Model year guide

2000 Honda S2000

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Honda S2000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2000 Honda S2000 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints46
Combined20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2000 Honda S2000 recalls 3

Seat Belts:front:retractor NHTSA Campaign #00V316000 · 10/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAN DEFORM AND CAUSE COMPLETE OR FREQUENT LOCKING OF THE RETRACTOR. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE PULLED OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND CANNOT BE USED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #00V016000 · 24/01/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS DOWN AND THE SEAT IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY BACK, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT PROPERLY RESULTING IN SLACK IN THE SEAT BELTS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE SEAT BELT.

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights NHTSA Campaign #04V257000 · 01/06/2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE LENS OF THE SIDE MARKER LAMP AND SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT DYE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2000 Honda S2000 common problems

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2000 Honda S2000 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionManual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2000 Honda S2000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2000 Honda S2000 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 240 hp

2000 Honda S2000 vehicles on record

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Other Honda S2000 model years

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

2000 Honda S2000 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Honda S2000 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2000 Honda S2000. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda S2000?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, structure, engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Honda S2000 get?

The 2000 Honda S2000 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.