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2002 Honda Insight

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

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.0L 3-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 45 49 47 189
1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 48 59 53 168

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

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)

12 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Exterior Lighting 8 Electrical System 2 Tires 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2002 Honda Insight?

EPA figures for the 2002 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 2002 Honda Insight?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 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 2002 Honda Insight?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 Honda Insight, most often about: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Tires. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.