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Used Honda Insight: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Honda Insight from 2010 to 2022, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $4,500 to $26,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011–2014, 2020–2022. Look harder at or skip 2010, 2019.
2019–2022 Honda Insight
A Civic-based hybrid sedan with excellent mileage, a quiet ride and a conventional, well-finished cabin.
Years to target: 2020–2022. Look harder at or skip: 2019. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $19,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2020 | $21,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2021 | $23,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $26,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2019: owner complaints spike (98, mostly the driver-assist features).
- The engine drones under hard acceleration, and rear headroom is modest for taller passengers.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds CarPlay, a larger touchscreen, LaneWatch and push-button start over the LX. The Touring adds leather and a sunroof, and every trim has Honda Sensing.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Prius 2020–2022 · $20,500–$25,000
- Honda Civic 2022–2023 · $23,000–$24,000
- Toyota Corolla 2023–2025 · $20,500–$23,000
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2010–2014 Honda Insight
An affordable hybrid hatchback with simple mechanicals and good fuel economy.
Years to target: 2011–2014. Look harder at or skip: 2010. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $4,500 | Look harder | Not rated | ~150,000 |
| 2011 | $5,000 | Target | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2012 | $5,500 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2013 | $6,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2014 | $6,500 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2010: owner complaints spike (119, mostly the airbags).
- Ride and cabin noise are rough, and the hybrid battery may need replacement on older cars.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds alloy wheels, a USB audio input and paddle shifters over the LX, with navigation available as an option.
On the test drive
Ask about the health and replacement history of the hybrid battery. Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Hyundai Accent 2013–2014 · $5,500–$6,000
- Mazda Mazda3 2011–2013 · $5,000–$6,500
- Honda Fit 2010–2011 · $5,500–$6,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.