2002 Honda S2000 Honda S2000 2002

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2002 Honda S2000 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 29 repairs.
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2002 Honda S2000 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

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. 
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 
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. 
66000 mi

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

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

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2002 Honda S2000 Engine Problems

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