2012 Honda Insight: check engine light

Filed Dec 18, 2024 · Engine · NJ

The car has only 83000 miles. We bought the vehicle 2 months ago from the estate of an individual that passed away. We were driving the vehicle and the gas pedal stopped working. Prior to this happening, we noticed no oil leak from the car. Per the manual we were checking oil level everytime we filled car up and would top it as it would be lower. We were driving the car on the highway and when we pressed on the gas pedal it stopped working, the car was not moving. Several lights came on the car, check engine etc. We took it to the dealership for a check and was told that the car needed a new engine at the tune of $17000. Honda Company stated that the car had no warranty on the engine and they would take no responsibility for failure. Was told engine block and piston 1 to 4 had misfire. No prior warning was given to us. The spark plugs for those pistons had melted the head.

Filed Oct 5, 2022 · Engine · 82,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Insight. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward. The contact stated that the check engine, emissions, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park near a gas station. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an oil consumption test to completed. The dealer informed the contact that the pistons needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Engine · 130,200 miles · TX

About two months ago, my car began fluttering after I started the engine and began accelerating. The power felt reduced as well. Like most people's first instinct, I began checking the oil and noticed the oil appeared low especially considering that I had received an oil change not long before this occurred. Since then I've head to check the oil incessantly and am constantly adding oil to supplement. Then I bergen noticing an oil leak in my drive way and almost anytime I parked somewhere for a short period of time. Then my engine light began coming on telling me to check the vehicle's emissions system. This was an issue I had never seen before. Now I realize this message is illuminated due to a high oil consumption of the vehicle. The final straw that broke the camel's back was, while on the highway my vehicle began losing engine power and could not get above 65 MPH. The engine began making loud puttering noises, that were especially intense while the vehicle was costing and immediately upon accelerating from a complete stop. My fear is that the engine is shot at this point. I'm even more concerned after seeing this is a chronic issue with many owners off this year - make - model. Unfortunately, I purchased this vehicle used and haven't had it even a year.

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Engine · 49,900 miles · CA

Excessive oil consumption - honda insight 2012. Engine light came on while driving, took car to the dealer and dealer found no oil (although car stated it was at 50%). Dealer added oil, suggested I return after 1,000 miles. Brought back car after 1,500 miles and dealer said that per honda, car must have been brought back after 1,000 miles. No noticeable oil loss. At next oil change, dealer found oil to be very low. Brought back car after an additional 1,000 miles and honda performed oil consumption test. Test came back negative. Latest oil change, now indicator states at 60% oil and engine light appeared while driving on june 4th. Dealer found no oil. Dealer is now performing a overhaul on my engine. Dealer will have my car for at least one week or maybe two as I was told that there are two other cars with the same problem ahead of me. Dealer offered car rental.

Filed Aug 9, 2015 · Engine · 59,000 miles · GA

At aprox. 59,000 miles my honda insight set a check engine light when I made a sharp left turn. The engine acted like it went into the "limp home mode." I pulled off the road and shut off the car. When I checked the oil, there was none on the dipstick. I was able to start the car and drive it to a store where I could get some oil. It took 3 quarts to fill it up. I change to oil and filter myself so I wondered what had happened. When I checked under the car I couldn't find any leaks. I work 6 days a week so I can't go to the dealer. I drive 120 miles a day round trip to work. I keep my eye on the oil and it seems that it started using 1qt. Every 2000 miles. At 89,000 miles it was going through 1qt. Every 1000 miles. Still no leaks, no smoke from the exhaust and good power. I have to keep a gallon of oil in the back because sometimes the oil will be 3 qts. Low after driving to town on the weekend. At 120,000 miles it started going through 1qt. Every 720 miles. Still plenty of power. At 125,000 miles the check engine light came on and "hill start" "brake system" and "vsa" message came up on the display. After driving 1 day, the other faults will go away, but the check engine light stays on. After reading the codes, the info says that the catalyst is below minimum. My gas mileage has gone down from 43mpg. To 30mpg. I have 135,000 miles on the car now and I'm adding 1qt. Of oil every 300 miles. When I started from work yesterday, the car shut down 3 times with plenty of oil on the dipstick. Power is down to the point that the accelerometer is pegged out all the time now. I bought a honda because I need a dependable car that gets good gas mileage and one that I can to the basic maintenance on. Someone please help!!