2004 HONDA INSIGHT Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Honda Insight. This model year has 2 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2004 Honda Insight Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Honda Insight. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Honda Insight. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 2 most recent complaints
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.
CONTROL ARM CRACKED AND SPLIT WHILE PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM, ONLY LOWER (MADE OF ALUMINUM FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION). IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY, I WOULD LIKELY HAVE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED, OR…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Honda Insight.
Recalls for 2004 Honda Insight
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Honda Insight. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2004 Honda Insight — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Honda Insight reliable?▾
Good Record. The 2004 Honda Insight has 2 NHTSA owner complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda Insight?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (1 complaints). #2: Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). #3: Suspension Failures (1 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Honda Insight?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Honda Insight?▾
The 2004 Honda Insight has 0 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 2 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Honda Insight have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2004 Honda Insight in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2004 Honda Insight?▾
The 2004 Honda Insight has a relatively low complaint rate. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Insight reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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