2004 Honda S2000 Honda S2000 2004

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2004 Honda S2000 repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 28 repairs.
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2004 Honda S2000 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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

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 
174000 mi

US $1000
Replace Exhaust Manifold (damaged by previous mechanic many years ago) 
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. 
119000 mi

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

US $1000
Needed new catalytic converter 
228700 mi

US $600
fuel injector leak 
52500 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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2004 Honda S2000 Engine Problems

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