Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 40 complaints for the 2011 Honda Insight, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 40 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2011 Honda Insight. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags26

02Engine2

03Power Train,air Bags,vehicle Speed Control1

04Electrical System1

05Vehicle Speed Control,engine1

40 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Insight Fuel Economy

40mpg combined

39city

41hwy

$1,700/yr

The 2011 Honda Insight is rated at 40 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim

Insight - Automatic (AV-S7)

40mpg

1.3L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

39 city41 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Insight - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

40mpg

1.3L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

39 city41 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Honda Insight

38States

35%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 17%, with options spread across 38 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

2917%

TXTexas

2112%

FLFlorida

116%

WAWashington

95%

NCNorth Carolina

85%

DCWashington DC

74%

UTUtah

63%

AZArizona

63%

MNMinnesota

53%

PAPennsylvania

53%

DEDelaware

42%

MDMaryland

42%

ILIllinois

42%

ALAlabama

42%

GAGeorgia

42%

IN3

NJ3

NY3

WI3

OH3

KY3

CT3

MO3

HI2

MA2

VA2

NH2

NV2

OR2

TN2

MI1

MS1

AR1

NE1

RI1

OK1

CO1

LA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

2011 Honda Insight Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2011 Honda Insight a good car to buy?

The 2011 Honda Insight has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Honda Insight?

The 2011 Honda Insight delivers 40 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2011 Honda Insight?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2011 Honda Insight, based on 40 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.