MYRModel Year Report

2008 Honda S2000

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2008 Honda S2000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:26.169Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

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

2008: 3 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.

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Intermittent power steering at start up and while driving

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-15

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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The seat belts have never retracted properly. Over the years they have become much worse. This is a huge safety concern.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-17

Engine

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.

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This 2008 Honda S2000 had 65,000 miles on it when the engine froze and would not start. The owner was shopping and when she returned the car would not start. She was told by the repair shops that the engine was shot and needs to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-11

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Honda S2000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Honda S2000?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 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.