Honda S2000 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.

3
Total Recalls
36
Total Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2006
Worst Year
2009
Best Year

Own a Honda S2000? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.

Honda S2000 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesWorst Component
2009Best000Full report →
2008030SEAT BELTSFull report →
2007130POWER TRAINFull report →
2006Worst2102AIR BAGSFull report →
20050151POWER TRAINFull report →
2004050POWER TRAINFull report →

Most Common S2000 Problems

POWER TRAIN
8
STRUCTURE
6
AIR BAGS
4
SUSPENSION
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1
SEATS
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1

Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.

S2000 Years to Avoid

2006 S2000
10 complaints · 2 recalls · 2 injuries
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2005 S2000
15 complaints · 0 recalls · 1 injuries
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2007 S2000
3 complaints · 1 recalls · 0 injuries
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, and reported injuries.

Best S2000 Years to Buy

2009 S2000
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2008 S2000
3 complaints · 0 recalls
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2004 S2000
5 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with the fewest combined complaints and recalls in recent data.

Honda S2000 Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Honda S2000 Reliability

What year S2000 has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 Honda S2000 had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 10 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2006 report for details on specific defects.

Is the Honda S2000 reliable?

The Honda S2000 has accumulated 36 owner-filed complaints and 3 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2009 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used S2000.

What are the most common S2000 problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas for the Honda S2000 across recent model years are: POWER TRAIN (8 reports), STRUCTURE (6 reports), AIR BAGS (4 reports), SUSPENSION (2 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.

How do I check if my S2000 has an open recall?

You can check for open recalls on any Honda S2000 using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.

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