Tl* - the contact stated that he hears a humming in his driver & passenger rear run flat tires of his 2005 honda odyssey with an odometer reading 30,000 miles. He has taken the vehicle to the honda dealer. Although they can hear the humming, they told the contact there is nothing they can do.
The worst 2005 Honda Insight problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency 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 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.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Honda Insight 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- There are several A/C leak detection tools available
- Service news article
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
- Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P1456 and P1457
- Honda: information on replacement and removal of junction board from old ima battery and new battery...
- Honda: product update for a manufacturing problem with the roof molding may allow the roof molding to come...
- Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (AST) module capable of testing...
- Honda: MIL will come if 3-WAY catalytic converter or nox adsorptive 3-WAY catalyst is deteriorated due to...
- Honda: hybrid batteries CAN be affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures.
2005 Honda Insight fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 45-48 | 49-58 | 47-52 |
What 2005 Honda Insight owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH on normal road conditions abnormal noise was observed in the rear axle. Upon inspection, excesive wear was observed in the rear tires. A vehicle of the same make and model but a year older owned by the contact experienced the same problems in the rear axle. New tires were installed in the rear and the dealership performed alignment at no cost.
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Questions about the 2005 Honda Insight
Is the 2005 Honda Insight reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Honda Insight, fewer than a typical Insight model year.
What is the 2005 Honda Insight year score?
The 2005 Honda Insight scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda Insight: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Honda Insight?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Honda Insight have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Honda Insight get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Honda Insight range from 47 to 52 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.0L 3-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 45-48 city and 49-58 highway.
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