This page lists 21 drivetrain parts for the 2012 Honda Insight, across 3 part types, covering the 1.3L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2012 Honda Insight, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 21 listed parts are CV Axle (12 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (5 parts) and CV Joint Boot (4 parts).
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS — the only engine offered in the 2012 Honda Insight.
The most listed brands for 2012 Honda Insight drivetrain parts are CARDONE (2 parts), APWI (2 parts) and GSP (2 parts), plus 11 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
4 parts on this 2012 Honda Insight page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including HERI 91353 (CV Axle) and NATIONAL 208F (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERI Popular | 91353 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA | HO88699 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 604300 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular | HO8440 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular | HO8441 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 664300 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36601 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN50290 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN50289 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8691 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8654 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | 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.
12 CV Axle parts for the 2012 Honda Insight come from 7 brands — CARDONE, APWI, GSP and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is HERI 91353.
The Economy section lists 3 options from HERI, AUTO EXTRA and CARDONE — the catalog's value-priced group. HERI 91353 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, APWI, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is APWI HO8440.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032502 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032980 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX758 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX437 | 🇺🇸 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.
4 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2012 Honda Insight come from 2 brands — BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH.
This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1032502, BECK/ARNLEY 1032980 and MEVOTECH DX758 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6208RS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Honda trans.SBLA Transmission | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 208F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Honda trans.Automatic Trans. | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 6208RSR | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 6208RSJ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB208F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Honda trans.Automatic Trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
5 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2012 Honda Insight come from 5 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 208F.
The Economy section: 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6208RS is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and SKF. A representative part number is NATIONAL 208F.
1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
This group includes NATIONAL 208F, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6208RS and SCHAEFFLER 6208RSR and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2012 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 1.3L L4 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 2012 Honda Insight?
Our catalog currently lists 21 drivetrain parts for the 2012 Honda Insight across 3 subcategories and 14 brands, covering the 1.3L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Honda Insight?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 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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