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2002 Honda Insight recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 24, 200404V086000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsAN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V086000
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Owner complaints by component24
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 33 |
| Power train | 6 | 25 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 13 |
| Air bags | 2 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Exterior lighting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. While driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights failed without warning.”
- Exterior lighting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle loss exterior and interior lighting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not repaired.”
- Exterior lighting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. The contact stated that whenever the headlights were activated they would fail intermittently at unknown, intervals at random..”
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2002 Honda Insight recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Honda Insight have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Honda Insight. The most recent, 04V086000 (reported February 24, 2004), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Honda Insight?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Honda Insight?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.
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