The 2012 Honda Insight's moderate safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 59 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Honda Insight has accumulated 59 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine32

02Air Bags10

03Unknown Or Other5

04Engine,fuel/propulsion System2

05Vehicle Speed Control2

59 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Insight Fuel Economy

41mpg combined

40city

42hwy

$1,050/yr

At 41 MPG combined, the 2012 Honda Insight delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 2 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim

Insight - Automatic (AV-S7)

41mpg

1.3L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

40 city42 hwy~$1,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Insight - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

41mpg

1.3L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

40 city42 hwy~$1,050/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2012 Honda Insight

39States

34%in top 3

If you're near Washington DC, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

DCWashington DC

2313%

CACalifornia

2112%

TXTexas

1810%

MDMaryland

169%

FLFlorida

116%

GAGeorgia

74%

PAPennsylvania

74%

ILIllinois

53%

WAWashington

53%

OHOhio

53%

DEDelaware

42%

NHNew Hampshire

42%

NJNew Jersey

42%

NYNew York

42%

WIWisconsin

42%

MAMassachusetts

32%

UTUtah

32%

AZArizona

32%

COColorado

32%

CTConnecticut

32%

OKOklahoma

32%

HI2

MI2

RI2

NV2

SC2

OR2

NC2

TN2

ID1

IN1

MS1

AL1

VA1

AR1

NE1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

Buying a 2012 Honda Insight?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2012 Honda Insight a good car to buy?

The 2012 Honda Insight has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Honda Insight?

The 2012 Honda Insight is EPA-rated at 41 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2012 Honda Insight?

Out of 59 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.