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ProblemsByVin File / 2022-HONDA-INSIGHT NHTSA data synced 9 hours ago
2022 · Honda

Honda Insight problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 28 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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Reliability score
8.2 / 10

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

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Should you avoid this 2022 Insight?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

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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Top trouble spots 2 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
6 reports · fails ~22,000 mi · avg $850
moderate
brakes
4 reports · avg $450
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2022 Insight · electrical
Throughout short ownership of the vehicle, a "Charing System Problem" warning light has occurred when starting, and during operation, of the vehicle. The warning light occurs intermittently during start-ups and whilst driving. The warning light possibly indicates an error with…
2022 Insight · electrical
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted and decelerated to 5 MPH with the brake warning light illuminated. Despite the failure, the contact was able to resume normal driving functionality. The…
11/15/2023 · at 22,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11555211.0 · see electrical pattern →
2022 Insight · electrical
My car was parked safely on my driveway. I turn on the car and all the lights came on including power loss failure, collision mitigation, etc. I had to tow it to a dealer where they claimed it was rodent damage causing an electrical failure on Monday, 9/19/22. The car was towed…
2022 Insight · electrical
Radio/infotainment touchscreen often freezes up and has phantom inputs, which can exit navigation and change the audio source. This causes huge distraction to the driver. The frustrating thing about this is that it's an intermittent issue, so the service center can't replicate…
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 21V900000 November 18, 2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA

EA Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking · opened January 2025

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA25002 on NHTSA →

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Common questions

Is the 2022 Honda Insight reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 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.

Should you avoid the 2022 Honda Insight?

On the NHTSA data, the 2022 Honda Insight does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2022 Honda Insight?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 6 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 22,000 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 22,000 miles. 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 2022 Honda Insight?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 28 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, 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 are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 9 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/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.
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