2008 Honda S2000
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Honda S2000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
2008 Honda S2000 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Honda S2000 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Honda S2000.
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.
2008 Honda S2000 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Honda S2000 safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2008 Honda S2000 Convertible. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2008 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 2008 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 2008 Honda S2000. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 8
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 2021Tech 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 2018SERVICE 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 2016Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
Bulletin Service Bulletin · Tires · Dec 2014Dealer 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 2014Dealer 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 2014HONDA: 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 2012LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
Bulletin 08-040 · Equipment · May 2008Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S2000 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
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.