Honda Del Sol 1997
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1997 Honda Del Sol, manufacturered by American Honda Motor Co., Inc..
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Two Seaters 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Honda | 1HG 2HG JHM | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 23 - 28 MPG | 27 - 35 MPG | 286.67 - 355.48 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Del Sol Vtec -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1997 Honda Del Sol?
- The 1997 Honda Del Sol has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 23 - 28 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 27 - 35 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1997 Honda Del Sol?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1997 Honda Del Sol can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1997 Honda Del Sol?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1997 Honda Del Sol is $2000.
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Where is the 1997 Honda Del Sol produced?
- The 1997 Honda Del Sol is produced in Suzuka Mie, Japan.
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Are there recalls for the 1997 Honda Del Sol?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the 1997 Honda Del Sol, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
- 1.6L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 1.6L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 36853 [USA]: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Recall 50789 [USA]: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Recall 51095 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Del Sol
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.0189 City mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26005 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 32 Vehicle record id 13260 Model name (carline) Del Sol Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 31.1111 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 45.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Del Sol
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details VTEC (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.0189 City mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details VTEC (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 32 Vehicle record id 13261 Model name (carline) Del Sol Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 31.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 44.8718 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Del Sol
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 1000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 9.5971 City mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 31 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26005 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1750 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 35 Vehicle record id 13262 Model name (carline) Del Sol Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 36.6667 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 50.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 1000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Del Sol
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details DOHC/VTEC (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.9004 City mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26015 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details DOHC/VTEC (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2650 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Vehicle record id 13263 Model name (carline) Del Sol Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 29.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 38.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Del Sol
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details VTEC (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details VTEC (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 33 Vehicle record id 13264 Model name (carline) Del Sol Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 33.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 46.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 5905 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc
- 010901 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding the mil comes on intermittently and misfire dtcs. *yh
- 010901 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Information regarding water leakage during a car wash. *yh
- 99011 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Concerns with the malfunction indicator light coming on with misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304. *tt
- 050199 - AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY: Various information regarding airbag on-off switch program. *tt
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Class | Coupe |
| DisplacementCC | 1589.545208 |
| DisplacementCI | 97 |
| DisplacementL | 1.589545208 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Model | D16Y7/D16Y8 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | HONDA |
| MakeID | 474 |
| Manufacturer | HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD |
| Manufacturer Id | 987 |
| Model | del Sol |
| ModelID | 9577 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| NCSA Body Type | 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe |
| NCSA Make | Honda |
| NCSA Model | Civic/CRX, del Sol |
| Plant City | SUZUKA |
| Plant Country | JAPAN |
| Plant State | MIE |
| Series | S |
| Transmission Style | Manual/Standard |
| VIN | JHMEH6146VS003014 |
| Valve Train Design | Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 19971016 |
Entire power steering system failed due to contaminated fluid.
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19970617 |
Lug nut were loose and fell off resulting in wheel coming off of axle causing damage.
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19970408 |
Loose lugs caused the front drivers side tire to fly off and caused slight injuries, due to loss of control. Yh
Common OBD-II Error Codes
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHMEH6163VS006034 | 1997 | del Sol | SUZUKA MIE, JAPAN |
| JHMEH616XVS000862 | 1997 | del Sol | SUZUKA MIE, JAPAN |
| JHMEH6267VS002714 | 1997 | del Sol | SUZUKA MIE, JAPAN |
| JHMEH6146VS003014 | 1997 | del Sol | SUZUKA MIE, JAPAN |
| JHMEH6169VS002506 | 1997 | del Sol | SUZUKA MIE, JAPAN |
| JHMEH6260VS102489 | 1997 | del Sol | SUZUKA MIE, JAPAN |
| JHMEH6180VS502300 | 1997 | del Sol | SUZUKA MIE, JAPAN |
| JHMEH6163VS000685 | 1997 | del Sol | SUZUKA MIE, JAPAN |