- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning.
- The risk
- An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Honda Insight Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Honda Insight have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2004 for the headlights.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Insight year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Honda Insight recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2000 Honda Insight yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Honda Insight: every year compared
All Insight years2000 Honda Insight vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Honda Insight | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2000 Honda Accord | 1,193 | 21 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Honda Civic | 297 | 18 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Honda CBR929RR | 5 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Honda CBR600 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Honda CBR600F4 | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Honda CBR900 | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Honda CBR1100XX | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Honda Insight
Does the 2000 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Honda Insight: headlights (February 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Honda Insight had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Honda Insight a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Honda Insight year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 Honda Insight has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data