MYRModel Year Report

2001 Honda S2000

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2001 Honda S2000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:55:42.709Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda S2000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2008
2001: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
200040
200113
200210
20038
20045
200515
200610
20073
20083

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

3 of 13 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH
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I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 HONDA S2000 TO WORK LIKE ANY OTHER NORMAL DAY. I GOT ON THE ON RAMP TO THE FREEWAY AND AT THE END OF THE RAMP I WAS UP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SUDDENLY THE CAR BEGAN TO SPIN I TRIED TO COUNTER STEER INTO THE SLIDE TO NO AVAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140922

This vehicle has the same steering mechanism and the same mechanical issues as the Honda sedans recall earlier this year,, The steering suddenly becomes difficult to turn and hard to maintain.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251209

VISIBILITY

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.

TIRES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

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THE TIRES THAT COME ON HONDA S 2000 AUTOMOBILES ARE OFTEN EXHIBITING A TREAD WEAR LIFE OF ONLY 6,000 MILES OR SO, BEFORE THE TREAD BECOMES UNSAFE IN WET WEATHER. AT 10,000 MILES, WEAR IS OFTEN SO THE STEEL BELTS SHOW THROUGH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030526

TIRES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH
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I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 HONDA S2000 TO WORK LIKE ANY OTHER NORMAL DAY. I GOT ON THE ON RAMP TO THE FREEWAY AND AT THE END OF THE RAMP I WAS UP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SUDDENLY THE CAR BEGAN TO SPIN I TRIED TO COUNTER STEER INTO THE SLIDE TO NO AVAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140922

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Honda S2000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Honda S2000 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda S2000?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Honda S2000 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.