2003 Honda S2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2000 years
- Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda S2000. That ranks 6th out of 9 S2000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20,371 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 4 | 50% | 20,371 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Honda S2000 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
While traveling on a freeway at approximately 70 mph, the right rear tire had a catastrophic failure. The vehicle began vibrating suddenly and violently. I was able to control the car and drove it to the shoulder of the freeway. An inspection showed the tire was slightly inflated. (the rim was not…
The convertible soft top seems to have little holes appearing throughout the top. Also certain portions of the convertible top are also ripped due to manufacturing problems. *tr
Same as everyone else vehicle thoroughly maintained lost valve in cylinder 3.i was told by the dealer that vehicle was over revved. I was at a constant speed on the high way with a state trooper in front of me so there went the over revved theory that they seem to like presenting everyone. So if…
Dt*: the contact stated the steering column locked causing an accident. Prior to the accident the steering column locked twice for about three seconds each time. Three minutes later, while entering a curve, the steering column locked and the contact lost control of the vehicle, and it hit a…
Engine siezed, honda refuses to honor warranty. Alternately claims low oil which is incorrect, and no oil light was indicated, or aftermarket air intake system in clear violation of magunusson - moss. Escalation to honda hq has resulted in no response.*ak safety issue: if this had occured at…
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 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 S2000 | 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 2003 Honda S2000?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda S2000?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.