2013 Honda Insight Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Honda Insight, 9% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles.
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.
“So my 2013 Honda Insight has always consumed oil. I drove from idaho to utah stopped at the store when I started my vehicle up my display has check vsa, check hill start assist system, and check TPMS. I tried driving away from the store to get to Honda and it loses all power and barley moves. Kinda like a safe mode and does this every time I start my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11318635, filed 2020-03, 102,000 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“2013 Honda Insight Hybrid LX (4 cylinder) vehicle purchased on 8/19/14. thanks This complaint is was filed to due engine oil consumption on my Honda-hybrid. In 2020 my car began losing oil quite frequently as I was having to add or change the oil often. On 8/27/21 I took the vehicle to Honda of Downtown Los Angeles, Kesean Zachary informed me they would need to perform an engine oil consumption test and change the oil. …”
NHTSA complaint #11481912, filed 2022-08“I have owned my Honda Insight for almost 10 years now. I bought it because it has great MPG. But this year has been horrible for it. It suddenly lost power while I was driving on the highway. Luckily I was able to move over to the side, and traffic was not too heavy at the time. Checkered Flag Honda in Virginia Beach, VA performed a TSB on it, and again two months ago, stating the exact same repair to be done each time. Now, it is displaying the very same symptoms I took it in for the first time, AGAIN. I will be uploading those reciepts as soon as I can find them tomorrow. …”
NHTSA complaint #11514718, filed 2023-03Electrical 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 2013 Honda Insight
31 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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