There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Honda S2000, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Honda S2000 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 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 2004 Honda S2000 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 130,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2019
The differential went out. I know this may sound like a maintenance problem, but this is very common in the honda s2000 community. The metal (Gears) in the housing begin to break apart. All it takes is a chunk of that metal to lodge in to the wrong gear and your wheels could lock up and it doesn't care if you are doing 30 MPH or 90 MPH. This is potentially dangerous or even deadly. My car has approximately 130k miles on it. I was taking a right turn from a dead stop/stop sign when mine failed, fortunately. Again. This is very common for these (Differentials) to fail. I was able to get it off…
Structure · reported Dec 9, 2011
About a year ago I put my soft top down on my 2004 honda s2000 when all of the sudden I heard a loud pop. I could not find anything wrong at the time until I started driving with my top up and heard a lot of whispering sounds. There was a fine cut right above the release latch/hinge on my soft top. I brought it to the attention of the honda dealership of whom I purchased the car from. They said that there was a known issue with my exact problem from the year from 2005 to 2008 for the honda s2000. Seeing that I bought my car used (From their lot), out of warranty, and not within the years the…
Power Train · reported Nov 11, 2005
2004 honda s2000 manual transmission will pop out of gear from 1st to 2nd and from 3rd to 2nd gear. Unable to put the car into gear until the car slows almost to complete stop. This is dangerous. Requested dealer to service problem multiple times, but their repeated response is that this is a known problem when the car is cold, and for us to drive easy until the car warms up. This issue occurs also when the car is hot and had been driven at highway speeds for 45 minutes. The problem remains unresolved and is experienced every time the car is driven, whether cold, warm or hot. Honda has a…
Power Train · at 20 miles · reported Nov 17, 2004
I have an 04 honda s2000. The transmission will sometimes pop out of 1st or 2nd gear when you let out the clutch. Almost like it was not in gear to begin with. This is a known issue on the 04 s2000. The service engineer that works for honda knows about the problem but honda refuses to make the repairs. This is especially dangerous in a high traffic area because you could try to accelerete through a small break in traffic, making a left hand turn and drift right into oncoming traffic with the engine revving and no acceleration and get killed.
Visibility · at 25,000 miles · reported Nov 17, 2004
Transmission is rough and sometimes "pops" out of 1st gear. During higher acceleration shifting gears occasionally become hard to do. As if they are not lined up correctly. Also the clamps that hold the convertible top up become deteriorated rather quickly. This weaker lock begins to rattle and make all kinds of sounds during driving.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Honda S2000 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Honda S2000 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Honda S2000?
Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by visibility (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 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.