Honda

S2000

Two Seaters · model years 2000 to 2009

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The verdict

Best year: 2009. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 9; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2000. complaints: 40, about 4.4x this model's typical 9; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Honda S2000
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2000	1Gas	20	$3,850	3	40	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17%, VISIBILITY 17%, STRUCTURE 15%
complaints: 40, about 4.4x this model's typical 9 recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	1Gas	20	$3,850	0	13	POWER TRAIN 20%, STEERING 20%, TIRES 13%
complaints: 13, above this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	1Gas	20	$3,850	0	10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 60%, AIR BAGS 10%, SUSPENSION 10%
complaints: 10, above this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	1Gas	20	$3,850	0	8	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 50%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%, STEERING 13%
complaints: 8, below this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 82 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	1Gas	20	$3,850	0	5	POWER TRAIN 67%, STRUCTURE 17%, VISIBILITY 17%
complaints: 5, below this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	1Gas	20	$3,850	0	15	POWER TRAIN 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, STRUCTURE 11%
complaints: 15, about 1.7x this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 54 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	1Gas	20	$3,850	2	10	AIR BAGS 25%, STRUCTURE 25%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%
complaints: 10, above this model's typical 9 recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 40 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	1Gas	20	$3,850	1	3	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 33%, POWER TRAIN 33%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 33%
complaints: 3, below this model's typical 9 recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	1Gas	21	$3,650	0	3	ENGINE 33%, SEAT BELTS 33%, STEERING 33%
complaints: 3, below this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 90 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	1Gas	21	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2000: 20 to 2009: 21

Owner complaints2000: 40 to 2009: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Honda S2000 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.