2010 Honda Insight Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 11 Insight years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Honda Insight has 119 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 11 Insight model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is airbags (57 complaints, 48% of the total). Complaints report 21 crashes, 11 injuries, and 2 deaths.
- Complaints
- 119
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes / fires
- 21 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 2
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 41
- 40 city / 43 hwy
Top 2010 Honda Insight problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags57 (48%)
- Brakes19 (16%)
- Structure & Body17 (14%)
- Electrical System14 (12%)
- Engine13 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (7%)
- Seat Belts6 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (4%)
- Other4 (3%)
- Steering3 (3%)
2010 Honda Insight recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Airbags9,555 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
- NHTSA 19V378000May 16, 2019Airbags19,138 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
2010 Honda Insight fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 40 MPG
- Highway
- 43 MPG
- Combined
- 41 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,600
- 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.
2010 compared with other Insight years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Honda Insight a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Honda Insight ranks worst among Insight model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 119 complaints and 10 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Insight?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (57 complaints), brakes (19 complaints), and structure & body (17 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 Honda Insight have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2010 Honda Insight, most recently reported 2019, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Honda Insight?
- EPA rates the 2010 Honda Insight at 41 MPG combined (40 city / 43 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.