2008 Honda S2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2000 years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda S2000. That ranks 8th out of 9 S2000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 1 | 33% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 33,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Honda S2000 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
The seat belts have never retracted properly. Over the years they have become much worse. This is a huge safety concern.
This 2008 honda s2000 had 65,000 miles on it when the engine froze and would not start. The owner was shopping and when she returned the car would not start. She was told by the repair shops that the engine was shot and needs to be replaced. This problem is beginning to show up according to honda…
Intermittent power steering at start up and while driving
Other Honda S2000 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 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 S2000 | 40 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda S2000?
Owners most often report engine, seat belts, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda S2000?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.