Honda Del Sol 1997

Model Del Sol made in 1997 by Honda got 3 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has one 1.6l engine.

Model 1997

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD28/35/3132/45/37Regular$ 5811960825
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD28/35/3031/44/36Regular$ 5991960825
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD33/39/3536/50/41Regular$ 5151960825
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/30/2829/38/32Premium$ 7501960825
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD30/36/3233/46/38Regular$ 5621960825

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E065000AJ MOTORSPORT E (Equipment)359307/31/2006OVSCHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)07/17/200607/17/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryLack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryAj 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.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aj motorsport aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-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.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06E064000TRADESONIC E (Equipment)4029OVSCHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)07/17/200607/17/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryLack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryTradesonic 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.
NotesThis recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
06E060000AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC E (Equipment)8774508/01/2006OVSCHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)06/29/200606/29/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryLack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Corrective SummaryAai 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.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06E049000CK MOTORSPORT, INC. E (Equipment)2717607/01/2006OVSCHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)05/24/200606/05/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryCk 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.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
05019905/01/1999605838Various information regarding airbag on-off switch program. *tt07/29/1999
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01090109/01/2001626808Information regarding water leakage during a car wash. *yh12/18/2001
SUSPENSION - FRONT
590502/14/2002629541Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc04/02/2002
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01090109/01/2001626852Information regarding the mil comes on intermittently and misfire dtcs. *yh12/18/2001
9901106/29/199999011606119Concerns with the malfunction indicator light coming on with misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304. *tt08/10/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
10/18/1997104/19/1997
 Entire power steering system failed due to contaminated fluid.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
04/10/1997104/05/1997
 Loose lugs caused the front drivers side tire to fly off and caused slight injuries, due to loss of control. yh
06/19/19971
 Lug nut were loose and fell off resulting in wheel coming off of axle causing damage.