2001 Honda Insight Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Honda Insight, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle experiences random events of power loss (ima battery recalibrating) that cause significant loss of engine power when needed (I.e. Accelerating to change lanes, climbing a steep hill, or starting to move forward after being stopped at a light) these events have been recognized by Honda, but have been dismissed as normal events. However, these power loss events can come at times when loss of power can be dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10039188, filed 2003-09, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Honda Insight. While driving 55 MPH she smelled a chemical odor, and saw flames behind her. She pulled over and attempted to put out of the fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames. The entire interior of the vehicle was destroyed. . The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility, and was in the process of being inspected. The dealer was contacted and they will send someone out to take pictures of the vehicle damage. She speculated that battery failure caused the fire. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 100000.”
NHTSA complaint #10296694, filed 2009-12, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10024567Dec 8, 2012Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: insight ima battery module. Csc was received. *nj updated 3/8/13.
- 10038350Mar 16, 2011Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Battery system light comes on with trouble codes stored. *rm models 2000-2004 insight. Updted 5/14/13.
- 10026884Aug 6, 2008Honda: hybrid batteries can be affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures.
- 10024665Feb 16, 2008Warranty extension: ima battery.
- 10024563Feb 5, 2008Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Product update: premature ima battery module failure. Csc was received.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 7 | 23% |
| 2019 | 14 | 14% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 2 | 13% |
| 2000 | 7 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda Insight
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda Insight
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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