2002 Honda S2000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) (2) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda S2000 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (77)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2021-01-23 · A07-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - there are several a/c leak detection tools available. -refrigerant gas leak detector -ultrasonic leak detector -leak dye"
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices 2013-08-09 · SB-99-075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 listed. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 77 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-06-03 · Air Bags · 97,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda s2000. the contact stated he lost control of the vehicle while driving at approximate speeds of 50 mph around a curve. the rear tires would not grip the roadway and caused the vehicle to drive off the road into a nearby forest. the vehicle crashed with an unknown object and the contact sustained a lung injury, brok…”
2006-01-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 39,000 mi“2002 honda s2000 engine shut off while driving due to sludge in the engine. *ts neither the dealer, manufacturer or the extended warranty would cover the cost of repair. four weeks prior to the failure the engine shut down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the problem as a weak battery and replaced it along with the spark plug…”
2005-04-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) · 16,000 mi“(1) no known events leading up to first failure. second failure, is due to an unexplained oil loss. no oil trails are viable from / on the engine, nor are there puddles present in the driveway. last oil change was less the 10 days prior to the crank bearing failure. oil level verified good by owner prior to leaving service station and at no time di…”
2004-09-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 28,948 mi“purchased a honda s2000 in august, 2002. it had to be taken in for repairs august 16, 2003. the car was served by honda of mentor in mentor, ohio. damage was to the cylinder head and engine block. a new engine assembly with head was required given internal damage to the pistons/valves. honda refused coverage under the 36/36,000 factory warrant…”
2004-09-08 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 💥 crash“while driving 44 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle and it crashed into a cement barrier. driver to sustained minor injuries. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak…”
2003-06-05 · Tires:tread/Belt“my honda s2000, which was purchased new in june of 2002 came with bridgestone potenza so-2 tires front and rear. this vehicle is used as a third vehicle in a two driver household, and is used only as a daily commuter car to travel 15 miles to work (round trip). i took the vehicle in for my state inspection, and at 6100 miles, the rear tires were do…”
2003-03-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 26,051 mi“i have a one-year-old honda s2000. i brought my car to a dealer for a check engine light and factory recall of spark plugs. the replacement was performed and i received my car back. the next day the light was back on. i returned to the dealer. i was informed there now was 80% loss of compression in one of the cylinders. i was informed that i …”
2003-01-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 4,100 mi“i own a 3 month old honda s2000 that has a defective engine that honda refuses to fix. i was told that i may have abused the car and honda would cover part of the repair. i was doing research of the internet and found many of these limited production cars with defective engines and most owners have been challenged and asked to pay some or all of th…”
2003-01-13 · Suspension:rear“consumer stated while driving, there was a loud noise coming from the rear suspension.*jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.