2000 Honda S2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2000 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda S2000. That is the most of any S2000 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (8 complaints, 20%), typically at around 47,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 40owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Honda S2000 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 20% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 20% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 18% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 13% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 79,520 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 79,520 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Honda S2000 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the lens of the side marker lamp and side reflex reflector in the tail lamp assembly were manufactured with incorrect dye.
Risk: This does not comply with the standard.
Fix: Dealers will replace all affected tail lamp assemblies. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. As a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Vehicle description: convertible passenger vehicles. When the convertible top is down and the seat is pushed all the way back, the seat belts may not retract properly resulting in slack in the seat belts.
Risk: This slack can reduce the protective capability and effectiveness of the belts and increases the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent interference with the seat belt.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving my s2000 and turning on curvy roads the vehicle would not turn correctly and ended up in a field to the side of the road. We noticed the upper control arm spot weld broke free meaning the upper suspension mount was not connected and caused the incident. Honda knows it's an issue with…
Your web site does not search the vin. Vin is correct. Web site is unresponsive
I am the original owner of a 2000 honda s2000...this past month i replaced the headlight assemblies for both headlights because the plastic shields which protect the lights had deteriorated so much that virtually no light was emitting from the headlights and the part which was the problem (the…
Dip stick showed good oil level. However, upon driving it one day the engine blew and the low oil warning light did not come on. Engine consumed oil enough that it threw a rod bearing. Replaced the bearings and it ran about 24 miles and it happened again. This time it destroyed the crank in number…
The honda s2000 is a manual shift car. The map sensor on this particular car adjusts when needed to control air intake of this car. During shifting at high speeds, the car would completely stall and shut off, due to some type of problem with this sensor. On dozens of occasions, i was in atlanta…
Other Honda S2000 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 S2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 S2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 S2000 | 10 | 2 |
| 2005 S2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 S2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 S2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 S2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 S2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 40 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda S2000?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, visibility, structure problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda S2000?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Honda S2000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S2000 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.