insight's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2006 Insight · engine

The recall campaign department authorized a recall related authorization issuing case no. [xxx] where the dealership rock Honda 909-770-8400 replacing the control unit part no( ik100phm-a03) paid by me. Same issue recurring another case no issued [xxx] dealer stating parts…

09/26/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10909821.0

2006 Insight · airbags

I have a 2006 Honda insight. We are due with our first child in september 2007. We will need the vehicle to transport our child to and from daycare. Our dealer has refused to disable the airbag to make the car safer for an infant in a carseat. I would like…

08/02/2007 · NHTSA ODI #10198329.0

Had a problem with your 2006 Honda Insight? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free and official — owner filings are what build the federal safety record behind this page.

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

moderate NHTSA 06V270000 July 26, 2006

On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline

The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Common questions

Is the 2006 Honda Insight reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 2 owner complaints have been filed for the 2006 Honda Insight, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2006 Honda Insight?

Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2006 Honda Insight without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2006 Honda Insight?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2006 Honda Insight to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2006 Honda Insight a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 2 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 Honda Insight?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Honda Insight has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Honda Insight?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 2 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Honda/Insight. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Honda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.