2004 Honda InsightProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Honda Insight, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 28, 2018. Updated daily.
Where the 2004 Honda Insight has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Honda Insight recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2004 vs. every other Insight year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Insight median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2004 Honda Insight safety ratings
2004 Honda Insight 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.


- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Insight owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE I WAA DRIVING TO WORK SMOKE CAME OUT OF MY STEERING COLUMN AND MY LOW BEAMS STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THE LIGHT SWITCH IS FAULTY AS WAS THE CASE WITH THE RECALL ON 2000-2001 HONDA INSIGHTS.
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