2000 Honda S2000 recalls and problems

The 2000 Honda S2000 has 3 safety recalls and 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
40
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Honda S2000 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Honda S2000 recalls

Recall 04V-257: Exterior Lighting

Reported Jun 1, 2004 · 7,067 vehicles affected · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Problem: Certain 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.

Risk: This does not comply with the standard.

Fix: Dealers will replace all affected tail lamp assemblies. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Recall 00V-316: Seat Belts

Reported Oct 10, 2000 · 9,147 vehicles affected · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Problem: Vehicle 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.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.

Recall 00V-016: Seat Belts

Reported Jan 24, 2000 · 4,930 vehicles affected · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Problem: Vehicle 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.

Risk: This slack can reduce the protective capability and effectiveness of the belts and increases the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent interference with the seat belt.

2000 Honda S2000 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting8
Visibility8
Structure7
Power Train6
Engine and Engine Cooling6
Seat Belts4
Air Bags3
Electrical System2
Equipment2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Unknown or Other1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 5
  • Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 5
  • Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights — 4
  • Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit — 3
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 2
  • Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Honda S2000 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · at 79,520 miles · reported Jul 9, 2020
While driving my s2000 and turning on curvy roads the vehicle would not turn correctly and ended up in a field to the side of the road. We noticed the upper control arm spot weld broke free meaning the upper suspension mount was not connected and caused the incident. Honda knows it's an issue with 2000-2003 model year vehicles and has issued a TSB sn040903 "09/01/2004 popping from front wheel upper control arm mount" multiple other people have had the issue over the years so much that many companies developed reinforcement plates such as these…
Exterior Lighting · at 82,000 miles · reported Apr 8, 2009
I AM the original owner of a 2000 honda s2000...this past month I replaced the headlight assemblies for both headlights because the plastic shields which protect the lights had deteriorated so much that virtually no light was emitting from the headlights and the part which was the problem (The plastic lens cover or shield)cannot be replaced as a separate part..you must purchase the complete headlight assembly from honda...as there are no after market alternative parts...the cost for the headlight assemblies was $1,100 plus taxes...again nothing else other than the encasements were…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 27,000 miles · reported Jul 10, 2008
Dip stick showed good oil level. However, upon driving it one day the engine blew and the low oil warning light did not come on. Engine consumed oil enough that it threw a rod bearing. Replaced the bearings and it ran about 24 miles and it happened again. This time it destroyed the crank in number 2 cylinder. Honda corp. Wasn't very friendly about the problem but there seems to be a problem with oil distribution in this car.
Electrical System · at 45,000 miles · reported Nov 4, 2006
The honda s2000 is a manual shift car. The map sensor on this particular car adjusts when needed to control air intake of this car. During shifting at high speeds, the car would completely stall and shut off, due to some type of problem with this sensor. On dozens of occasions, I was in atlanta rush hour traffic and the car stalled. This was extremely dangerous, and I AM lucky that I or nobody else was hurt. Luckily I AM good with a stick shift and new to press the shift pedal and coast to a safe place where I could restart the car. When I took the car to the dealership, they explained to me…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 42,000 miles · reported Oct 21, 2006
The honda s2000 is a manual shift car. The map sensor on this particular car adjusts when needed to control air intake of this car. During shifting at high speeds, the car would completely stall and shut off, due to some type of problem with this sensor. On dozens of occasions, I was in atlanta rush hour traffic and the car stalled. This was extremely dangerous, and I AM lucky that I or nobody else was hurt. Luckily I AM good with a stick shift and new to press the shift pedal and coast to a safe place where I could restart the car. When I took the car to the dealership, they explained to me…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Honda S2000 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Honda S2000: 04V-257 (exterior lighting), 00V-316 (seat belts), 00V-016 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Honda S2000?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (8 reports), followed by visibility (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.