NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Honda S2000; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — tail lights. Owners filed 46 complaints, most often about visibility. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the lens of the side marker lamp and side reflex reflector in the tail lamp assembly were manufactured with incorrect dye.
Risk: This does not comply with the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all affected tail lamp assemblies. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. As a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.
Problem: Vehicle description: convertible passenger vehicles. When the convertible top is down and the seat is pushed all the way back, the seat belts may not retract properly resulting in slack in the seat belts.
Risk: This slack can reduce the protective capability and effectiveness of the belts and increases the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent interference with the seat belt.
Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
The rear plastic window became opaque and yellow, to the point where 3 years after buying the car, you could not see through it at all. This made the car dangerous to drive when the convertible top was not down, because rear visibility was only through the side mirrors. While i would consider a functional rear window…
I own a $32,000 honda s2000. After only 3 years, my tail lamps are so faded that they appear almost white. When i apply the brakes, it looks like i'm in reverse! This is a huge safety issue in my eyes and in the eyes of the cop that gave me a ticket for it. I went to the local honda dealer to get this fixed, and they…
Both taillight are fading from a red color to a pale pink, almost white. I have kept this car very clean and under a uv protective cover at all times. The car is also driven only on weekends. *ak
Consumer states that while driving, the main bearings in engine failed causing engine to blow on 06-28-02. Original engine had 35,600 miles on it. The dealer replaced engine and incident occured again on 9-8-02 with 27k miles on replacement engine.. Ts
Recalls per model year for this model.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.