2012 Honda Insight Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,121miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Honda Insight, 2% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,121 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was driving in a line of slow moving traffic on a two line lane main street keeping a constant speed of 22 MPH when suddenly my car lurched forward accelerating rapidly making a high pitched screaming sound. As the car gained speed I swerved into the other lane to avoid crashing into the car in front of me. Meanwhile I stomped on the foot brakes, pulled on the emergency brake and shifted into park trying to stop the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724827, filed 2015-06, 16,121 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10193114Jan 22, 2016Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The software controlling the IMA battery on…
- 10118170Nov 27, 2014Service bulletin- The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in…
- 10056630Nov 27, 2014Honda: repair procedure is provided regarding the updating of the software for the ima battery control module. Model 20112 cr-z, 2010-2012 insight. *pe updated 03/03/15*lj…
- 10118043Oct 22, 2014Service bulletin - The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in…
- 10118839Oct 3, 2014Service bulletin - The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in…
- 10118827Oct 3, 2014Dealer message - Today, October 3, 2014, American Honda is announcing a product update for all 2011-12 CR-Z and 2010-12 Insight vehicles. The product update involves updating the…
- 10045879Jun 19, 2013Honda: information on replacement and removal of junction board from old ima battery and new battery mounted before battery is installed. Models 2003-11 civic hybrid, 2011-12…
- 10043717Mar 1, 2012Honda: while driving, engine runs at higher rpm, than expected, due to pcm software keeping cvt in low, after moving shifter from l (low) to s (second).
- 10043745Feb 28, 2012Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Due to a bug in software audio navigation unit, the climate control fails to respond or execute any voice commands when engine…
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 2012 Honda Insight
36 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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