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2014 Honda Insight EX

The 2014 Honda Insight EX is a 98-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,190 MSRP and is rated at 41 mpg combined.

It makes 98 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 123 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 42 mpg highway (41 mpg combined).

The Insight measures 172.3 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,762 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$22,190 ($30,468 *)
MSRP with Destination$22,980 ($31,553 *)
Destination Charge$790
Engine
Engine Type1.3-liter SOHC 8-valve i-VTEC inline-4 with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system
Displacement1.3 L
Horsepower98 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque123 lb-ft @ 1000–1700 rpm (combined) rpm
Redline6,200 rpm
Valvetrain8-valve SOHC i-VTEC
Bore and Stroke73 x 80
Compression Ratio10.8:1
Injection TypeMulti-Point Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters
1st Gear3.172 (33 mph **)
Reverse4.511
Final Drive4.2
Fuel Economy
City40 MPG
Highway42 MPG
Combined41 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity10.6 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion-Beam
Front Stabilizer Bar18.0 mm
Turning Diameter36.1 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc10.3 in ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc7.9 in drum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in alloy
Wheels Rear15 in alloy
Tires Front185/60R15 84H all-season
Tires Rear185/60R15 84H all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length172.3 in
Width66.7 in
Height56.2 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Front Track58.3 in
Rear Track58 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft³
Curb Weight2,762 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)58% / 42%
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear36.4 in
Legroom Front42.3 in
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front52.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear50.4 in
Hip Room Front51.6 in
Hip Room Rear48.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2014 Honda Insight 5 HB FWD

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda INSIGHT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 27, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

NHTSA campaign 19V502000

Sep 27, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.

NHTSA campaign 18V661000

Feb 3, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

NHTSA campaign 16V061000

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Honda INSIGHT

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda INSIGHT. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Unknown Or Other2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 12, 2017 · Air Bags
“TAKATA RECALL.... I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE BY US MAIL AND THE DATE ON THE LETTER WAS MARCH 2016. IT IS NOW FEB ALMOST MARCH 2017, 1 YEAR LATER AND EVERY TIME I GO TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THIS…”
Dec 12, 2016 · Air Bags
“TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER DATED MARCH 2016 AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS RECALL WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF IN THE SUMMER OF 2016. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION COULD BE PROVIDED BUT…”
Nov 6, 2016 · Air Bags
“AIRBAGS RECALL NOT COMPLETED.”
Mar 30, 2016 · Unknown Or Other
“TAKATA RECALL ON APRIL 5, 2016, IT WILL BE 60 DAYS SINCE I LEFT MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE TAKATA REPAIR.”
Jan 6, 2015 · Unknown Or Other
“JUST ONE DAY AFTER DRIVING THIS NEW VEHICLE HOME I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND FOUND THE DRIVER'S SIDE VIEW MIRROR TILTED AT ANY ANGLE SO FAR I COULDN'T SEE ANY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY WITH IT.. THE ELECTRICAL…”

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 2014 HONDA INSIGHT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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