- 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
2001 Honda Insight Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Honda Insight have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, 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
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Honda Insight recalls 2
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
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
- The risk
- The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began august 2, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
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Honda Insight: every year compared
All Insight years2001 Honda Insight vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Honda Insight | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1,089 | 27 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Honda Accord | 932 | 19 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Honda CBR600F4I | 6 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Honda CBR600 | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Honda CBR929RR | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Honda CBR1000F | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Honda CBR600F4 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Honda CBR929 | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2001 Honda Insight
Does the 2001 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Honda Insight: headlights (February 2004); frontal (July 2002). 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 2001 Honda Insight had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Honda Insight a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 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 2001 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