2003 Honda S2000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Tires (1) · Structure (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 (59)
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 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-05-06 · Tires · 23,000 mi“while traveling on a freeway at approximately 70 mph, the right rear tire had a catastrophic failure. the vehicle began vibrating suddenly and violently. i was able to control the car and drove it to the shoulder of the freeway. an inspection showed the tire was slightly inflated. (the rim was not crushed into the rubber.) i determined that the…”
2007-05-31 · Structure“the convertible soft top seems to have little holes appearing throughout the top. also certain portions of the convertible top are also ripped due to manufacturing problems. *tr…”
2007-05-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 50,500 mi“same as everyone else vehicle thoroughly maintained lost valve in cylinder 3.i was told by the dealer that vehicle was over revved. i was at a constant speed on the high way with a state trooper in front of me so there went the over revved theory that they seem to like presenting everyone. so if some one could tell me why honda is screwing ever…”
2006-01-03 · Steering:column Locking:anti-Theft Device · 18,000 mi · 💥 crash“dt*: the contact stated the steering column locked causing an accident. prior to the accident the steering column locked twice for about three seconds each time. three minutes later, while entering a curve, the steering column locked and the contact lost control of the vehicle, and it hit a concrete barricade on the left side , causing the vehicl…”
2004-11-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 26,000 mi“engine siezed, honda refuses to honor warranty. alternately claims low oil which is incorrect, and no oil light was indicated, or aftermarket air intake system in clear violation of magunusson - moss. escalation to honda hq has resulted in no response.*ak safety issue: if this had occured at highway speed, the rear wheels would have imediately loc…”
2004-08-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 14,741 mi“engine began knocking while driving normally. 14741 miles on car.oil level was full and had ~1600 miles on oil and filter change. had vehicle towed to dealer. warranty denied by honda. engine replaced at my expense.*ak…”
2004-07-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 13,778 mi“check engine light came on in my case. i immediately took the car to my local honda dealer since it is still under warranty. they said it was a computer glich and they reset the computer. a week later on a trip to texas the light returned. we took the car again to the closest honda dealer in texas. they checked car and replaced spark plugs and wire…”
2004-04-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 13,000 mi · 💥 crash“while braking vehicle pulled to the right, causing the consumer to hit a guard rail. consumer had the vehicle towed to dealership , but dealership did not resolve the problem. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.