Major Problems with 2000 Honda S2000 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Honda S2000

2000 Honda S2000 FRONTAL Victims: 1

2000 Honda S2000 FRONTAL Victims: 1

2000 Honda S2000 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Browse 2000 Honda S2000 complaints by category

Problems with GLASS, SIDE/REAR, ROOF AND PILLARS and TAIL LIGHTS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda S2000 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
the vehicle has a convertible top. when top returns back up rear window becomes wrinkled. consumer cannot see out of
5
~ 4400 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE
the consumer is concerned about the long term service and safety issue of the rear plastic window installed within the...
5
~ 7400 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
side of red tail lights is pinkish white due to uv exposure after only 3 years. tail lights are to
4
~ 32500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
consumer states that while driving the main bearings in engine failed causing engine to blow on 06-28-02. original engine had...
3
~ 9000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tail light lenses fading from red to pink within 3 years of ownership. police warning - stating modified lighting system.
2
~ 41000 miles
VISIBILITY
rear plastic window has zero visibility due to scratching during convertable top use. this is during normal use of the...
2
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
delayed airbag deployment (inflated after 2 seconds) upon hitting a tree.*ak...
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
there is a defect in electrical system which is causing vehicle to fail to start/ windshield wiper failure and headlights...
2
~ 22500 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
transmission grinds at any speed when shifted to second gear the limited slip differential leaks and is noisy. *yd...
2
~ 750 miles
AIR BAGS
your web site does not search the vin. vin is correct. web site is unresponsive...
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i am the original owner of a 2000 honda s2000...this past month i replaced the headlight assemblies for both headlights...
1
~ 82000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
fuel cut-off during left turn when less than half a tank of fuel. creates unstable driving conditions particularly when lateral
1
~ 63000 miles
SEAT BELTS
the passenger seat belt made a noise while being retracted. it has been replaced 4 times. *ak *jb...
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
honda f20c s2000 #4 cylinder failure ahm did not cover this under my warranty.*ak...
1
~ 32000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the honda s2000 is a manual shift car. the map sensor on this particular car adjusts when needed to control...
1
~ 42000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
while driving 80 mph tread started shredding on right rear tire where it revealed cord on tire. tire decreased amount...
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
when consumer takes foot off the brake vehicle rolls backwards. engine light flashes on dashboard. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...
1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
when consumer takes foot off the brake vehicle rolls backwards. engine light flashes on dashboard. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...
1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
rear glass has a permanent glare when he turns convertible top and misoperation of window causes double vision. *ak...
1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
transmission grinds at any speed when shifted to second gear the limited slip differential leaks and is noisy. *yd...
1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
transmission grinds at any speed when shifted to second gear the limited slip differential leaks and is noisy. *yd...
1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
transmission grinds at any speed when shifted to second gear the limited slip differential leaks and is noisy. *yd...
1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the plastic rear window on the convertible top wrinkles and creases when the top is lowered. this causes a safety...
1
STRUCTURE
when driving at high speeds in the rain it felt like the vehicle was driving on ice. if there was...
1
~ 11000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
nhtsa recall 00v016000 and manufacturer's recall 00v016000/ seat belt retractor. no parts were available. dealer is having a hard time
1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
in feb. consumer recieved recall notice 00v-016 which states when the convertible top is down and the seat is pushed...
1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
recall 00v016000. the parts are not available. *ak...
1

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