Honda S2000 First generation (AP1) (2000 - 2003)

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First generation (AP1) of Honda S2000 has been in production since 2000 by 2003.
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Honda S2000 First generation (AP1) dimensions and specs
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Body style | Roadster |
Engine options | F20C1, 2.0L I-4, 237 HP, 155 lb/ft |
Length | 162.20 in |
Width | 68.90 in |
Height | 50.60 in |
Wheelbase | 94.50 in |
Curb weight | 2809 - 2810 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 |
Seating capacity | 2 |
Front hip room | 49.80 in |
Front Headroom | 34.60 in |
Front shoulder room | 50.20 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 13.20 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 20/26 |
Towing capacity | 999 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.3 - 6.6 sec |
¼ mile time | 13.45 - 14.8 sec |
Honda S2000 Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda S2000 First generation (AP1) production period from 2000 to 2003 drivers have reported 69 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, GLASS, SIDE/REAR, ROOF AND PILLARS.
Model Year | Complaints |
2003 S2000 |
8
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2002 S2000 |
10
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2001 S2000 |
12
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2000 S2000 |
39
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light came on in my case. i immediately took the car to my local honda dealer since it... |
8
~ 18690 miles |
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 |
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine siezed honda refuses to honor warranty. alternately claims low oil which is incorrect and no oil light was indicated... |
4
~ 11390 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 |
VISIBILITY i have a 2001 honda s2000 which has just 30 000 miles on it and came with a plastic rear... |
3
~ 8333 miles |
STRUCTURE the convertible soft top seems to have little holes appearing throughout the top. also certain portions of the convertible top |
3
~ 3667 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM one or more of the following factors may have caused this failure to occur: the normal wear of hitting bumps... |
3
~ 15000 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES my honda s2000 which was purchased new in june of 2002 came with bridgestone potenza so-2 tires front and rear.... |
3
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN below is a list of all the failures that my 2001 honda s2000 has sustained. the first being the only... |
3
~ 1000 miles |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda s2000. the contact stated he lost control of the vehicle while driving at... |
2
~ 97000 miles |
STEERING i own a 2001 honda s2000. last winter the power steering periodically failed when i started the car in cold... |
2
~ 94000 miles |
TIRES while traveling on a freeway at approximately 70 mph the right rear tire had a catastrophic failure. the vehicle began... |
2
~ 11500 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING same as everyone else vehicle thoroughly maintained lost valve in cylinder 3.i was told by the dealer that vehicle was... |
2
~ 41250 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 |
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM #4 conecting rod broke. *ph... |
2
~ 15730 miles |
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN below is a list of all the failures that my 2001 honda s2000 has sustained. the first being the only... |
2
~ 750 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS delayed airbag deployment (inflated after 2 seconds) upon hitting a tree.*ak... |
2
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SERVICE BRAKES when i was going on highway i felt really shaky steering. so when i get out and check the tires... |
1
~ 107000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda s200. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the brakes failed to... |
1
~ 129000 miles |
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 |
SUSPENSION i was driving my 2001 honda s2000 to work like any other normal day. i got on the on ramp... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING dt*: the contact stated the steering column locked causing an accident. prior to the accident the steering column locked twice... |
1
~ 18000 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 44 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle and it crashed |
1
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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 |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while braking vehicle pulled to the right causing the consumer to hit a guard rail. consumer had the vehicle towed |
1
~ 13000 miles |
SEAT BELTS the passenger seat belt made a noise while being retracted. it has been replaced 4 times. *ak *jb... |
1
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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 |
REAR > SUSPENSION consumer stated while driving there was a loud noise coming from the rear suspension.*jb... |
1
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i bought the car used. it had approx 12k miles on it. since i have had it it has had... |
1
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PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN squeak noise when using clutch. later the squeak gets louder and requires more pressure to press the clutch. also the |
1
~ 20000 miles |
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION below is a list of all the failures that my 2001 honda s2000 has sustained. the first being the only... |
1
~ 1500 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING below is a list of all the failures that my 2001 honda s2000 has sustained. the first being the only... |
1
~ 1500 miles |
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN below is a list of all the failures that my 2001 honda s2000 has sustained. the first being the only... |
1
~ 1500 miles |
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
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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
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WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY rear glass has a permanent glare when he turns convertible top and misoperation of window causes double vision. *ak... |
1
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AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT transmission grinds at any speed when shifted to second gear the limited slip differential leaks and is noisy. *yd... |
1
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HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the plastic rear window on the convertible top wrinkles and creases when the top is lowered. this causes a safety... |
1
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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
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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
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BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS recall 00v016000. the parts are not available. *ak... |
1
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How to improve the appearance of your Honda S2000 and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Honda S2000 to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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FEIPARTS 4PCS Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoi...
- [FEATURE] - FEIPARTS Front Bumper Lip fits Universal
- [Improvement of performance] - Improve the visual effect , the sporty front spoiler is the perfect choice , give your car an aggressive racing look creating without...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Xotic Tech Carbon Fiber Style Car Wheel ...
- 4 pieces of Carbon Fiber Texture Car Wheel Eyebrow Protector Arch Trim.
- Made of premium soft rubber with black carbon fiber pattern paint, flexible, waterproof and durable.
- These car wheel lip arch strips will protect...
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Reswish 20 PCS Car Wheel Decorative Stri...
- [Package Included] You will get 20 pieces of reflective stickers for car wheels, which are 0.28x3.5 inches in size and suitable for round rims.
- [High Quality Material] The reflective strips for universal wheels of automobiles...
Coilovers
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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maXpeedingrods Coilovers Adjustable Heig...
- 【Fit Perfectly】 For Honda S2000 BASE MODEL/TYPE V AP1/AP2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009.
- 【Spring Rate】 Front Spring rate: 10 kg/mm (558 lbs/in) & Rear Spring rate: 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/in)...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-015 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Honda S2000 (AP1/AP2) 2000 2001 2002 2003,2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
- Spring Rate: Front - 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/inch) | Rear - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Standard Top...
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Yonaka Compatible with 2000-2009 Honda S...
- 28 Level Fully Adjustable Dampening
- Fully threaded dual tube advanced shock absorber
- Inner bump stop to prevent damage cause by rapid compression impacts
- Wide range of height adjustment without changing the spring compression
- 1 year...
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Emotion Coilover Suspension 24-Level Ful...
- Fitment compatible with Honda Civic EK B15 B16, 1996-2000. NOT compatible with vehicles using Air Suspension
- Front Spring Rate 12K, Rear Spring Rate 6K
- Front includes Top Mount Plate, Rear includes Top Mount Plate
- 24-Level...
Decals
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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4PCS Car Door Handle Sticker, Carbon Fib...
- 【Style and Protection】: The car door handle cup can get easily scratched by fingernails, rings or keys. The accumulation of scratches will make your car look dull and old. In addition, our car door handle...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...

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