2012 Honda Insight LX
JHMZE2H50CS001659
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· $1,660 below typical price
Houston, TX
This 2012 Honda Insight LX is listed at $6,000 with 167,394 miles in Houston, TX.
Sold by Houstx Auto
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2012 Honda Insight LX
VIN JHMZE2H50CS001659
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 18, 2026This vehicle: $6,000 — $1,660 below the typical market price ($7,660)
Asking $6,000 · typical market price $7,660 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JHMZE2H50CS001659, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houstx Auto | Houston, TX 77099 | $6,000 | 167,394 mi | 2026-05-26 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houstx Auto | Houston, TX 77099 | $6,000 | 167,394 mi | 2026-01-27 | 255 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JHMZE2H50CS001659Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 41 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Honda Insight likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Honda Insight has 8 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 41 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Honda Insight 5 HB FWD
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AIR BAGSHonda (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…NHTSA campaign 18V661000
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AIR BAGSHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011…NHTSA campaign 18V268000
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AIR BAGSHonda (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…NHTSA campaign 19V502000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Honda Insight from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Honda Insight over the last 6 months — the market firmed $41 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $6,995 |
| June 2026 | $7,089 |
| July 2026 | $8,088 |
| August 2026 | $7,999 |
| September 2026 | $6,822 |
| October 2026 | $7,036 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda Insight LX (this car) | $6,000 | 4 | — |
| 2010 Toyota Prius | $8,158 | 16 | +$2,158 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | $8,999 | 9 | +$2,999 |
| 2013 Fiat 500 | $7,950 | 8 | +$1,950 |
| 2014 Ford Focus | $5,500 | 7 | −$500 |
| 2013 Mini Hardtop | $5,900 | 7 | −$100 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 125 | $20,995 | 100% | 65,187 mi |
| 2021 | 62 | $19,155 | 91% | 86,008 mi |
| 2020 | 99 | $19,293 | 92% | 81,549 mi |
| 2019 | 209 | $17,995 | 86% | 93,294 mi |
| 2014 | 13 | $8,495 | 40% | 105,678 mi |
| 2013 | 25 | $7,798 | 37% | 105,237 mi |
| 2012 | 27 | $6,900 | 33% | 138,890 mi |
| 2011 | 25 | $7,050 | 34% | 133,990 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
