2008 Honda S2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 17, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Honda S2000
2005 Honda S2000 . Camera used was a Sony Ericsson DSC-W200 .. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Rich Niewiroski Jr., CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Honda S2000 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~65,000 mi
Seat Belts1
Steering1 · ~33,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine133%65,000——
Seat Belts133%———
Steering133%33,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2018: 1201812019: 1201912025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Honda S2000 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Honda S2000.

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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.

Seat Belts · received Nov 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11699925

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…

Engine · received Sep 11, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11254775

Intermittent power steering at start up and while driving

Steering · received Sep 15, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11129669

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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.