What are the manifestations of severe malfunctions in the Insight Hybrid?
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Here are the symptoms of severe malfunctions in the Insight Hybrid: 1. Uneven tire wear (inner edge wear): This issue primarily stems from improper suspension calibration in the Insight. After just a few days of driving, the inner edges of the tires show significantly more wear than the outer edges. This problem also causes the vehicle to pull to one side, though it typically resolves after a wheel alignment. 2. Steering hesitation: This issue has similar complaint rates to the uneven tire wear problem and represents another common Insight malfunction. Some owners report inconsistent power steering assistance during turns, resulting in non-smooth steering wheel operation. Additionally, some Insights exhibit abnormal steering noises, mainly caused by damaged steering gear. 3. Sudden loss of engine power: Currently available Insights are all 2019 models. In August 2019, Dongfeng Honda recalled the Insight due to instances of sudden speed loss at highway speeds - the same issue affecting the Accord at that time. However, this problem predominantly occurred in pure gasoline models, with hybrid versions being less affected.