2004 HONDA S2000
0 recalls — 6 complaints — 35 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jun 3, 2019
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
THE DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT. I KNOW THIS MAY SOUND LIKE A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM, BUT THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THE HONDA S2000 COMMUNITY. THE METAL (GEARS) IN THE HOUSING BEGIN TO BREAK APART. ALL IT TAKES IS A CHUNK OF THAT METAL TO LODGE IN TO THE WRONG GEAR AND YOUR WHEELS COULD LOCK UP AND IT DOESN'T C... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 9, 2011
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
ABOUT A YEAR AGO I PUT MY SOFT TOP DOWN ON MY 2004 HONDA S2000 WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. I COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AT THE TIME UNTIL I STARTED DRIVING WITH MY TOP UP AND HEARD A LOT OF WHISPERING SOUNDS. THERE WAS A FINE CUT RIGHT ABOVE THE RELEASE LATCH/HINGE ON MY SOFT TOP... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 11, 2005
Incident date: Nov 2, 2005
2004 HONDA S2000 MANUAL TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT OF GEAR FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR. UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR UNTIL THE CAR SLOWS ALMOST TO COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS DANGEROUS. REQUESTED DEALER TO SERVICE PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THEIR REPEATED RESPONSE IS THAT THIS IS A KNO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Feb 1, 2004
I HAVE AN 04 HONDA S2000. THE TRANSMISSION WILL SOMETIMES POP OUT OF 1ST OR 2ND GEAR WHEN YOU LET OUT THE CLUTCH. ALMOST LIKE IT WAS NOT IN GEAR TO BEGIN WITH. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON THE 04 S2000. THE SERVICE ENGINEER THAT WORKS FOR HONDA KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT HONDA REFUSES TO MAKE THE REPAI... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Feb 21, 2004
TRANSMISSION IS ROUGH AND SOMETIMES "POPS" OUT OF 1ST GEAR. DURING HIGHER ACCELERATION SHIFTING GEARS OCCASIONALLY BECOME HARD TO DO. AS IF THEY ARE NOT LINED UP CORRECTLY. ALSO THE CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE CONVERTIBLE TOP UP BECOME DETERIORATED RATHER QUICKLY. THIS WEAKER LOCK BEGINS TO RATTLE AND M... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Feb 21, 2004
TRANSMISSION IS ROUGH AND SOMETIMES "POPS" OUT OF 1ST GEAR. DURING HIGHER ACCELERATION SHIFTING GEARS OCCASIONALLY BECOME HARD TO DO. AS IF THEY ARE NOT LINED UP CORRECTLY. ALSO THE CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE CONVERTIBLE TOP UP BECOME DETERIORATED RATHER QUICKLY. THIS WEAKER LOCK BEGINS TO RATTLE AND M... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy — 2004 HONDA S2000
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 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 — 2004 HONDA S2000
35 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
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
05009
Jan 12, 2006
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR. *TT
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
11012004
Nov 1, 2004
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM SATELLITE RADIO MESSAGING AT A GLANCE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
11012004
Nov 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
HEADREST SPEAKER SYSTEM FITS EARLIER MODELS. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *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
05012004
May 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM
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
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0603 AFTER ECM/PCM R&R. *NM
204
Feb 16, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD. *NM
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
02012004
Feb 1, 2004
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL IS NOISY OR FEELS NOTCHY. 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
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