MYRModel Year Report

2003 Honda S2000

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2003 Honda S2000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:23.102Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2003: 8 complaints 2003 8 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2008
2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 8 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008
2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 8 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008

2003: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200040
200113
200210
20038
20045
200515
200610
20073
20083

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Check engine light came on in my case. I immediately took the car to my local Honda dealer since it is still under warranty. They said it was a computer glich and they reset the computer. A week later on a trip to Texas the light returned.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-16

Tires

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.

Steering

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing anti-theft device.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Dt*: the contact stated the steering column locked causing an accident. Prior to the accident the steering column locked twice for about three seconds each time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-03

Service brakes

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Honda S2000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Honda S2000?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Honda S2000 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.