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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-HONDA-INSIGHT
2019 · honda

honda Insight problems

1 safety recall. 94 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.6 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints

fuel system
15 reports · avg $1,200
moderate
electrical
10 reports · avg $850
severe
brakes
8 reports · avg $450
severe
airbags
7 reports · avg $1,100
severe
engine
6 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
seatbelts
4 reports · avg $500
moderate
visibility
3 reports · avg $350
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Insight · fuel system
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence; however, the failure…
12/26/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11561848.0
2019 Insight · other
The Honda Sensing suite's CMBS uses a combination of a front-facing camera and a radar sensor, it detected a sewerage as a hole and steel plates as a hole and made a sudden unsafe stop. Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) experiencing a false positive. We were going to…
12/25/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11707040.0
2019 Insight · other
I started the car on December 9th to find a bunch of errors. All the sudden I have lost my cruise control, collision prevention assist, light assist, and other features. I immediately took the car to the nearest Honda dealership near my home and got it checked out. The code…
12/22/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11498567.0
2019 Insight · other
I was stopped at a stoplight and then the light turned green. I began to accelerate and immediately and simultaneously my car began flashing BRAKE, beeping, and slamming on the brakes. I came to a literal grinding halt. There was no car in front of me nor was one merging into my…
12/18/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11631450.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 18V629000 13/09/2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Honda Insight reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Honda Insight is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Honda Insight?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is fuel system, with 15 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The fuel system is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

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 2019 Honda Insight?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 94 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,200, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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