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2005 Honda Insight Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#11 most-complained of 11 Insight years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2005 Honda Insight has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #11 highest of 11 Insight model years. The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
49.5
46.5 city / 53.5 hwy

Top 2005 Honda Insight problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (100%)
2005 Honda Insight complaints: complaints filed per month1Jul 2006Jan 2007
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Jan 2007; peak Jul 2006 (1).

2005 Honda Insight recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2005 Honda Insight fuel economy and fuel cost

City
46.5 MPG
Highway
53.5 MPG
Combined
49.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,325
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2005 compared with other Insight years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006201020112012201320142019202020212022
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict02049.5
2006No verdict102149.5
2010Avoid1001191041

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 Honda Insight a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Honda Insight ranks #11 of 11 among Insight model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Insight?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 10,750 miles.
Does the 2005 Honda Insight have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2005 Honda Insight in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Honda Insight?
EPA rates the 2005 Honda Insight at 49.5 MPG combined (46.5 city / 53.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.