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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Honda Del Sol1993–1997

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

5
Years Analyzed
0
Total Recalls
29
Total Complaints
10
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Honda Del Sol — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
1997032—
96
38
76
Caution
199600——
100
38
78
Excellent
1995086—
89
38
71
Avoid
1994081—
92
38
73
Caution
19930101—
90
38
72
Caution

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Honda Del Sol Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

AIR BAGS
7
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Del Sol compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Del Sol models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1996 · 781997 · 761994 · 731993 · 721995 · 71

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Del Sol to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Del Sol model year.

Which Del Sol years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Del Sol problems?+

The most frequently reported Honda Del Sol issues involve: AIR BAGS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, STRUCTURE:BODY. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Honda Del Sol.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sports vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Del Sol year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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