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2000 Honda Insight 5MT with A/C

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2000 Honda Insight – front Unverified
Photo: 2001 Honda Insight 1.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (ZE1, 2000–2006); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2001 Honda Insight 1.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Honda Insight Hybrid ZE1 near Calais by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Honda Insight Hybrid ZE1 rear three quarters near Calais by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2001 Honda Insight 1.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2001 Honda Insight Hybrid 1.0i (Interior) by DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2000 Honda Insight 5MT with A/C is a 73-hp 1.0-liter inline-3 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,080 MSRP and is rated at 53 mpg combined.

It makes 73 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 79 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 49 mpg city and 61 mpg highway (53 mpg combined).

The Insight measures 155.1 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,887 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$20,080 ($37,898 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.0-liter aluminum-alloy inline-3 with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system; 12-valve SOHC VTEC lean-burn
Displacement1 L
Horsepower73 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Torque79 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm (with IMA; engine 66 lb-ft @ 4800) rpm
Valvetrain12-valve SOHC VTEC
Compression Ratio10.8:1
Injection TypeMulti-Point Fuel Injection (lean burn)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
1st Gear3.461
2nd Gear1.75
3rd Gear1.096
4th Gear0.857
5th Gear0.71
Reverse3.231
Final Drive3.21
Fuel Economy
City49 MPG
Highway61 MPG
Combined53 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded Regular
Tank Capacity10.6 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion-Beam
Front Stabilizer Bar17.3 mm
Turning Diameter31.4 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc9.1 in ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc7.1 in drum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in lightweight alloy
Wheels Rear14 in lightweight alloy
Tires FrontP165/65R14 78S low-rolling-resistance all-season
Tires RearP165/65R14 78S low-rolling-resistance all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length155.1 in
Width66.7 in
Height53.3 in
Wheelbase94.5 in
Front Track56.5 in
Rear Track52.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft³
Curb Weight1,887 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.8 in
Legroom Front42.9 in
Shoulder Room Front50.5 in
Hip Room Front48.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2000 Honda Insight 2-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Honda INSIGHT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 24, 2004 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

Consequence: AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

NHTSA campaign 04V086000

34 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Honda INSIGHT

Owner Complaints

34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Honda INSIGHT (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System9
Air Bags5
Exterior Lighting5
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Seat Belts3
Unknown Or Other3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 13, 2015 · Exterior Lighting
“HONDA INSIGHT 2000 LOW BEAM LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT HONDA IS REFUSING TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN DID NOT SHOW A RECALL. THE HONDA…”
Apr 7, 2014 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE 2000 INSIGHT. FIRST, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD BUT FOUND NOTHING. I GOT BACK IN AND THE SMELL CAME BACK AS I…”
Dec 7, 2012 · Exterior Lighting
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED. THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED SO THAT THE CONTACT…”
Dec 7, 2012 · Exterior Lighting
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS IN OPERATION, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE HIGH…”
Mar 17, 2010 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“THE "DIM" HEADLIGHTS ON MY HONDA INSIGHT WENT OUT. THE "BRIGHTS" STILL WORK BUT NO DIMS. I CHECKED ON LINE AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY CAR FOR A FAULTY DIM SWITCH THAT WILL MAKE THE DIMS GO OUT. WHEN…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 HONDA INSIGHT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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