MYRModel Year Report

2003 Honda S2000

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2003 Honda S2000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:55:41.805Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda S2000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2008
2003: 8 complaints
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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

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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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, 20040716

TIRES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.

STEERING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH
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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, 20060103

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

CRASH
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WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A GUARD RAIL. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP , BUT DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040427

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Honda S2000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports 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:engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Honda S2000 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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