2006 Honda S2000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (2) · Air Bags:frontal (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2013-06-13 · campaign 13V246000 · 18,352 vehicles
Defect: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Risk: With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
Service bulletins (11)
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"
Power Train 2018-06-14 · ATS 180604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech line summary article - is the mil on with dtc p2271 (secondary ho2s [sensor 2] circuit signal stuck rich)? what's likely causing this is the pcm is misinterpreting the a/f sensor (sensor 1) signals, causing the pcm to think that sensor 2 is stuck rich. to fix this issue, replace both sensors.
Electrical System:ignition 2016-10-20 · A02-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - all of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed ignition key is used. the type 4 system is different than previous systems in that the transponder id code in the key is a rolling-type code instead of a fixed code. in this s
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-05-23 · Air Bags“airbag light on , no accident .will take to honda dealer soon wondered if this is related to tatka airbag problems.…”
2013-07-19 · Structure · 54,000 mi“a slit, about 1" long, appeared in the convertible top rear quarterpanel. yesterday, i noticed on the other side of the car, in the exact same spot, an indentation, about to become another slit. honda dealer and customer complaint both notified. they have nothing on file about this issue and offered no solutions. there obviously is an issue with th…”
2010-06-28 · Structure · 21,000 mi“the convertible top on my honda s2000 has ripped for the second time. the first time the top was replaced under warranty. under independent examination the top was found to have an engineering defect where the fabric top rubs against a sharp metal component of the top frame causing a tear. *tr…”
2010-05-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 35,000 mi“my 2006 honda s-2000 has had an ongoing issue with high cold start idle that can exceed 2500 rpm making the vehicle dangerous to operate until sufficient time has elapsed for the engine to warm up. after numerous complaints to honda of north america customer service, honda arranged for me to drop the vehicle off at a local honda dealer to repair t…”
2009-07-13 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars · 16,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda s2000. the contact stated that the metal link on the convertible top was placed directly over his skull. in the event of a crash, his head would strike the metal link and cause injuries. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to check if the issue was due to a manufacturer defect. …”
2008-09-01 · Suspension:rear · 11,850 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“rear shock absorber leak resulting in component failure and unsafe handling and braking. *tr…”
2008-04-24 · Air Bags:frontal · 17,764 mi · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda s2000. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and crashed into a tree. the front air bags failed to deploy. the insurance company stated that the vehicle must be traveling at 35 mph for the front air bags to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to his neck and back. the vehicl…”
2008-04-24 · Air Bags:frontal · 18,000 mi · 💥 crash“deer ran out i swerved hit a tree head on. *tr…”
2007-09-28 · Unknown Or Other“mechanical clip that holds floor mat in place on floor bends and does not hold the floor mat in place. this causes the floor mat to become lodged underneath the clutch, brake and acceleration pedal. car is still under warranty and the dealer fixed this with no question. however, the design of the part tends to be weak and will most likely bend agai…”
2007-06-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 25,000 mi“when car was 8 months old with about 25,000 miles on it, it began stalling. only premium shell gasoline was ever put in this car. injector cleaner was put in a few times with no results. car was taken into one dealership to be told first that "she must not be pushing the clutch in all the way" at which time they did an extensive testing of the clut…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.