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#BS-1994-HONDEL-62F4

1994 Honda Del Sol

Based on reports from 26 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
26
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
4
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 26 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

8 owners reported airbags issues β€” failures commonly reported around 104K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags8 (31%)
Air Bags:frontal5 (19%)
Power Train:manual Transmission2 (8%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (4%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch1 (4%)
Seat Belts:front:webbing1 (4%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls1 (4%)
Other1 (4%)

1994 Honda Del Sol: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 1994 Honda Del Sol, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 104,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 104K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 1994 Honda Del Sol, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1994 Honda Del Sol, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1994 Honda Del Sol, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
06
1
07
1
09
1
15
1
18
2
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1994 Honda Del Sol. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E060000Aug 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

06E064000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRADESONIC 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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E065000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Honda Del Sol is the 1993 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1994 Honda Del Sol vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

26

Class avg

13

1.9x the class average β€” significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 26 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1994 Honda Del Sol: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Honda Del Sol?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1994 Honda Del Sol is related to the airbags, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1994 Honda Del Sol reliable?
The 1994 Honda Del Sol has 26 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average β€” higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1994 Honda Del Sol problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1994 Honda Del Sol have any recalls?
Yes, the 1994 Honda Del Sol has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Del Sol problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 104,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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