1993 Honda DEL SOL

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1993 Honda DEL SOL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:39:51.633Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 21 complaints 1993 21 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1993: 21 complaints 1993 21 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1993: 21 complaints 1993 21 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998

1993: 21 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199321
199418
199512
19962
19973
19981

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

7 of 21 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and roof and pillars.

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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-28

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-05

Seat belts

4 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

CRASH
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No deployment of driver's air bag during a head-on accident, also shoulder harness failed to hold.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-15

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

4 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Driver air bag did not deploy during front end collision. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-12

Vehicle speed control

2 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…

    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.

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    2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 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…

    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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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 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…

    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.

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    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Honda DEL SOL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting

FAQ

Is the 1993 Honda DEL SOL reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Honda DEL SOL?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Honda DEL SOL have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.