2011 Honda Insight Base
JHMZE2H34BS006778
Vehicle history report for the 2011 Honda Insight Base (VIN JHMZE2H34BS006778). Gray, hatchback/liftback/notchback, 1.3L 4-cyl 88 hp, gasoline. 60,157 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2011 Honda Insight worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2011 Honda Insight.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2011 Honda Insight.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Honda Insight, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 40
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2011 Honda Insight.
ENGINE
ON 21 OCT 2020, WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT STEADY SPEED USING CRUISE CONTROL ON LEVEL GROUND. ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. LIMPED OFF HIGHWAY, UNABLE TO EXCEED 20 MPH. ERRATIC IDLE. CEL, CHECK EMISSIONS AND CHECK VSA DISPLAYED ON DRIVER'S INFORMATION DISPLAY. OCCURRED AT 147523. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF TIMING CHAIN, TENSIONER AND GUIDES, ALL S…
NHTSA ODI #11384914AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL - PARTS TO REMEDY DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE!
NHTSA ODI #10938807AIR BAGS
I GOT A NOTICE THAT BOTH AIRBAGS ON MY CAR WERE FAULTY AND THAT HONDA WOULD FIX THEM FOR FREE. THE PARTS DIDN'T COME IN FOR 3 OR 4 MONTHS. I WAS COMMUTING 400 MILES A WEEK FOR WORK AND ASKED THEM TO PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR FOR ME UNTIL THEN. THEY WOULD FURNISH THE CAR BUT I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSURANCE ON IT. THEY TOLD ME TO GET IT INSURED BY MY OWN PE…
NHTSA ODI #10935002AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL WE'VE BEEN NOTIFIED TWICE TO GET OUR CAR REPAIRED. WHEN CONTACTING DEALERSHIP, WE'RE TOLD THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR. WE LIVE IN MISSISSIPPI, WHERE THE CLIMATE IS HUMID AND HOT. WE UNDERSTAND THIS A HIGH-RISK ENVIRONMENT FOR A MALFUNCTION. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN WE CAN EXPECT TO HAVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE CORRECTED.
NHTSA ODI #10934580AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT F TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL …
NHTSA ODI #10928184AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTAC…
NHTSA ODI #10918753AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. DEALER SAID THE FIX WOULD OCCUR DURING THE SUMMER; SO FAR NOTHING. I WORRY EVERY TIME I DRIVE THAT I COULD BE KILLED BY A SAFETY DEVICE.
NHTSA ODI #10917720AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V346000 AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CO…
NHTSA ODI #10914357+ 32 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN JHMZE2H34BS006778 valid?
JHMZE2H34BS006778 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Japan. It decodes to the 2011 Honda Insight.
Does the 2011 Honda Insight have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2011 Honda Insight. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2011 Honda Insight?
Comparable 2011 Honda Insight listings run roughly $6,250–$11,300, typically around $8,810 (from 52 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Honda Insight get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Honda Insight at about 40 mpg combined (39 city / 41 highway).
Data last checked 17 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.