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2013 Honda Insight Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 45 total for the year
Median mileage
20miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Honda Insight, 4% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20 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.

“Driving on a busy s.e. Street in washington dc, driving about 20 to 30 MPH., heard a noise that sounded like a tire blowing out or some other type of noise emanating from underneath the car. I tried to press the brake, but instead the car accelerated and would not stop. It sped up at least another 15 to 20 more MPH, and again, would not stop. There were vehicles in the back, so I could not use the emergency brake or shut the car off. There were also vehicles on the side and in front of my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10663474, filed 2014-12, 20 miles

“I experienced rough running of my 2013 Honda Insight just prior to August of 2021. Initial work on the vehicle helped, but repairs became increasingly expensive and extensive. EX: A simple oil change on about 8/2/2021 (mileage at 64,545). At about mileage 68,370 the vehicle failed again (showing check engine light / stalling); repair shop found a misfire on cylinder #4, and all 8 of the spark plugs were replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11525650, filed 2023-06

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022515%
2021416%
2020413%
20191212%
201324%
201212%
20101815%
200117%
200014%

Other parts of the 2013 Honda Insight

Engine
31 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Insight

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology