2002 Honda Insight Consumer Discussions

Honda Insight Hybrid Battery Pack Questions

• Re: 8/80 or 10/150K warranty on battery pack [bmb97206]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Mar 4, 2010 9:39:01 PM

  > I have 2000 manual transmission Insight purchased Dec 2000. Was recently > advised I needed new battery pack and 2 controllers. Was told warranty is 8/80K > but after researching on this forum and Insight forum questioned dealer and now > they say there was a 2008 extension bulletin extension on manual xmissions to > 10/150K. I'm told that the bulletin is "monitor and motor control module" Honda > Service ... Read More

Honda Insight Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Ohio Ex

  Written by: tdinsight on Nov 7, 2010 3:36:05 PM

  Just for people shopping, seems Honda anxious to move 2010 inventory so I picked up Insight EX w/o navigation for $18499 and got KBB plus $300 for my 2002 GMC minivan trade in. Insight did not seemed singled out for discounts, Accords and Civic hybrid also had attractive mark downs.

Honda Insight Hybrid Battery Pack Questions

• Re: P1447 code in error? [gecko3]

  Written by: ronwitman on Oct 14, 2010 1:14:53 PM

  I have a 2002 Insight. CMA light came on, drove it awhile, during this time I got the same mileage as before the light came on. After a short time the car stopped, had it towed to Honda West, Las Vegas. It was confirmed that your code along with another was on and that the battery assembly and a control unit needed replacing. Honda replaced the battery assembly and control unit ... Read More

• Re: Insight Batteries [joacchim]

  Written by: ronwitman on Sep 25, 2010 11:33:44 AM

  See your dealer. Warranty should cover . If not call Honda International. My 2002 had CMA light come on 90,000 miles. I called Honda. I was directed to the nearest dealer and a new battery was installed, no charge. Got free rental car while in shop.

• 2002 Insight

  Written by: ronwitman on Sep 2, 2010 7:23:49 PM

  I'd find a new dealer. Call Honda. They will remedy the situation. I call them to see if I could get a mechanic outside the agency but they wouldn't allow. They stated the any new installation would have a 150,000 mile warranty.When I called Honda West they agreed with the installation and did so free of charge. Be tough.

• 2002 Insight

  Written by: ronwitman on Sep 2, 2010 7:05:21 PM

  Had the battery replaced. Contrary to the info you received my battery has a new 150,000 mile warranty.The new battery is not working properly so back to Honda West.

• Jazzbird

  Written by: ronwitman on Jul 11, 2010 3:41:43 PM

  Purchased a 2002 Insight about March 2010. Pickes it up in Tucson, Ari. drove it to Pahrump, Nv. (between 500 and 600 miles]. Did not need to refuel. refuel cost me about $23.00.Have really enjoyed the Insight, its style, comfort ( I'm 6'4") Attention getter. IMA came on a few days ago. Called Honda ( I wanted a mechanic in Pahrump to do the job but I was advised that (due ... Read More

Honda Insight MPG-Real World Numbers

• Re: Honda Insight gas mileage [rookie60]

  Written by: sobsboc on Dec 19, 2009 5:59:43 AM

  "Now temps in Minnesota are 10-20 degrees. Mileage has now dropped to 32-35." I can't figure this out either but it seems to be normal for Toyota Prius to lose MPG's in cold weather. It seems a larger percent drop with a hybrid than with a normal car. I had a 2007 Dodge Caliber before gas skyrocketed, went from 30mpg in summer to 23 in winter. Currently have a 2002 Prius ... Read More

Honda Insight Maintenance and Repair

• Re: new ima only allows 45 mpg now [ulyses]

  Written by: 2002insight on Feb 21, 2008 8:57:31 PM

  I just had the IMA battery components replaced a couple of months ago, but the mpg has only dropped to the level it usually does in the winter on my 2002 Insight CVT (mpg is lower 60's in summer; mid 50's in winter.) You might want to give American Honda a call, if you're not happy with the Dealer's response. BTW, my lifetime average mpg is 59.5 right now, but it ... Read More

• Busted auto/trans mount due to flywheel replacement?

