2000 Honda S2000
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Honda S2000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2000 Honda S2000 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2000 Honda S2000 recalls 3
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.
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.
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE SEAT BELT.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2000 Honda S2000 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2000 Honda S2000 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2000 Honda S2000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2000 Honda S2000. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 107
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 107.
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
Bulletin A07-030 · Equipment · Jan 2021HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB
Bulletin SB-99-075 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Other · Aug 2013LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
Bulletin 08-040 · Equipment · May 2008TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT
Bulletin 1205 · Power Train · Dec 2005CONVERTIBLE TOP DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. *TT
Bulletin 02065 · Structure · Oct 2005ENGINE OIL COOLER CENTER BOLT TORQUE SPEC. *NM
Bulletin 09012005 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2005ENGINE FALTERS, NO POWER, WON'T REV OVER 7,000 RPM. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
Bulletin 04012005 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2005CREAK OF GRUNT FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS. *EH
Bulletin 01012005 · Suspension · Jan 2005REAR AXLE CREAK OR GRUNT NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
Bulletin 1204 · Power Train · Dec 2004INTERMITTENT HESITATION DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
Bulletin 04073 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2004Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S2000. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2000 Honda S2000. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108. The lens of the side marker lamp and side reflex reflector in the tail lamp assembly were manufactured with incorrect dye that is more susceptible to UV and high temperature decomposition. As a result, the red colour could fade over time. Correction: Dealers will replace all affected tail lamp assemblies.
Transport Canada #2004188 · Jun 2004Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractor actuator can deform and cause unwanted, complete or infrequent, locking of the retractor. As a result, it may not be possible to pull the seat belt out of the retractor, rendering the belt unusable. Correction: Seat belt retractor will be repaired.
Transport Canada #2000237 · Oct 2000Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the seat belts may not retract properly due to interference between the seat and the convertible top cover. This could cause excessive slack in the belts thereby reducing their effectiveness increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in a collision. Correction: The convertible top cover will be replaced with a new cover designed to prevent interference wi…
Transport Canada #2000046 · Feb 2000Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Honda S2000
The Honda S2000 is a front-mid engine open top sports car that was manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda, from 1999 until 2009. First shown as a concept car called the SSM at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995, the production version was launched on April 15, 1999, to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The S2000 is named for its engine displacement of two liters, while "S" stood for "sports" carrying on in the tradition of the S500, S600, and S800 roadsters of the 1960s.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
