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Honda Insight

2013 only

62 classified complaints 6 recalls

2013 Honda Insight have 62 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 67,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda Insight report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 35 complaints

Median onset: 67,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 26,647 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 101,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 20 miles. 100.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Intake carbon buildup (direct injection) · Fuel system 2 complaints

Median onset: 62,000 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$790 nationally.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 1 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Honda Insight report for every year and full specs/safety data.