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2012 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
42 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
48.2 mpg, reported by 8 driversabout 7.2 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
8
Owner complaints
59
Theft rate
0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 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

  • ENGINE55%
  • AIR BAGS17%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%
  • SEATS3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 66 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.