2000 Honda S2000: common problems and reliability
One of the worst S2000 years.
One of the Honda S2000 years to avoid. All S2000 years
46 owner complaints, most about exterior lighting. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 S2000?The 2000 Honda S2000 has 46 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and visibility.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Honda S2000 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other S2000 years only. How we score it
Is 2000 a good year for the S2000?
Across the 9 S2000 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2008) to 46 (2000). With 46 complaints, the 2000 S2000 sits above the model's median of 15.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2000 S2000
seat belts:front:retractor
Campaign 00V316000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAN DEFORM AND CAUSE COMPLETE OR FREQUENT LOCKING OF THE RETRACTOR. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE PULLED OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND CANNOT BE USED.
seat belts:front:anchorage
Campaign 00V016000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS DOWN AND THE SEAT IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY BACK, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT PROPERLY RESULTING IN SLACK IN THE SEAT BELTS.
exterior lighting:tail lights
Campaign 04V257000CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE LENS OF THE SIDE MARKER LAMP AND SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT DYE.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment, characterized by deep emotional attachment and reverence as a legendary, driver-focused roadster.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S2000. See the full S2000 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used S2000 listings typically run $28,883–$39,800 across 1999 to 2009 model years.
Other S2000 model years
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