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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2004 Honda Insight.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda Insight. Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 25).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Honda Insight.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Honda Insight 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Honda Insight version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 45 | 49 | 47 | $1,450 |
| Insight 1.0 L Manual 5-spd | 48 | 58 | 52 | $1,300 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.