1993 Honda Civic del Sol

Introduction:

The 1993 Honda Civic del Sol is a sporty coupe with a wide range of engine and transmission options, including a 1.5-liter SOHC 4-cylinder engine rated at 92 horsepower and 97 lb-ft of torque, a 1.6-liter SOHC 4-cylinder engine with 125 horsepower and 106 lb-ft of torque, and a 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with 160 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque. The 1.5-liter engine is available with a 5-speed manual transmission only, while the 1.6-liter SOHC engine is available with both a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 1.6-liter DOHC engine comes exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Civic del Sol is praised for its sporty handling and performance, but it is criticized for its limited interior space and lack of cargo capacity.

Engine

1.5-Liter SOHC 4-Cylinder Engine

• Head Gasket Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine overheating, coolant leaks, white smoke from the exhaust
  • Solution: Replace head gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1000 - $1500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing Belt Tensioner Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Noises from the engine bay, engine stalling
  • Solution: Replace timing belt tensioner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600
  • Recalls: None Found

1.6-Liter SOHC 4-Cylinder Engine

• Valve Cover Gasket Leak:
  • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaks from the engine
  • Solution: Replace valve cover gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Exhaust Manifold Gasket Leak:
  • Description/Symptoms: Exhaust leaks, engine noises
  • Solution: Replace exhaust manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $350
  • Recalls: None Found

1.6-Liter DOHC 4-Cylinder Engine

• No Issues Found

Transmission

5-Speed Manual Transmission

• Shifter Linkage Wear:
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears
  • Solution: Replace shifter linkage
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found

4-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Transmission Fluid Leak:
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission fluid leaks, slipping or delayed gearshifts
  • Solution: Repair transmission fluid leak and flush transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front Struts Wear:
  • Description/Symptoms: Bumpy ride, knocking noises, uneven tire wear
  • Solution: Replace front struts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Alternator Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty starting the car, battery light on dashboard
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found
• Starter Motor Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Car won’t start
  • Solution: Replace starter motor
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Sunroof Seal Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Water leaks into the cabin
  • Solution: Replace sunroof seal
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Dashboard Cracking:
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracks in the dashboard
  • Solution: Replace dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found
• Door Handle Breakage:
  • Description/Symptoms: Door handle snaps
  • Solution: Replace door handle
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 1993 Honda Civic del Sol is generally a reliable car, but it can experience some issues. The most common issues are related to the engine (head gasket failure, timing belt tensioner failure), transmission (shifter linkage wear, transmission fluid leak), suspension (front struts wear), electrical (alternator failure, starter motor failure), exterior (sunroof seal failure), and interior (dashboard cracking, door handle breakage). While some of these issues can be costly to repair, many are relatively minor and can be fixed at a reasonable cost.