  Written by: elk3 on Jan 9, 2008 2:49:12 PM

  My Honda 2002 Honda Insight has 116,000 miles on it. When fixing a judder problem they needed to replace my flywheel. As I drove home from that repair I felt a bumping feeling and later on the freeway there's been an intermittent juddering feeling at higher speeds (the recent judder problem was regarding juddering from idle to acceleration). My Honda dealer says this recent problem is due to busted transmission and ... Read More

Honda Insight Hybrid Battery Pack Questions

• Re: Just bought a 2000 Honda Insight with 48,000 miles on it [flash4085]

  Written by: 2002insight on Dec 18, 2007 5:27:58 PM

  Don't get scared, flash. I have just over 70,000 miles on my 2002 Insight w/CVT and lifetime mpg is just less than 60. My IMA light came on a couple of weeks ago, so I took it in to the Honda dealer. Nothing seemed amiss, except for the warning light coming on, but they ran a check and found the battery module, condition monitor, and motor control module needed to be ... Read More

Honda Insight

• Press Request

  Written by: KarenS on Sep 20, 2007 5:14:49 AM

  A reporter with a large local newspaper is hoping to talk to model year 2000- 2002 Honda Insight owners and discuss how the vehicle (and battery) is performing. Please reply to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, September 26, 2007 with your daytime contact info.

Honda Insight Hybrid Battery Pack Questions

• Press Request

  Written by: KarenS on Sep 20, 2007 5:14:01 AM

  A reporter with a large local newspaper is hoping to talk to model year 2000- 2002 Honda Insight owners and discuss how the vehicle (and battery) is performing. Please reply to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, September 26, 2007 with your daytime contact info.

Honda Insight Maintenance and Repair

• Water leak in hatch area

  Written by: plambo on Mar 16, 2006 6:19:15 AM

  I just purchased a 2002 Insight and I love it. But it leaks in the rain. A water stain appears under the rear side window. I'm afraid it's going into the battery compartment and that can't be good. I can't tell if it's the hatch, the side window or the door. Has anyone else had this problem and how did you fix it? The Honda dealer said to go to a ... Read More

Honda Insight

• Re: effect of SULEV,ULEV,LEV, etc.? [shewith]

  Written by: xcel on Dec 27, 2004 3:56:59 PM

  Hi Shewith:   ___Hopefully the following will help?   (1) The other day I looked under the hood of a 2002 Insight at a used-car dealer near me and neither the salesperson nor I could see the version (SULEV, ULEV, ...) listed anywhere. Is there a foolproof way to find out the version?   ___On my 5-speed, there is a sticker on both the back rear window and underneath the hood ... Read More

• effect of SULEV,ULEV,LEV, etc.?

  Written by: shewith on Dec 27, 2004 2:52:29 PM

  I don't know much about cars, but I would like to buy an Insight to get high mpg (saving money is helpful) and to produce low greenhouse gas emissions (I work at being as green as I can afford).     http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm has info on mpg and emissions. I selected the year, Honda, and Insight and it gave me info (and had links to other info) about various versions of an Insight. ... Read More

Toyota Prius vs. Honda Civic Hybrid v. Honda Insight v. ?

• DOE completes 1 million miles of hybrid electric vehicle testing

  Written by: usbseawolf2000 on Jul 14, 2004 7:43:01 PM

  "The number of each type of hybrid electric vehicle tested, the total miles accumulated, and average fuel economy to date include: * 4 Honda Civics, 284,000 miles and 38.0 mpg * 6 Honda Insights, 347,000 miles and 46.0 mpg * 6 Toyota Prius (model years 2002 and 2003) 380,000 miles and 41.1 mpg, and * 2 Toyota Prius (model year 2004) 16,000 miles and 44.6 mpg" http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage907.html Dennis

Honda Insight Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Hi mboudet - Any DIfference between 2000, 2001 and 2002 models?

  Written by: revka on Jan 6, 2003 8:58:41 AM

  Not sure if you found the information you were looking for, but in Edmunds.com's New and Used Vehicle Pricing Guides, you'll find the Standard Features and Options for each model year. Also, check the Overview sections to see what's new for each year. To answer your last question: all Honda Insights (2000, 2001, 2002) are hybrids. Good luck, and please keep us posted on your purchase. Revka Hatchbacks & Wagons Host ... Read More

• Any DIfference between 2000, 2001 and 2002 models?

  Written by: mboudet on Dec 31, 2002 6:52:26 AM

  I'm looking to buy a used Honda Insight and was wondering if there is any difference between the model years available. They are all hybrids right???

• 2000 Honda Insight - Long Term Road Test

  Written by: revka on Feb 10, 2002 3:09:11 PM

  From Edmunds' Long Term Road Tests, here's the January 2002 review for their 2000 Honda Insight. Look for a direct link to this Long Term Road Test in the Helpful Links on the left side of the page. You'll find monthly reviews starting from April 2000. Happy motoring! Revka Host Hatchbacks & Station Wagons Boards

• still there

  Written by: dudka on Oct 16, 2000 1:08:24 PM

  i has been two months since i saw the insight at pragon honda in queens, ny, well, i was there this weekend and it is still there. if the dealer was a little bit more flexible he would have sold that insight. even though people say that insights are sold at a loss, i still feel uncomfortable paying $20G's for it. it would increase my payments by $100 a month, and ... Read More