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2000 Honda S2000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2000 Honda S2000, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2000 Honda S2000
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints406 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage48kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Honda S2000 has problems

40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting80
Visibility80
Structure71
Engine and engine cooling50
Seat belts40
Air bags32
Power train20
Electrical system20
Fuel system, gasoline10
6 other systems62

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2000 Honda S2000 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 00V-316 · Oct 10, 2000 · 9,147 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 00V-016 · Jan 24, 2000 · 4,930 vehicles

Risk. THIS SLACK CAN REDUCE THE PROTECTIVE CAPABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BELTS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other S2000 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S2000 median. How we score

'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S2000 owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2000 HONDA S2000...THIS PAST MONTH I REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES FOR BOTH HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE THE PLASTIC SHIELDS WHICH PROTECT THE LIGHTS HAD DETERIORATED SO MUCH THAT VIRTUALLY NO LIGHT WAS EMITTING FROM THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE PART WHICH WAS THE PROBLEM (THE…
Complaint 10264487 · Apr 8, 2009 · 82,000 miles
PROBLEMS RECEIVING REIMBURSEMENT FOR TAILLIGHT SIDE MARKERS.*MR THE CONSUMER OPTED TO ORDER THE PARTS FROM HONDA AND REPLACE THE MARKER'S HIMSELF DUE TO THE COST OF LABOR. ONCE THE RECALL WAS RECEIVED HE RETURNED THE PROPER FORMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT. HE WAS LATER TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER REQUIRED…
Complaint 10089384 · Aug 19, 2004
I HAVE A 2000 MODEL S2000 AND THE TAIL LIGHTS HAVE FADED FROM RED TO WHITE ON THE CORNERS OF THE TAIL LIGHTS. THIS IS A SAFTEY HAZARD AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED QUICKLY AND EASILY. I WILL CONTACT A DEALER TO SEE IF THEY CAN REPLACE THE TAILLIGHTS FREE OF CHARGE. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALLED ITEM…
Complaint 10074462 · May 29, 2004 · 57,000 miles

Own a 2000 S2000?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.