2012 Honda Insight engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Honda Insight — 61% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car has only 83000 miles. We bought the vehicle 2 months ago from the estate of an individual that passed away. We were driving the vehicle and the gas pedal stopped working. Prior to this happening, we noticed no oil leak from the car. Per the manual we were checking oil level everytime we…”
filed Dec 18, 2024
“Oil consumption issues. I can't drive my car 10 feet without dying. I was stuck in traffic when my car died from the issues. Look up TSB 15-015”
filed Jan 9, 2023
“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Insight. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward. The contact stated that the check engine, emissions, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park near a gas station. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the…”
filed Oct 5, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Insight years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Insight | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Insight | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Insight | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 Insight | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 Insight | 31 | 69% |
| 2011 Insight | 4 | 10% |
| 2010 Insight | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Honda Insight
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.