Model year guide

2007 Honda S2000

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Honda S2000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2007 Honda S2000 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2007 Honda S2000 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints3
Combined20 mpg
Typical price$20,556

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2007 Honda S2000 recalls 1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #13V246000 · manufacturer #JA4, JA5 · 13/06/2013

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall numbe…

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.

2007 Honda S2000 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2007 Honda S2000 safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2007 Honda S2000 Convertible. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2007 Honda S2000 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionManual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2007 Honda S2000 worth?

Low
$15,500
Typical price
$20,556
High
$27,800

From 8 comparable 2007 Honda S2000 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 Honda S2000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,250
Total$28,750
Per mile$0.38

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($20,556) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,317), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
162.2 in
Width
68.9 in
Height
50.8 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in
Curb weight
2,844 lb
Front track
57.9 in
Rear track
59.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2007 Honda S2000. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 9

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.

"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 2021

Tech line summary article - Is the MIL on with DTC P2271 (secondary HO2S [sensor 2] circuit signal stuck rich)? What's likely causing this is the PCM is misinterpreting the A/F sensor (sensor 1) signals, causing the PCM to think that sensor 2 is stuck rich. To…

Bulletin ATS 180604 · Power Train, Equipment · Jun 2018

SERVICE BULLETIN - ALL OF THE LISTED VEHICLES HAVE A TYPE 4 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM THAT DISABLES THE VEHICLE UNLESS A PROGRAMMED IGNITION KEY IS USED. THE TYPE 4 SYSTEM IS DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS SYSTEMS IN THAT THE TRANSPONDER ID CODE IN THE KEY IS A ROLLING-TYPE…

Bulletin A02-053 · Electrical System · Oct 2016

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

Bulletin DLR MSG - Honda · Air Bags · Aug 2014

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenge…

Bulletin DLR MSG - Stop S · Air Bags · Jul 2014

HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE

Bulletin SB-12-002 · Electrical System · Jan 2012

HONDA: THE MIL IS ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THE AIR/FUEL SENSOR IS DAMAGED. *RM

Bulletin SB-07-006 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2011

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE

Bulletin 08-040 · Equipment · May 2008

HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE

Bulletin SB-06-085 · Electrical System · May 2008

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S2000 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2007 Honda S2000. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Brakes

On certain vehicles, the brake booster may have been manufactured incorrectly and could develop a leak. As such, the booster may be unable to maintain vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed. Loss of brake power assist could occur, which may result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster…

Transport Canada #2013207 · Jun 2013

Source: 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.

2007 Honda S2000 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.2L 4-cyl 237 hp

2007 Honda S2000 vehicles on record

Other Honda S2000 model years

2007 Honda S2000 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Honda S2000 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Honda S2000. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda S2000?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, fuel system, gasoline.

What is the 2007 Honda S2000 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2007 Honda S2000 crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2007 Honda S2000 get?

The 2007 Honda S2000 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 2007 Honda S2000 worth?

Comparable 2007 Honda S2000 listings run roughly $15,500–$27,800, typically around $20,556 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.