Severe Issues

2010 HONDA INSIGHT Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Honda Insight. This model year has 118 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.

118
Complaints
21
Crashes
β€”
Fires
11
Injuries
2
Deaths
10
Recalls

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Worst 2010 Honda Insight Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
57
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

Crash-related:11
Injuries:9
#2
17
complaints

Brake System

Crash-related:11
Injuries:4
#3
14
complaints

Structural Problems

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Honda Insight. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Airbag Malfunctions5711β€”β€”
Brake System1711β€”β€”
Structural Problems141β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration85β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures7β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults71β€”β€”
Engine Problems7β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues64β€”β€”
Suspension Failures51β€”β€”
Hydraulic43β€”β€”
Visibility4β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues31β€”β€”
Steering Defects3β€”β€”β€”
Tire Issues3β€”β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)21β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain22β€”β€”
Wheel Issues21β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System1β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper1β€”β€”β€”
Fuel System1β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline1β€”β€”β€”
Parking-Brake Issues11β€”β€”
Electric1β€”β€”β€”
Equipment1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Honda Insight. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

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Showing 118 most recent complaints

Suspension FailuresJul 10, 2024

When the vehicle was recently brought in for annual PA state inspection, I was informed by the inspector that there was so much corrosion where the rear trailing arms attach to the subframe that the rear wheel on either side could suddenly collapse leading to a sudden and unpredi…

Suspension FailuresJun 24, 2024

Rear trailing arm attachment points on both sides completely rusted out. Won't pass inspection as being unsafe with possibility of one or both rear wheels collapsing if a pothole is hit. Car is registered in Pennsylvania since 2009.

Structural ProblemsSep 18, 2023

Rust at the body below rear door

Structural ProblemsSep 6, 2023

Both sides of the car have rust. The similar issue happen to the HONDA CRV's 2007 through 2011 model, which have a recall already.

Structural ProblemsSep 4, 2023

UNKNOWN. Rear frame on both sides are extremely rusted. Car purchased in Ohio in 2009 and appears the salt as eroded the car.

Structural ProblemsAug 18, 2023

Corrosion of the body at the rear when exposed to normal driving conditions. The issue was validated by service center.

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashApr 7, 2023

The contact is a police officer with the Florida Highway Patrol. The deceased owned a 2010 Honda Insight. The vehicle was at a stop sign attempting to traverse an intersection. The deceased struck the left front of another vehicle that was in the intersection with the front end o…

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashJun 3, 2020

I HAD ACCIDENT AND AIR NEVER OPENS. *TR

Steering DefectsFeb 6, 2020

THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T COME BACK TO CENTER AT ALL. AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS AS YOU CAN CHECK IN THIS LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSIGHTCENTRAL.NET/THREADS/STEERING-HANDLING.21905/ SO IF YOU LEAVE IT IN A DEGREE IT WILL STAY LIKE THAT. YOU CAN MAKE A CURVE BY SETTING THE STE…

Headlight/Taillight FailuresJan 27, 2020

2010 HONDA INSIGHT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LACK OF CORNERING LIGHTS ON CONTEMPORARY CARS. *LD *JS

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)πŸ’₯ CrashSep 21, 2019

AS I WAS GOING TO PARK MY 2010 INSIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT BETWEEN TWO CARS, THE CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED OUT OF CONTROL HITTING THE CAR ON MY LEFT, THEN PROCEEDED TO SLAM INTO A METAL BARRIER IN FRONT OF THE SPOT, THEN FLEW UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND SLAMMED DOWN ONTO THE CAR ON MY RIG…

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashMay 2, 2019

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT MY CAR I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018, IN BINGHAMTON NY. MY AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED, THE SEATBELT WAS DAMAGE, AND ALSO THE FRONT BUMPER. AFTER I HAD THE ACCIDENT I RECEIVED A RECALL PAPER AND WHEN I VERIFIED THE NUMBER I FOUND I HAD A RECALL. I CALLED A…

Airbag MalfunctionsDec 3, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AFTER IT FLASHED RANDOMLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. VALLEY HI HONDA (5710 VALLEY PARK…

Airbag MalfunctionsNov 29, 2018

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN SEPTEMBER AND I HIT MY BREAK TO STOP MY CAR.AT THAT TIME, MY BREAK DID NOT WORK. I FINALLY HIT ANOTHER CAR AND MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED. THAT WAS HAPPENING UPFRONT DICKINSON TOWN BINGHAMTON NY 13905. I HAD REPPORT FROM THE POLICE. THE RECALL NUMBER …

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashNov 28, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH FORCE AND INJURED THE CONTACT'S FACE AND LOWER BACK, …

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashNov 1, 2018

THE INFLATORS WERE REPLACED 3/24/16 AND 7/29/16. ON 7/5/17 MY SON WAS HIT BY A MAN RUNNING A RED LIGHT. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, MY SON SUFFERED NUMEROUS INJURIES INCLUDING BEING KNOCKED OUT BY THE AIRBAG AND CONTINUES TO SUFFER FROM THE CONCUSSION - I KNOW THE OLD AIRBAG/INFL…

Headlight/Taillight FailuresMay 2, 2018

RECENTLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT HAS BEEN FLICKERING AND I WAS STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER WHO TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. HE GAVE ME A VERBAL WARNING AND TOLD ME TO HAVE IT REPAIRED RIGHT AWAY. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE ENTIRE LIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAV…

Structural ProblemsApr 18, 2018

THERE IS OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE WITH THE PAINT USED BY HONDA. OUR OTHER CAR - A TOYOTA - WHICH IS 3 YEARS OLDER AND SAME COLOR KEPT IN SAME CONDITIONS IS LOOKING JUST FINE - HOWEVER THE PAINT ON OUR HONDA'S ROOF AND HOOD HAS DISINTEGRATED. IT LOOKS AWFUL. WHEN PICKING UP MY CAR AFT…

Brake SystemπŸ’₯ CrashApr 3, 2018

2010 HONDA INSIGHT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED THROUGH A STOP LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION, OVER A BARRIER, DROPPING APPROXIMATELY 30 FT AND …

Headlight/Taillight FailuresJan 7, 2018

TAIL LIGHTS LED IS FLICKERING AND LIGHTS ARE BURNING OUT PREMATURE I JAVE BEEN PULLED OVER FOR THIS AND ALSO ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED DUE TO LACK OF LIGHT LUMES

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Honda Insight.

Recalls for 2010 Honda Insight

10 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 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.

18V661000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

18V268000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V500000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V502000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V378000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

16V061000Mar 2, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

17V545000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

17V030000Oct 1, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

18V042000Sep 1, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

16V346000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2010 Honda Insight β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Honda Insight reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2010 Honda Insight has 118 NHTSA owner complaints, 21 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (57 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Insight?β–Ύ

#1: Airbag Malfunctions (57 complaints). #2: Brake System (17 complaints). #3: Structural Problems (14 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Honda Insight?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2010 Honda Insight?β–Ύ

The 2010 Honda Insight has 21 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 118 total NHTSA complaints. 11 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2010 Honda Insight have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2010 Honda Insight. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2010 Honda Insight?β–Ύ

The 2010 Honda Insight has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions 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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2010 Honda Insight Problems β€” 118 NHTSA Complaints | VinSpector AI