1993 Honda Del Sol: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The brake proportioning valve is failing, this part delivers breaking fluid ti each break. The dealer can not get the part, I have tried to find it on the internet with not luck. Since this is critical to safety I should not drive the car, however at times I must. The car has about 165,000 miles. They have to provide safety belts for life, why not break systems? Since it was in for service this came up, no incident happened”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2016
“Targa top and windows leak when it rains and creaking noise from roof while driving. The creaking noise is very annoying and the leaking water causes my interior to smell pretty bad. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2009
“Dt: the caller would like to report odomerter fraud 1993 honda delsol. The caller states that she noticed that on the carfax report her car that she just bought on july 13, 2005 had 140,000 miles on it. But it was sold to her with only 110,000 miles on. Bought the car from a private seller, and I had not been to get in touch with him as of now, to find out if he knows any information on this matter. I have not contacted the police or insurance company, but plan to contact the police, insurance company and loan company. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2005
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“Consumer states the wrong size of tires mounted on vehicle are much larger than promulated by owner's manual specification (guardsman 40 t/e all season p185/70r14, dot # unknown). Consumer is requesting that correct size tires (p175 / 70r13 8s2) are replaced. *tt *dt”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2002
“Every del sol owner I have talked to in the past 8 months has reported that their cars leak... Water pours on the driver's left leg when you drive in the rain... It is quite distracting...the seat is also always wet when you get in the car.*** *ak dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***758888.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2001
“Defogger was on for rear windshield. Temperature was 35 degrees outside, and windshield shattered. Dealer was contacted for a price, but will question what could have been the cause. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2001
“Was traveling 30-35mph when another vehicle turned in front & was "t" boned. Upon impact with the vehicle, driver's side air bag failed to deploy. Back & chest bruising. Vehicle totaled. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2000
“The passenger side door handle and trim failed making it impossible to open the door from the inside. Other owners have experienced the exact same problem. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Sep 1999
“Targa top leaks when it rains or when washed. It has been continuous since I purchased car in 1996. Dealer temporarily fixed the creaking noise from roof, but told me they could not fix the leaking roof b/c car was passed warranty. This is a manufacturing problem, not something I caused and I know several other owners who have reported the same problem.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Dec 1996
“When pressure is applied to the driver's seat belt buckle releases from the latch, cause unknown. Please guve any further. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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Is the 1993 Honda Del Sol reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Honda Del Sol. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 1993 Honda Del Sol have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.