2002 Honda Insight recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Honda Insight; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 24 complaints, most often about exterior lighting. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints24

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 04V086000 · 24 Feb 2004

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning.

Risk: An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Exterior lighting8 · 67%

Electrical system2 · 17%

Tires1 · 8%

Power train1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20011

20021

20031

20084

20101

20111

20131

20141

20161

From owner complaints

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. While driving 35 mph, the low beam switch burned out. The contact smelled a burning odor when the headlights blew out. The dealer state that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v086000 (exterior lighting: headlights). The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called…
Exterior lighting · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph with the low beam headlights activated when they suddenly failed to illuminate. Immediately, the high beams were activated. The contact replaced both low beam bulbs and the failure continued. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign…
Exterior lighting · Jun 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. While driving approximately 50 mph at night, the high beams were activated. When the contact attempted to activate the low beam lights, they completely dimmed. The vehicle was returned to her residence and her husband replaced the bulbs and checked the relay. Her husband…
Exterior lighting · Mar 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Battery is discharging within 18 hours of driving. The manual/instruction booklet does not allow the consumer to understand the limit of driving distance when traveling long distances. This is a gas operated vehicle.*ak
Electrical system · Feb 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

201010

201110

Full specifications All model years 2002 Honda lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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