Is the 2006 Honda Insight reliable?

NHTSA lists only 2 complaints and 1 recall for the 2006 Insight, giving it a Complaint Index of 10 — much lower than years like 2010 (100) or 2019 (90).

What problems does the 2006 Honda Insight have?

Owner complaints are evenly split between Airbags and Engine, with one complaint each out of the 2 total on file with NHTSA.

Does the 2006 Honda Insight have any recalls?

Yes, one recall (campaign 06V270000) was issued in 2006 for incorrect NHTSA safety hotline contact information printed in the owner's manual. It is not a do-not-drive recall.

How does the 2006 Insight compare to other model years?

With a Complaint Index of 10, the 2006 model ranks near the bottom of complaint volume among the 11 years tracked, well below the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2020, and 2022 Insight years.

What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Honda Insight?

The EPA rates it at 49.5 mpg combined (46.5 city / 53.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325.

2006 Honda Insight Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2006 Honda Insight has just 2 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, giving it a Complaint Index of 10, one of the lowest among the 11 model years tracked. No verdict has been assigned, but the low complaint count suggests fewer reported problems than years like 2010 or 2019.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 10/100; #10 of 11 Insight years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 2; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2014; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 49.5; 46.5 city / 53.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2006 Honda Insight recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

NHTSA 06V270000Jul 26, 2006Other1,190,000 vehicles
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Remedy: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

2006 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.

2006 compared with other Insight years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	No verdict	0	2	0	49.5
2006	No verdict	10	2	1	49.5
2010	Avoid	100	119	10	41
2011	Caution	40	41	10	40

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Honda Insight reliable?: NHTSA lists only 2 complaints and 1 recall for the 2006 Insight, giving it a Complaint Index of 10 — much lower than years like 2010 (100) or 2019 (90).
What problems does the 2006 Honda Insight have?: Owner complaints are evenly split between Airbags and Engine, with one complaint each out of the 2 total on file with NHTSA.
Does the 2006 Honda Insight have any recalls?: Yes, one recall (campaign 06V270000) was issued in 2006 for incorrect NHTSA safety hotline contact information printed in the owner's manual. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2006 Insight compare to other model years?: With a Complaint Index of 10, the 2006 model ranks near the bottom of complaint volume among the 11 years tracked, well below the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2020, and 2022 Insight years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Honda Insight?: The EPA rates it at 49.5 mpg combined (46.5 city / 53.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325.