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 2001 Honda Insight for cash
The 2001 Honda Insight is a two-seat sports car that came with a 1.0L 3-cyl engine. At 25 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.
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2001 Honda Insight at a glance
| Body style | Two Seaters |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.0L 3-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 5-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 45–48 city / 49–60 highway / 47–53 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,250–$1,450 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 168–189 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 3 configurations |
| Age | 25 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 25 years old, most of a 2001 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 2 recalls for the 2001 Insight. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
- Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the exterior lighting, typically around 175,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.
2001 Honda Insight recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2001 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.
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Risk: The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Common 2001 Insight problems
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2001 Honda Insight with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a fire.
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
- Exterior Lighting175,000 mi
- Electrical System78,000 mi
- Electronic Stability Control15,000 mi
- Power Train51,000 mi
- Power Train60,000 mi
2001 Honda Insight service bulletins
Manufacturers have filed 94 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2001 Honda Insight. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Most common bulletin topics
Recent bulletins
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
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.
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 identifi
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 identifie
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2001 Honda Insight.
Pedestrian alert sounds
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 pe
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Selling a 2001 Insight: questions
How much is a 2001 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 2001 Insight that doesn't run?
Yes. We buy 2001 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 2001 Insight with open recalls?
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 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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