2010 Honda Insight Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Honda Insight, 13% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is obviously an issue with the paint used by Honda. Our other car - a toyota - which is 3 years older and same color kept in same conditions is looking just fine - however the paint on our Honda's roof and hood has disintegrated. It looks awful. When picking up my car after a tire rotation at costco - a gentleman recommended I contact Honda. I did. They basically said - oh well, too bad. We'll make a note of it in case something comes up.”
NHTSA complaint #11088840, filed 2018-04, 50,000 miles“My complaint is about my car I had an accident on september 26, 2018, in binghamton ny. My airbag was deployed, the seatbelt was damage, and also the front bumper. After I had the accident I received a recall paper and when I verified the number I found I had a recall. I called and talked to them, I also send the first complaint. They sent me an application I filled it out and sent it back. When I call they said to me they still working on it. I recently received another recall paper I called just to be inform about everything. * (recall related incident) ts”
NHTSA complaint #11205376, filed 2019-05, 140,000 miles“Weather stripping on 2010 Honda Insight passenger side detached from the front during highway driving in new mexico. Just purchased certified used car with less than 3,200 miles. 6 days and counting on repair of weather stripping with Honda dealership in washington state.”
NHTSA complaint #10402101, filed 2011-05, 3,900 miles“Window door moldings made aout of rubber are britle and desintegrating making the window loose therefore making the interior of the vehicle noisy. Apparently the quality of this rubber are very cheap it does not last more than three years. By the way it cut one of my fingers when I was cleaning the window. I told a Honda dealer service advisor about this, and she kindly told me that she doesnt know why all hondas do these.....well, 'it's because Honda is using cheap materials, I told her. If you are going through the same situation as me, please file a complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10851462, filed 2016-03“When I originally purchased my Insight, I noticed that the weather stripping was folding up. I had the dealership replace it, and within 2 days, the weather stripping flew off as I was driving down the highway. I went back to the dealership, and they replaced it again. 3 months later, same thing happened. The weather stripping, came off as I was driving causing a traffic hazard. This time I went to a different dealership, and their solution was to put double sided tape on the weather stripping. Its now been 2 weeks, and the ends of the stripping is coming up again.”
NHTSA complaint #10362174, filed 2010-10Related service bulletins
- 10051966Dec 1, 2012Honda: product update for a manufacturing problem with the roof molding may allow the roof molding to come loose.
- 10043144Mar 23, 2012Honda: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, an update for the roof molding where by either the front or rear retention clips become loose or detach…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Honda Insight
57 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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