Model year guide

2014 Honda Insight

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Honda Insight is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2014 Honda Insight — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Honda Insight at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints5
Combined41 mpg
Typical price$14,940

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2014 Honda Insight recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V661000 · 27/09/2018

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.…

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:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #19V502000 · 27/06/2019

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 assembl…

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:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V061000 · 03/02/2016

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 suscept…

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2014 Honda Insight common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
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.

2014 Honda Insight MPG & running costs

Combined41 mpg
City40 mpg
Highway42 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,500

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2014 Honda Insight worth?

Low
$13,600
Typical price
$14,940
High
$16,998

From 5 comparable 2014 Honda Insight listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Honda Insight costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$10,000
Total$17,500
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,940) with the same model 4 model-years older ($6,941), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Honda Insight trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
1.3L 4-cyl 98 hp

2014 Honda Insight vehicles on record

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2014 Honda Insight — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Honda Insight have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2014 Honda Insight. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Insight?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda Insight get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2014 Honda Insight at about 41 mpg combined (40 city / 42 highway).

How much is a 2014 Honda Insight worth?

Comparable 2014 Honda Insight listings run roughly $13,600–$16,998, typically around $14,940 (from 5 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.