Honda S2000 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Honda S2000 model year (2000–2009) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Honda S2000 Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 28 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Problem score: 46
0 recalls · 14 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 14
1 recall · 5 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 12
Best Honda S2000 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 2
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: SEAT BELTS
Problem score: 2
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Honda S2000 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | Good |
| 2005 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 14 | Good |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 2000 | 2 | 28 | 6 | — | 46 | Avoid |
All 10 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Honda S2000 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder S2000 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year S2000 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2000 Honda S2000 if possible. It has 2 recalls, 28 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 46 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year S2000 to buy?+
The 2004 Honda S2000 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which S2000 has the fewest problems?+
The 2004, 2002, 2008 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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