Honda Del Sol Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Honda Del Sol model year (1993–1997) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Honda Del Sol Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 8 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 35
5 recalls · 10 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem score: 27
5 recalls · 8 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 25
Best Honda Del Sol Years to Buy
5 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 15
5 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem score: 22
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Honda Del Sol — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 22 | Caution |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 15 | Caution |
| 1995 | 5 | 8 | 6 | — | 35 | Avoid |
| 1994 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | 25 | Avoid |
| 1993 | 5 | 10 | 1 | — | 27 | Avoid |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Honda Del Sol Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Del Sol models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Del Sol should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1995 Honda Del Sol if possible. It has 5 recalls, 8 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 35 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Del Sol to buy?+
The 1996 Honda Del Sol is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 15. It has only 5 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Del Sol has the fewest problems?+
The 1996, 1997 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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