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2004 Honda Insight 5MT with A/C

The 2004 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 $20,380 MSRP and is rated at 52 mpg combined.

It makes 73 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 79 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 48 mpg city and 58 mpg highway (52 mpg combined).

The Insight measures 155.1 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,881 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$20,380 ($35,064 *)
MSRP with Destination$20,895 ($35,950 *)
Destination Charge$515
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
City48 MPG
Highway58 MPG
Combined52 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 Weight1,881 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

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: 2004 Honda Insight 2-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Honda INSIGHT.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Honda INSIGHT

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Honda INSIGHT. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 28, 2018 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“WHILE I WAA DRIVING TO WORK SMOKE CAME OUT OF MY STEERING COLUMN AND MY LOW BEAMS STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THE LIGHT SWITCH IS FAULTY AS WAS THE CASE WITH THE RECALL ON 2000-2001 HONDA INSIGHTS.”
Jul 2, 2012 · Suspension
“CONTROL ARM CRACKED AND SPLIT WHILE PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM, ONLY LOWER (MADE OF ALUMINUM FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION). IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE…”

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 2004 HONDA INSIGHT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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