2005 Honda S2000 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2005 Honda S2000 get?

The 2005 Honda S2000 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

Q: How much is a 2005 Honda S2000 worth?

Comparable 2005 Honda S2000 listings run roughly $12,500–$23,600, typically around $15,450 (from 10 vehicles).

2005 Honda S2000 at a glance

Owner complaints15

Combined20 mpg

Typical price$15,450

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

2005 Honda S2000 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Seats

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2005 Honda S2000 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City17 mpg

Highway23 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,100

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

What's a 2005 Honda S2000 worth?

Low

$12,500

Typical price

$15,450

High

$23,600

From 10 comparable 2005 Honda S2000 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Honda S2000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500

Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,850

Total$27,350

Per mile$0.36

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($15,450) with the same model 4 model-years older ($9,983), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.