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1993 Honda Del Sol

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
21
Latest Mar 10, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 17, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
3
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 21 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Honda Del Sol, most frequently naming the body & structure, airbags and seat belts categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure730.4%
  • Airbags417.4%
  • Seat belts417.4%
  • Fuel system28.7%
  • Driver assistance28.7%
  • Other / unspecified14.3%
  • Brakes14.3%
  • Tires & wheels14.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E064000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Jul 17, 2006
4,029 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The 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.
TRADESONICView on NHTSA.gov
06E065000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Jul 17, 2006
3,593 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The 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.
AJ MOTORSPORTView on NHTSA.gov
06E060000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Jun 29, 2006
87,745 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
The 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.
AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 21
Brakes
Filed Mar 10, 2016

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

NHTSA ID
10845906
Incident
Mar 7, 2016
Mileage
165,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Mar 30, 2009

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

NHTSA ID
10263633
Incident
Mar 12, 2009
Mileage
126,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Jul 15, 2005

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

NHTSA ID
10128947
Incident
Jul 13, 2005
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 12, 2002

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

NHTSA ID
567436
Incident
Aug 23, 2002
Body & structure
Filed Sep 1, 2002

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

NHTSA ID
766542
Incident
Dec 1, 1996
Body & structure
Filed Mar 3, 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.

NHTSA ID
10006479
Incident
Mar 29, 2001
Mileage
50,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Dec 19, 2001

ROOF LEAKING. *AK

NHTSA ID
755821
Incident
Sep 30, 1997
Visibility
Filed Jan 30, 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

NHTSA ID
879293
Incident
Jan 30, 2001

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

010901

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH

050199

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCH PROGRAM. *TT

HON94016

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER HARD TO MOVE. *TW

HON950405A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 1992-94 CIVIC AND 1993 DEL SOL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE RECALL. *TW

HON950329

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 1993 CIVIC DEL SOL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TW

95011

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda Del Sol by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998110—
1997350—
1996250—
1995125061.7
1994186060.9
1993Viewing215052.5
1992000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.