This page lists 15 drivetrain parts for the 2003 Honda Insight, across 4 part types, covering the 995cc L3 ELECTRIC/GAS engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 2003 Honda Insight moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (6 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (5 parts) and CV Joint Boot (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
Every part on this page is matched to the 995cc L3 ELECTRIC/GAS — the only engine offered in the 2003 Honda Insight.
The most listed brands for 2003 Honda Insight drivetrain parts are TOP NOTCH (2 parts), GSP (2 parts) and TRAKMOTIVE (2 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
3 parts on this 2003 Honda Insight page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TOP NOTCH TN50168 (CV Axle) and BCA NB208S (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN50168 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN50169 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36106 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36107 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8446 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8447 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
6 CV Axle parts for the 2003 Honda Insight come from 3 brands — TOP NOTCH, GSP and TRAKMOTIVE. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN50168.
This group includes TOP NOTCH TN50168, TOP NOTCH TN50169 and GSP NCV36106 and the remaining parts above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032980 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX628 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX636 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
3 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2003 Honda Insight come from 2 brands — MEVOTECH and BECK/ARNLEY.
This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1032980, MEVOTECH DX628 and MEVOTECH DX636.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6208RS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic CVT trans.Honda trans. | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NB208S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 208F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic CVT trans.Honda trans. | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 6207ZJ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB208F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic CVT trans.Honda trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
5 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2003 Honda Insight come from 4 brands — BCA, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is BCA NB208S.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6208RS is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA, NATIONAL and SKF supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB208S.
1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Part numbers include BCA NB208S, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6208RS and NATIONAL 208F, among others listed above.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU | 30018100750 | 🇺🇸 US | 10W30 Rotary Racing Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
This group shows a single part: IDEMITSU 30018100750.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2003 Honda Insight
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 995cc L3 ELECTRIC/GAS engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2003 Honda Insight?
Our catalog currently lists 15 drivetrain parts for the 2003 Honda Insight across 4 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 995cc L3 ELECTRIC/GAS engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2003 Honda Insight?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2003 Honda Insight was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2003 Honda Insight?
Every part on this page is matched to the 995cc L3 ELECTRIC/GAS engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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