2006 Honda S2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2000 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda S2000. That ranks 4th out of 9 S2000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 17,882 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 30% | 17,882 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 30% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 11,850 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Honda S2000 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Risk: With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
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.
airbag light on , no accident .will take to Honda dealer soon wondered if this is related to tatka airbag problems.
A slit, about 1" long, appeared in the convertible top rear quarterpanel. Yesterday, i noticed on the other side of the car, in the exact same spot, an indentation, about to become another slit. Honda dealer and customer complaint both notified. They have nothing on file about this issue and…
The convertible top on my honda s2000 has ripped for the second time. The first time the top was replaced under warranty. Under independent examination the top was found to have an engineering defect where the fabric top rubs against a sharp metal component of the top frame causing a tear. *tr
My 2006 honda s-2000 has had an ongoing issue with high cold start idle that can exceed 2500 rpm making the vehicle dangerous to operate until sufficient time has elapsed for the engine to warm up. After numerous complaints to honda of north america customer service, honda arranged for me to drop…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda s2000. The contact stated that the metal link on the convertible top was placed directly over his skull. In the event of a crash, his head would strike the metal link and cause injuries. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to check…
Other Honda S2000 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 S2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 S2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 10 | 2 |
| 2005 S2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 S2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 S2000 | 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 2006 Honda S2000?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda S2000?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.