2008 Honda S2000Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2008 Honda S2000, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 Honda S2000 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Honda S2000 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2008 Honda S2000 safety ratings
2008 Honda S2000 Convertible in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.


- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What S2000 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS 2008 HONDA S2000 HAD 65,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE ENGINE FROZE AND WOULD NOT START. THE OWNER WAS SHOPPING AND WHEN SHE RETURNED THE CAR WOULD NOT START. SHE WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR SHOPS THAT THE ENGINE WAS SHOT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM IS BEGINNING TO SHOW UP ACCORDING TO HONDA…
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