2003 Honda InsightHonda Insight 2003

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2003 Honda Insight, manufacturered by American Honda Motor Co., Inc..
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Two Seaters 3-door/2-door hatchback.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Honda19X 1HG 2HG 3HG 5KB JHM SHH Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
45 - 48 MPG49 - 59 MPG167.67 - 189.08 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2003 Honda Insight?
     - The 2003 Honda Insight has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 45 - 48 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 49 - 59 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2003 Honda Insight?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2003 Honda Insight can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2003 Honda Insight?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2003 Honda Insight is $1150.
  • Where is the 2003 Honda Insight produced?
     - The 2003 Honda Insight is produced in Takanezawa Tochigi, Japan.
  • Are there recalls for the 2003 Honda Insight?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 2003 Honda Insight, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2003 Honda Insight?
     - The 2003 Honda Insight has a GVWR of Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 2003 Honda Insight have?
     - The 2003 Honda Insight has 67 horsepower.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 1L 3 cylinder 5-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall R/2019/243 [UK]: Possible air bag inflator rupture

  • Recall R/2015/104 [UK]: Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

  • Recall R/2019/245 [UK]: Possible air bag inflator rupture

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-Wheel Drive Insight

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders3
    Engine displacement in liters1.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsVTEC
    TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline4000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 16.33
    City mpg for fuel type 1,45
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,47
    Engine cylinders3
    Engine displacement in liters1.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsVTEC
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)1150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,49
    Vehicle record id18312
    Model name (carline)Insight
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 162.8
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 171.4
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline4000
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jun 02 00:00:00 EDT 2020
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)Y
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Insight

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders3
    Engine displacement in liters1.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsVTEC
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline4750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 15.6134
    City mpg for fuel type 1,48
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,53
    Engine cylinders3
    Engine displacement in liters1.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsVTEC
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)1000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,59
    Vehicle record id18313
    Model name (carline)Insight
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 167.3785
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 187.2197
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline4750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jun 02 00:00:00 EDT 2020
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)Y
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • A07-030 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: "service bulletin - there are several a/c leak detection tools available. -refrigerant gas leak detector -ultrasonic leak detector -leak dye"
  • ABOM08092018901 - EQUIPMENT: Dealer message - today, american honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American honda previously not
  • A18070 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service bulletin - emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not in
  • DLR MSG - Stop S - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. As of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and oth
  • DLR MSG - Honda - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. As of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
  • A15070B - 7-2-15 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Service news article - planning on using a leak check dye to help find a leak? Here?S the current list of vehicles that you shouldn?T use dye on.
  • SB-99-075 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P1456 and P1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there is a leak so the vehicle can be repaired. *kb
  • SB-12-01-2012 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: Honda: product update for a manufacturing problem with the roof molding may allow the roof molding to come loose. *kb
  • SB-12-048 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Honda: information on replacement and removal of junction board from old ima battery and new battery mounted before battery is installed. Models 2003-11 civic hybrid, 2011-12 cr-z, 2000-06 insight, 2010-12 insight. *pe updated
  • SB-07-036 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Honda: mil will come if 3-way catalytic converter or nox adsorptive 3-way catalyst is deteriorated due to sensor inputs being misinterpret by software. *pe
  • SB-04-028 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES: Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Battery system light comes on with trouble codes stored. *rm models 2000-2004 insight. Updted 5/14/13. *pe
  • SB-06-085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models
  • SB-08-062 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Honda: hybrid batteries can be affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures. *pe
  • 08-040 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
  • 06-027 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Warranty extension: ima battery. *nj
  • 07-049 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: cvt start clutch judder. Csc was received. *nj
  • 06-057 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: insight ima battery module. Csc was received. *nj updated 3/8/13. *pe
  • 06-026 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Product update: premature ima battery module failure. Csc was received. *nj
  • 07-050 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: cvt drive belt slippage -- on affected vehicles, the cvt (continuously variable transmission) drive belt may slip during acceleration. Csc was receiv
  • 06085 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. Updated 8/18/08. *pe
  • 1006 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Stalls with electrical load after body shop repair. Dtc P1588 and/or P1589 stored. P1163 and/or surge, jerks, bucks between 20-60 mph. Tire pressure monitoring system dtc 32, 34, 36, 38, 41. *kb
  • 204 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Grunt noise after sitting for several hours. *nm
  • 204 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password. *nm
  • 09162004 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Poor fuel economy. *eh
  • 1102 - AIR BAGS: Srs warning on after body shop repair. Honda tech line summary. *tt
  • 1102 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Odometer accuracy. Honda tech line summary. *tt
  • 1102 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Anti-lock braking system (abs) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. Honda tech line summary. *tt
  • 04002 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Fuel fill cap binds and possible malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code P1456. This bulletin supersedes 04-002, dated 02/30/04. *tt
  • 11012003 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews. *tt
  • 02012004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Speedo/odo read excessive speed and distance. Honda. Servicenews. *tt
  • 01012004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Update replacement control unit/module software. Honda. Servicenews. *tt
  • 404 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Reading srs diagnostic trouble codes. Honda. Tech line summary. *tt
  • 04012004 - AIR BAGS: Srs indicator on after body shop repair. Check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. Honda servicenews. April 2004. *tt
  • 04028 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ima system indicator on with ima diagnostic trouble code 77 (P1477) or diagnostic trouble code 78 or diagnostic trouble code 78 (P1449). *mj
  • 100102 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Fuel economy display accuracy. Honda servicenews. *tt
  • 100102 - POWER TRAIN: No ima assist, no auto idle stop feature. Honda servicenews. *tt
  • 100102 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD: Hood closing tips revisited. Honda servicenews. *tt
  • 110102 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Anti-lock brake system (abs) grunts when doing a self-check. *tt
  • 903 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Hard to engage 1st gear, grinds into reverse. Tech line summary. *tt
  • 1003 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Manual transmission hard to shift into 1st gear, grinds into reverse. Honda servicenews. *tt
  • 1003 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID: Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. This includes 2004 insight and s2000. *tt
  • 00070 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Ima battery module in-warranty exchange program. *tt
  • 603 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding the emergency response guide. *tt
  • 040103 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: Service manual fix - fuel gauge sending unit test. *tt
  • 060103 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Vehicle's emission type. *tt
  • 120102 - AIR BAGS: Srs indicator comes on after body shop repair. *tt *jb
  • 303 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: Fuel gauge test correction. Service manual is incorrect. *tt
  • 303 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Diagnostic trouble code P1600 (69), P1601 (69). *tt
  • 010103 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Searching isis for diagnostic trouble code information. *tt *jb
Keyfob Information

