Is the Honda S2000 Reliable?

20002009 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

97/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

4
Total Recalls
63
Owner Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Honda S2000 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2009Not enough data
200802
99
Excellent
200711
97
Excellent
2006252
93
Excellent
2005014
97
Excellent
200401
100
Excellent
200303
99
Excellent
200202
99
Excellent
200107
98
Excellent
20001286
91
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the S2000 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Honda S200097/100
Sports Category Average67/100

The S2000 scores 30 points above the average sports — a strong result.

Known Honda S2000 Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
STEERING
3
AIR BAGS
3
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
3

Based on 63 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda S2000 reliable?+

The Honda S2000 scores 97/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 4 recall campaigns and 63 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year S2000 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2004 S2000 achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 1 complaints.

How many miles does a S2000 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Honda S2000 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used S2000 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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