Honda Del Sol Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

0
Total Recalls
29
Total Complaints
9
Total Crashes
10
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1995
Worst Year
1996
Best Year
66
Good
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Honda Del Sol — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
1997Caution32WheelsFull report →
1996BestExcellentFull report →
1995WorstAvoid856Air BagsFull report →
1994Caution831Air BagsFull report →
1993Caution1011Fuel System / GasolineFull report →

5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Honda Del Sol Problems

Air Bags
13
Structure
3
Wheels
3
Fuel System / Gasoline
2
Seat Belts
2
Service Brakes
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
Steering
1

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Del Sol Years to Avoid

1995 Del Sol
8 complaints · 0 recalls · 5 crashes
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1993 Del Sol
10 complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crashes
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1994 Del Sol
8 complaints · 0 recalls · 3 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Del Sol Years to Buy

1996 Del Sol
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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1997 Del Sol
3 complaints · 0 recalls
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1994 Del Sol
8 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Honda Del Sol Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Honda Del Sol Reliability

What year Del Sol has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1995 Honda Del Sol had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 8 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 1995 report for specific defects.

Is the Honda Del Sol reliable?

The Honda Del Sol has accumulated 29 owner-filed complaints and 0 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1996 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Del Sol.

What are the most common Del Sol problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (13 reports), Structure (3 reports), Wheels (3 reports), Fuel System / Gasoline (2 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Del Sol has an open recall?

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