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Honda Insight 2003 as well as their FCC IDs if available

  • ILCO-AX00012800: 2000-2006 Honda Insight / 3-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 72147-S3Y-A01 / E4EG8DJ ( AFTERMARKET )
    FCC ID: E4EG8DJ
Known Recall Investigations
  • Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005

    Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072.Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body ClassHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
DisplacementCC999.610904
DisplacementCI61
DisplacementL0.999610904
Doors3
Electrification LevelHEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine Cylinders3
EngineHP67
EngineKW49.9619
Engine ModelECA1
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
Fuel Type SecondaryElectric
GVWRClass 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)
MakeHONDA
MakeID474
ManufacturerHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Manufacturer Id987
ModelInsight
ModelID1870
Model Year2003
NCSA Body Type3-door/2-door hatchback
NCSA MakeHonda
NCSA ModelInsight
Plant CityTAKANEZAWA
Plant CountryJAPAN
Plant StateTOCHIGI
Seat Belts AllManual
Transmission Speeds5
Transmission StyleManual/Standard
TrimDX
VINJHMZE13733T000843
Valve Train DesignSingle Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20191211

My hybrid battery is overheating which my hybrid battery is 7 years old with only 31,680 miles on it and its affecting the integrated motor assist and the monitor screen with the control gauges and my vehicles acceleration and making it impossible to drive without it shutting off and locking up, i talked to honda and they refuse to fix it even tho other customers have had the same issue with the hybrid battery and it should still be covered because of the mileage its be used for and has been stored and highly taken care of, the epa classifies hybrid batteries under emissions equipment, requiring manufacturers to warranty them for eight years and 100,000 miles. Some states, like california, require emissions equipment to be covered for ten years and 150,000 miles. If the battery fails within warranty range, your total replacement cost is zero.

NoNoN NoneNone20140323

Vehicle was stopped to be parked. Automatic transmission was in d(rive). Key was turned off and removed. Owner walked away for appointment. When owner returned, vehicle had moved. Owner noticed vehicle was still in d(rive). Later test confirmed key could be removed with vehicle in d(rive). *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20040424

(1) at 5000 miles, we had the oil changed in our 2003 honda insight at ron norris honda in titusville, fl. (2) after 20 miles, the oil pressure light came on and we had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer concluded that the oil filter had not sealed to the engine properly and all fo the oil had leaked out. The engine was damaged. (3) the dealer replaced the engine and purchased an extended warranty for the car. The dealer would probably be interested in the nhtsa's investigation on similar events on crvs.*ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P1456 [2] Evap Emission Control Sys Vent Control Valve Circuit
  • P1457 [1] Unable To Bleed - Up Vacuum in Tank
  • P1588 [1] Electronic Throttle Monitor Cruise Disable
  • P1589 [1] TCU Detected IPE Circuit Malfunction
  • P1163 [1] P1163
  • P1449 [1] Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Low Input
  • P1477 [1] Electrodrive Fan 2 Operational Failure (Passenger Side)
  • P1600 [1] Throttle Control Unit Malfunction
  • P1601 [1] Throttle Control Unit Throttle Position Malfunction
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
JHMZE13733T0008432003InsightTAKANEZAWA TOCHIGI, JAPAN

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