Avoid: 2000 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2008 (few owner reports)
9 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 8 model years, the Honda S2000 has 159 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine and engine cooling. 2000 drew the most complaints (46), 2007 the fewest (3).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Honda S2000 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $28,883–$39,800.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2000 (46 complaints). Lowest: 2007 (3).
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment, characterized by deep emotional attachment and reverence as a legendary, driver-focused roadster.
Described as a common issue.
Particularly noted for difficult 2nd to 3rd gear shifts.
"sticking" or failing to engage, requiring replacement.
Rough idle, stalling, often related to age, sensors, or vacuum leaks.
Especially from the soft top and interior, considered characteristic.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S2000. Individual model years are broken down above.
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