1997 Honda Del Sol problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (2) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda Del Sol model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:front 2002-02-14 · 5905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc
Unknown Or Other 2001-09-01 · 010901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding the mil comes on intermittently and misfire dtcs. *yh
Structure:frame And Members 2001-09-01 · 010901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding water leakage during a car wash. *yh
Unknown Or Other 1999-06-29 · 99011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
concerns with the malfunction indicator light coming on with misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304. *tt
Air Bags:on-Off Switch Assembly 1999-05-01 · 050199 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various information regarding airbag on-off switch program. *tt
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.