DecodedCarsHonda Insight
11 model years from 2005 to 2022, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2022
- Class
- Midsize Cars, Compact Cars, Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 40–52 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2022)
- Recalls
- 21 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2019 (99)
- Fewest problems
- 2021
- Interest
- 10,237 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2022 Insight in brief
The 2022 Honda Insight is a midsize car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,047 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 52 MPG combined (55 city / 49 highway), 92% better than the 2022 midsize car average of 27.1 MPG, for an estimated $1,300 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Honda Insight has 11 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2022, classed as Midsize Cars, Compact Cars, Two Seaters.
Its most efficient year was 2022 at 52 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 40 to 52 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (110), engine (88), unknown or other (42).
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2011 has the most recalls (10); all years together count 21 campaigns and 405 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Insight compares
The 2005 Honda Insight is a two seaters offered with a 1.0L 3-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 155 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 95-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 1,878 lb.
About the Honda Insight
The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric car manufactured and marketed by Honda. Its first generation was a three-door, two-seat liftback coupé (1999–2006) and its second generation was a five-door, five-seat liftback (2009–2014). In its third generation it was a four-door sedan (2018–2022), and in its fourth generation it became a five-door crossover SUV (2026–present). It was Honda's first model with Integrated Motor Assist system and the most fuel efficient gasoline-powered car available in the U.S. without plug-in capability for the length of its production run.
From the Wikipedia article "Honda Insight", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2022 Insight pros & cons
Full 2022 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 52 MPG combined — 92% better than the average 2022 midsize car (27.1 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Modest powerUp to 107 hp, versus about 252 hp for similar 2022 models.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 Insight
25 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 1 crash report
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2019 Insight
99 owner complaints · 8 recalls · 1 fire report · 12 crash reports
Most reported: Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Insight changes by model year
- 2019
- Engine added: 1.5L 4-cyl
- Engine dropped: 1.3L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 41 to 52
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2010
- New body dimensions: 17.3 in longer, wheelbase +6.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 1.3L 4-cyl
- Engine dropped: 1.0L 3-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 52 to 41
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 11 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 52 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,047 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 33 |
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 52 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,047 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 25 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 52 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,047 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 31 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 52 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,047 lb | ★★★★★ | 8 | 99 |
| 2014 | 1.3L 4-cyl | 41 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1.3L 4-cyl | 41 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 6 | 43 |
| 2012 | 1.3L 4-cyl | 41 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 8 | 57 |
| 2011 | 1.3L 4-cyl | 40 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 10 | 31 |
| 2010 | 1.3L 4-cyl | 41 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 10 | 80 |
| 2006 | 1.0L 3-cyl | 52 MPG | 155.1 in | 1,878 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1.0L 3-cyl | 52 MPG | 155.1 in | 1,878 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2022 Insight
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota Corolla | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2022 Honda Civic | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2022 Honda Accord | 47 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2022 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2022 Toyota Prius | 56 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →