2001 Honda S2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2000 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Honda S2000. That ranks 3rd out of 9 S2000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 23%), typically at around 10,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 23% | 10,750 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 23% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 15% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Honda S2000 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Honda S2000.
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.
This vehicle has the same steering mechanism and the same mechanical issues as the Honda sedans recall earlier this year,, The steering suddenly becomes difficult to turn and hard to maintain. You can restart the car and the steering mechanism will also reset.
When i was going on highway i felt really shaky steering. So when i get out and check the tires my front passenger side brake disk was really hot. I waited little bit and i tried to keep going to home. However it was keep getting really warm and causing the car pulling one side and shaking on the…
I was driving my 2001 honda s2000 to work like any other normal day. I got on the on ramp to the freeway and at the end of the ramp i was up to highway speeds and suddenly the car began to spin i tried to counter steer into the slide to no avail. The car spun around violently crossing three lanes…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda s200. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the brakes failed to engage. The contact lost control of the vehicle and entered into the left lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The…
I own a 2001 honda s2000. Last winter the power steering periodically failed when i started the car in cold weather, in the 30 degree or colder range. It did not work properly until the car warmed up. Before it warmed up, the car had no power steering and was very difficult to steer. After it…
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 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 S2000 | 40 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda S2000?
Owners most often report power train, steering, tires problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Honda S2000?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.