What is the fuel economy of a 2001 Honda Insight?

EPA figures for the 2001 Honda Insight reach 53 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2001 Honda Insight?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Honda Insight. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2001 Honda Insight?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA for the 2001 Honda Insight, most often about: Exterior Lighting, Steering, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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2001 Honda Insight

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 53 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.0L 3-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	45	49	47	189
1.0L 3-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	45	49	47	189
1.0L 3-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	48	60	53	168

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 02V196000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.

Campaign 04V086000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

17 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Exterior Lighting 4 Steering 2 Electrical System 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.