How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Honda Insight?

NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda Insight, which is 16% of all 119 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Insight brakes?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2010 Honda Insight.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Honda Insight?

The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2010 Honda Insight is 41,000 miles.

Have the 2010 Insight's brake complaints led to crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA records 12 crashes and 4 injuries among the 19 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda Insight.

How does the 2010 Insight compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2010 Insight's 16% share of brake complaints is higher than most other model years shown, such as 2012 at 3% and 2013 at 7%, though 2021 and 2022 also show a 16% share.

2010 Honda Insight Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda Insight, 16% of its 119 total complaints for the year. These complaints involve 12 crashes and 4 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 41,000 miles, and no related recall is listed.

Brakes complaints: 19; 16% of 119
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 41,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brakes fail to engage or the car surges forward instead of stopping when the brake pedal is pressed, often at low speeds while parking.
Several owners describe unintended acceleration that overpowers the brakes when approaching a stop sign or red light, sometimes requiring the driver to shift into neutral.
Some drivers say the brake pedal was fully depressed but the vehicle continued forward into a barrier, wall, or another vehicle.
One owner reports the car does not stop completely and continues rolling for a couple of seconds after hitting a bump while braking.
Multiple complaints describe brake failure at low parking-lot speeds that led to collisions with parked or oncoming vehicles.

When 2010 Honda Insight brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2010, latest Jun 3, 2020.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jun 2020; peak Mar 2015 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Honda Insight

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Insight model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
201019 (16%)
20110 (0%)
20122 (3%)
20133 (7%)
20140 (0%)
201915 (15%)
20204 (13%)
20214 (16%)
20225 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Honda Insight?: NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda Insight, which is 16% of all 119 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Insight brakes?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2010 Honda Insight.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Honda Insight?: The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2010 Honda Insight is 41,000 miles.
Have the 2010 Insight's brake complaints led to crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA records 12 crashes and 4 injuries among the 19 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda Insight.
How does the 2010 Insight compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2010 Insight's 16% share of brake complaints is higher than most other model years shown, such as 2012 at 3% and 2013 at 7%, though 2021 and 2022 also show a 16% share.