2002 Honda S2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2000 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda S2000. That ranks 4th out of 9 S2000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 21,026 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 60% | 21,026 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Honda S2000 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda s2000. The contact stated he lost control of the vehicle while driving at approximate speeds of 50 mph around a curve. The rear tires would not grip the roadway and caused the vehicle to drive off the road into a nearby forest. The vehicle crashed with an unknown…
2002 honda s2000 engine shut off while driving due to sludge in the engine. *ts neither the dealer, manufacturer or the extended warranty would cover the cost of repair. Four weeks prior to the failure the engine shut down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the problem as a weak…
(1) no known events leading up to first failure. Second failure, is due to an unexplained oil loss. No oil trails are viable from / on the engine, nor are there puddles present in the driveway. Last oil change was less the 10 days prior to the crank bearing failure. Oil level verified good by owner…
Purchased a honda s2000 in august, 2002. It had to be taken in for repairs august 16, 2003. The car was served by honda of mentor in mentor, ohio. Damage was to the cylinder head and engine block. A new engine assembly with head was required given internal damage to the pistons/valves. Honda…
While driving 44 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle and it crashed into a cement barrier. Driver to sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak
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 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 S2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 S2000 | 40 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda S2000?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda S2000?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.