2002 Honda Insight: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Lights · 278,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. While driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights failed without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness melted and caused the low beam failure and that the light switch and connector would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 278,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2013 · Lights · 95,000 miles · MA

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.. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 4/26/13 *cn the consumer stated he experienced the same failure, as stated in the recall. However, his vehicle identification number was not included. Updated 05/01/13

Filed Dec 6, 2011 · Lights · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH with the low beam headlights activated when they suddenly failed to illuminate. Immediately, the high beams were activated. The contact replaced both low beam bulbs and the failure continued. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v086000 (exterior lighting:headlights). The dealer and manufacturer were notified and they both informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Lights · 99,678 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. While driving 35 MPH, the low beam switch burned out. The contact smelled a burning odor when the headlights blew out. The dealer state that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v086000 (exterior lighting: headlights). The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included in the recall and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 99,678. Updated 03/03/11 *bf updated 03/07/11

Filed Nov 3, 2008 · Lights · 104,321 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda insight. While driving approximately 50 MPH at night, the high beams were activated. When the contact attempted to activate the low beam lights, they completely dimmed. The vehicle was returned to her residence and her husband replaced the bulbs and checked the relay. Her husband thought that the relays needed to be replaced; however, when the dealer inspected the vehicle, they stated that the relays were not defective. The cause of the failure has not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was a recall; however, her vehicle was not included. They also stated that they would reimburse her if another recall was opened and was related to her VIN. The current mileage was 104,565 and failure mileage was 104,321. Updated 11-25-08 *bf the swtich on the steering column was replaced. Updated 11/26/08.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Lights · 900,000 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway my low beams went out... Smoke was coming out from the steering wheel... Conducted research and found this recall: id 04v086000 from feb, 24 2004. Called honda and they mentioned that there is no problem with this issue. This is the second time it happens to me. First time I took it to a regular mechanic that replaced the switch... This time I am also paying for it. I think there is something wrong with the harness...

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Lights · AZ

While driving headlghts went completly out.*ak the low beam head lights failed completely while the consumer was driving. The consumer replaced a dimmer switch at his own expense.