2008 Honda S2000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Engine (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 (8)
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
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2014-12-17 · Service Bulletin · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - for any tpms-related warranty repairs, all recorded dtcs must now be entered into the warranty claim. make sure your repair order includes those dtcs.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-17 · Seat Belts“the seat belts have never retracted properly. over the years they have become much worse. this is a huge safety concern.…”
2019-09-11 · Engine · 65,000 mi“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 repair shops.…”
2018-09-15 · Steering · 33,000 mi“intermittent power steering at start up and while driving…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.