There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Honda S2000, but owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Honda S2000 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 55,000 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 2005 Honda S2000 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 116,000 miles · reported Nov 30, 2019
This 2005 honda s2k lower control arm broke and then bent the tie rod at a 45 degree angle and which sent the tire under the unibody of the car. Which for a rear wheel drive car is very bad. You will have no control of the car in this scenario.
Engine · at 77,500 miles · reported Aug 29, 2018
Saturday august 25 was driving my car from branford ct to guilford ct thru north branford. Drove for around 10 minutes came to a stop light with a line of traffic. Slowed to a stop and put the car in neutral. The car turned off and would not start. Towed by aaa to my mechanic to find out why it would not start. He called and stated he could not turn the engine over. Tried several different things and the motor would not crank over even with a bar. He stated the engine seized.
Electrical System · at 135,000 miles · reported Aug 22, 2016
I have a 2005 honda s2000 that has a safety problem. The maintenance light has come on & has a internal error coming from my obs2 reader. The car acts up like you turned the key off & on when driving. If they are a recall I have not been notified of one. I have only had the car 9 months & it started at 6 months. The car problem seem to have effected the acceleration at low rpms
Air Bags · at 144,456 miles · reported Jun 30, 2015
Started my 2005 honda s2000 with 144,456 miles on it. The SRS airbag code illuminated. I had the code read and it is a 02-2 for a increased resistance in passenger side airbag inflator. Vehicle has never been wrecked but has a faulty airbag. I AM wondering if this car may fall into a upcoming airbag recall. I cannot afford to replace this airbag. What can I do?
Vehicle Speed Control · at 55,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2013
Driving down the road at 45mph - engage the cruise control - the car immediately pickup up speed and continued acceleration at increasing rates. Depressing the brake pedal (Which normally disengages the cruise control) did not disengage cruise. Depressing the clutch - which normally disengages the cruise control did not disengage the cruise, and the engine raced away. Only when the ignition switch was switched off did the engage reduce the speed. The car was left in a business intersection the first time this happened as the car would not start again. I recreated the incident again shortly…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Honda S2000 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Honda S2000?
Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 55,000 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.