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2014 Honda Insight

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

Honda Insight
Pictured: 2019-2020 Honda Insight EX 1.5 6AA-ZE4 (20220910). Photo: オーバードライブ83, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Compact Cars
Engines
1.3L 4-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Hybrid
MPG (best)
41 combined · 40 city / 42 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 41 MPG combined — 56% better than the average 2014 compact car (26.3 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • Few owner complaints5 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 47 for similar models.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2014 Honda Insight is a compact car offered with a 1.3L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 41 MPG combined (40 city / 42 highway), 56% better than the 2014 compact car average of 26.3 MPG, for an estimated $1,650 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2014

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2013 Insight — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2013; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2013 Insight →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Insight Hybrid1.3L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive40 / 42 / 41+56%$1,650216
Insight Hybrid1.3L 4-cylAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive40 / 42 / 41+56%$1,650216
9/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
9/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $3,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
26.3 MPG2014 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2014 Honda Insight 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot rated–★ / –★Not ratedNot rated★★★★★11.3%
StandardElectronic stability control
Not availableForward collision warning
Not availableLane departure warning

Similar 2014 compact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 Honda Insight (this car)41 MPGNot rated3
2014 Honda Civic44 MPG★★★★★2
2014 Volkswagen Golf/GTI32 MPGNot rated5
2014 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport30 MPGNot rated0
2014 Toyota Yaris33 MPG★★★★★1
2014 Ford Focus32 MPG★★★★★14
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer28 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (3)

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jun 27, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · 9,555 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Sep 27, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · 1,355,406 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Feb 3, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V061000 · 2,232,187 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2014 Honda Insight is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

5Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
10,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags3
Unknown Or Other2
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/01: 116/03: 116/11: 116/12: 117/02: 115/0116/0316/1116/1217/02max 1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2014 Honda Insight buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 3 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 10,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  4. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  5. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Insight. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Insight years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2022 Insight52183.5 in★★★★★333
2021 Insight52183.5 in★★★★★325
2020 Insight52183.5 in★★★★★631
2019 Insight52183.5 in★★★★★899
2013 Insight41172.4 inNot rated643
2012 Insight41172.4 inNot rated857
2011 Insight40172.4 inNot rated1031
2010 Insight41172.4 inNot rated1080
2006 Insight52155.1 inNot rated01
2005 Insight52155.1 inNot rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →