On certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning.
Risk: An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
Sell your 2000 Honda Insight for cash
The 2000 Honda Insight is a two-seat sports car that came with a 1.0L 3-cyl engine. At 26 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
- Free offer for your 2000 Insight in about 30 seconds
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- Paid at pickup
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2000 Honda Insight at a glance
| Body style | Two Seaters |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.0L 3-cyl |
| Transmissions | Manual 5-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 49 city / 61 highway / 53 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,250 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 168 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 1 configuration |
| Age | 26 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
What affects its junk value
- Age: at 26 years old, most of a 2000 Insight's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
- Weight: as a two-seat sports car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
- Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
- Hybrid battery: hybrid versions also carry a high-voltage battery pack, which recyclers and rebuilders pay for.
- Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Insight. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
- Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 117,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.
2000 Honda Insight recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2000 Honda Insight. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Common 2000 Insight problems
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2000 Honda Insight with NHTSA. Owners reported 1 injury.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Most-reported components
Typical mileage when problems were reported
- Electrical System117,000 mi
- Exterior Lighting165,000 mi
- Seat Belts45,000 mi
- Unknown or Other26,000 mi
- Electrical System53,000 mi
2000 Honda Insight service bulletins
Manufacturers have filed 88 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2000 Honda Insight. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Most common bulletin topics
Recent bulletins
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.
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
Honda: product update for a manufacturing problem with the roof molding may allow the roof molding to come loose. *kb
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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Selling a 2000 Insight: questions
How much is a 2000 Honda Insight worth for junk?
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Can I junk a 2000 Insight that doesn't run?
Yes. We buy 2000 Insights that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Can I sell a 2000 Insight with open recalls?
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Honda Insight; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What paperwork do I need to sell my 2000 Insight?
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Before you sell
Sources
- EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
- NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov
Data retrieved October 2026.
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