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2000 Honda S2000 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda S2000, most often about the lights (20% of complaints, typically around 47,500 miles). It is the most complained-about S2000 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.

Complaints40
Recalls3
Crashes reported3
Fires reported0
Injuries reported4

Most common 2000 Honda S2000 problems

  1. Lights

    8 complaints · 20%

    Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: tail lights, brake lights, headlights.

    Tail light lenses fading from red to pink within 3 years of ownership. Police warning - stating modified lighting system. Dealership will not replace.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2003, at 55,000 miles
    Both taillight are fading from a red color to a pale pink, almost white. I have kept this car very clean and under a uv protective cover at all times. The car is also driven only on weekends.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2003, at 40,000 miles

  2. Visibility and wipers

    8 complaints · 20%

    Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, windshield.

    The rear plastic window became opaque and yellow, to the point where 3 years after buying the car, you could not see through it at all. This made the car dangerous to drive when the convertible top was not down, because rear visibility was only through the side mirrors. While I would consider a functional rear window…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 22,000 miles

  3. Body and structure

    7 complaints · 18%

    Parts named most often: body.

    When driving at high speeds in the rain it felt like the vehicle was driving on ice. If there was any dip in the road, the vehicle hydroplaned. The consumer was unable to steer the vehicle, which was very dangerous, consumer had to drive very slowly. The dealer had been contacted, the dealer blamed the tires, the tire…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2003, at 11,000 miles
    Dealer tried to remove the convertible top due to recall 004v160000 instead of replacing the cover as the recall stated. Convertible top was glued together when the consumer went to pick it up. Dealer stated that the top is getting old.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 37,000 miles

  4. Engine

    5 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: engine.

    Dip stick showed good oil level. However, upon driving it one day the engine blew and the low oil warning light did not come on. Engine consumed oil enough that it threw a rod bearing. Replaced the bearings and it ran about 24 miles and it happened again. This time it destroyed the crank in number 2 cylinder. Honda…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 27,000 miles

  5. Seat belts

    4 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: front.

  6. Air bags

    3 complaints · 8%

    Parts named most often: frontal.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Honda S2000 recalls

  1. Lights: tail lights

    NHTSA 04V257000 · June 1, 2004 · 7,067 vehicles

    Risk: This does not comply with the standard.

    Fix: Dealers will replace all affected tail lamp assemblies. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Full defect summary

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the lens of the side marker lamp and side reflex reflector in the tail lamp assembly were manufactured with incorrect dye.

  2. Seat belts: retractor

    NHTSA 00V316000 · October 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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.

    Full defect summary

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. As a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.

  3. Seat belts: anchorage

    NHTSA 00V016000 · January 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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent interference with the seat belt.

    Full defect summary

    Vehicle description: convertible passenger vehicles. When the convertible top is down and the seat is pushed all the way back, the seat belts may not retract properly resulting in slack in the seat belts.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2000 Honda S2000

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda S2000?
By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (8 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles); visibility and wipers (8 complaints); body and structure (7 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2000 Honda S2000 have?
3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 1, 2004 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the Honda S2000?
It is the most complained-about S2000 model year since 2000, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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