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2010 Honda

Insight

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.3 L

Honda Insight: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
4.20
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
43 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
46.6 mpg, reported by 34 driversabout 5.6 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
172 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
101 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,723 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
85 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
10
Owner complaints
118
Reported injuries
11
Theft rate
0.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS37%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 154 total.

Honda Insight: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.