2003 HONDA S2000
0 recalls — 8 complaints — 60 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
May 6, 2008
Incident date: May 6, 2008
WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND DROVE IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. AN INSPECTION SHOWED THE TIRE WAS SLIGHTLY INFLATED. (THE RIM WAS NOT C... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 31, 2007
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
THE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP SEEMS TO HAVE LITTLE HOLES APPEARING THROUGHOUT THE TOP. ALSO CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP ARE ALSO RIPPED DUE TO MANUFACTURING PROBLEMS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 15, 2007
Incident date: May 3, 2007
SAME AS EVERYONE ELSE VEHICLE THOROUGHLY MAINTAINED LOST VALVE IN CYLINDER 3.I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT VEHICLE WAS OVER REVVED. I WAS AT A CONSTANT SPEED ON THE HIGH WAY WITH A STATE TROOPER IN FRONT OF ME SO THERE WENT THE OVER REVVED THEORY THAT THEY SEEM TO LIKE PRESENTING EVERYONE. SO IF... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Dec 27, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED TWICE FOR ABOUT THREE SECONDS EACH TIME. THREE MINUTES LATER, WHILE ENTERING A CURVE, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT HIT A CONCRE... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 1, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
ENGINE SIEZED, HONDA REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY. ALTERNATELY CLAIMS LOW OIL WHICH IS INCORRECT, AND NO OIL LIGHT WAS INDICATED, OR AFTERMARKET AIR INTAKE SYSTEM IN CLEAR VIOLATION OF MAGUNUSSON - MOSS. ESCALATION TO HONDA HQ HAS RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.*AK SAFETY ISSUE: IF THIS HAD OCCURED AT HIGHWA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 3, 2004
Incident date: Nov 12, 2003
ENGINE BEGAN KNOCKING WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY. 14741 MILES ON CAR.OIL LEVEL WAS FULL AND HAD ~1600 MILES ON OIL AND FILTER CHANGE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. WARRANTY DENIED BY HONDA. ENGINE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 16, 2004
Incident date: Jun 7, 2004
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CASE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER SINCE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A COMPUTER GLICH AND THEY RESET THE COMPUTER. A WEEK LATER ON A TRIP TO TEXAS THE LIGHT RETURNED. WE TOOK THE CAR AGAIN TO THE CLOSEST HONDA DEALER IN TEXAS. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 27, 2004
Incident date: Apr 13, 2004
WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A GUARD RAIL. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP , BUT DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy — 2003 HONDA S2000
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 HONDA S2000
60 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
A07-030
Jan 23, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
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.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
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 Oth
SB-99-075
Aug 9, 2013
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
HONDA: 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
SB-99-075
Aug 9, 2013
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HONDA: 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
08-040
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
SB-06-085
May 9, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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
1205
Dec 16, 2005
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT
09012005
Sep 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL COOLER CENTER BOLT TORQUE SPEC. *NM
01100
May 13, 2005
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION POPPING OUT OF FOURTH GEAR. *SLC
04012005
Apr 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE FALTERS, NO POWER, WON'T REV OVER 7,000 RPM. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
01012005
Jan 1, 2005
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
CREAK OF GRUNT FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS. *EH
1204
Dec 16, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE CREAK OR GRUNT NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
04073
Dec 3, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT HESITATION DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
10162004
Oct 16, 2004
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
HEADREST SPEAKER INSTALLATION. *EH
10162004
Oct 16, 2004
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM RADIO ERROR MESSAGES. *EH
09162004
Sep 16, 2004
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SENDING HDS SNAPSHOT. *EH
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
POPPING SOUND FROM UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNT. *EH
804
Aug 16, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
POP NOISE AT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNT. *SC
00064
Aug 3, 2004
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT UPDATE. *TT
704
Jul 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POOR RADIO RECEPTION, SEEK-STOP TEST. *SC
03014
Jun 1, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER IS BROKEN. *JB TO INCLUDE 2004 S2000 HONDA. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM
404
Apr 16, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
S2000 ENGINE, REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
204
Feb 16, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
GRUNT NOISE AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *NM
204
Feb 16, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2ND TO 5TH OR 3RD TO 5TH GEAR UPSHIFT. *NM
204
Feb 16, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
GRINDS AT UPSHIFT WHEN COLD. *NM
204
Feb 16, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD. *NM
04002
Feb 13, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL FILL CAP BINDS AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 04-002, DATED 02/30/04. *TT
02012004
Feb 1, 2004
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL IS NOISY OR FEELS NOTCHY. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
02012004
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CLEAN MODULATOR PUMP MOTOR GROUND FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51/53. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
02012004
Feb 1, 2004
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MINIMIZE WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
02012004
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDO/ODO READ EXCESSIVE SPEED AND DISTANCE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
11012003
Nov 1, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT
1003
Oct 1, 2003
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
903
Sep 16, 2003
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT
01008
Apr 29, 2003
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
WHEN THE TOP IS LOWERED OR RAISED, OR THE DRIVER TRIES TO USE THE AUTO DOWN FUNCTION FOR THE POWER WINDOW, THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ONLY 3 OR 4 INCHES. THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ALL THE WAY IF YOU PUSH AND HOLD THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH. *TT
03023
Apr 1, 2003
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONVERTIBLE TOP CREAKS, POPS, OR RATTLES WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. THIS NOISE IS ONLY NOTICEABLE WITH THE TOP RAISED AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WINDOWS CLOSED. *TT
040103
Apr 1, 2003
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0133 AND P0420 SET AFTER MANUAL TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. *TT
303
Mar 16, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
P0133 AND P0420 AFTER TRANSMISSION R&R. *TT
03012
Feb 18, 2003
160000 STRUCTURE
THE CENTER CONSOLE LIFTS UP IN THE BACK. *JB
020103
Feb 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB
03001
Jan 28, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 - EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. *TT *JB
120102
Dec 1, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *TT *JB
120102
Dec 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
USING THE RIGHT DIFFERENTIAL OIL. *TT *JB
1102
Nov 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODOMETER ACCURACY. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL OIL RECOMMENDATION. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51 AND/OR 53 TROUBLESHOOTING. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS WARNING ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
190000 TIRES
NEVER ROTATE TIRES. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
010902
Sep 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION GROWLING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AT 2000 RPM. *TT
107
Jul 16, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION GROWLING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AT 2,000 RPM. *TT
HONDA S2000 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA S2000 across all model years (2000–2007).
6
Total Recalls
132
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
17
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths