Is the Honda S2000 Reliable?

20002009 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

82/ 100Excellent
6
Total Recalls
162
Owner Complaints
21
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Honda S2000 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
200900
100
Excellent
200803
97
Excellent
200713
92
Excellent
2006210
79
Good
2005015
85
Excellent
200405
95
Excellent
2003034
66
Good
2002022
76
Good
2001024
76
Good
2000346
53
Fair

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

How the S2000 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Honda S200082/100
Sports Category Average67/100

The S2000 scores 15 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
23
AIR BAGS
20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
18
STRUCTURE
15
VISIBILITY
15
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8

Based on 162 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda S2000 reliable?+

The Honda S2000 scores 82/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 6 recall campaigns and 162 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year S2000 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2009 S2000 achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 0 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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