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Honda S2000 repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 100 repairs.
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Honda S2000 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD

78000 mi

US $965
Coolant leak,and regular maintenance. 

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2005 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD

68000 mi

US $400
Passenger side engine mount was torn. Both engine mounts were replaced. 
133000 mi

US $2000
noise from engine bay. diagnosed and replaced timing chain tensioner. improved for a few months, now noise is back. 
115000 mi Drive belt replaced along with (as a precaution) the pulley 

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2004 Honda S2000

Engine not specified

13000 mi

US $1000
Low compression on number 4 cylinder, head rebuilt and resurfaced. 

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2004 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD

174000 mi

US $1000
Replace Exhaust Manifold (damaged by previous mechanic many years ago) 
228700 mi

US $600
fuel injector leak 
119000 mi

US $600
engine light came on needed valve adjustments and replace a coil pac 
122000 mi

US $1000
Needed new catalytic converter 
74400 mi

US $860
Radiator had a small crack. Replaced it and preventatively my replaced hoses too 
90000 mi

US $300
Catalytic converter developed a rattle; substrate was coming apart inside. Remove and replace with aftermarket 49-state legal replacement. 
80000 mi

US $288
Oil leak, replace v-tech seals 
80000 mi

US $2200
Replace both front motor mounts (driver and passenger) Replace valve cover gasket, valve adjustment, spark plug replacement Replace cracked coil pack connectors 
50500 mi Secondary springs on VTEC valve timing system have failed, leading to engine noise. Expensive to repair, so I'm living with the problem. 

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2003 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

86000 mi

US $80
Replaced old coil packs, not generating enough voltage for proper spark. 
65000 mi

US $150
Noisy Engine: Valve Adjustment Problem Solved 

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2002 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

39680 mi

C $250
Knock Sensor 
100400 mi

US $70
Replaced a coilpack that failed and caused a flashing CEL 
110000 mi

US $10
Oil cooler inlet hose burst 
66000 mi

US $2500
Clutch plate worn out; replace all. 
73 mi

US $235
Starter Replaced Owner supplied part; purchased on eBay 
102000 mi

US $600
Worn gasket and leak in VTEC solenoid. For the S2000, gaskets for solenoid are not available separately, so entire solenoid had to be replaced, even though the solenoid was not malfunctioning. 
132000 mi

US $550
Ticking sound when idling. Valve Adjustment performed. 
136000 mi

US $500
Whining sound at startup. Serpentine belt idler pulley replaced. Car stalled on highway. 1 coil pack bad. Replaced all 4. 

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2001 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

147000 mi

US $9000
Replace catalytic converter and O2 sensor Replaced valve cover gaskets 

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Honda S2000 Engine Problems

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