MYRModel Year Report

2002 Honda S2000

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2002 Honda S2000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:39:32.435Z

Only 10 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 10 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, 2002 highlighted. 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 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
2002: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
200040
200113
200210
20038
20045
200515
200610
20073
20083

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 44 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. DRIVER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040908

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Honda S2000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Honda S2000?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 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.