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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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2002 Honda S2000.

2002 Honda S2000 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (35%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 23 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

Honda S2000 in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015

68000 mi

US $280
Water in trunk 
Apr 2016

68200 mi

US $600
Electric power steering failed, repaired replaced with used steering rack and EPS module. Water in rack shorted the electrical connections. 
Honda S2000 in Missouri, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2015

98000 mi

US $500
Clutch master cylinder failed. 
Jun 2016

102000 mi

US $2348
Had a grind going from 2 to 3 under hard acceleration for several years. Transmission was replaced rather than rebuilding. Clutch assembly was also replaced due to wear. 
Honda S2000 in Ontario, Canada
May 2017 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017

39680 mi

C $250
Knock Sensor 
Honda S2000 in California, United States
Feb 2017 - Jan 2020
Jan 2020

101000 mi

US $650
Clutch master cylinder leaking; master cylinder replaced 
Honda S2000 in Washington, United States
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
Apr 2021

128000 mi

US $100
Convertible top patched from the inside (two large pieces of stayfast) by Convertibles Only in Sodo 
Jul 2021

132000 mi

US $550
Ticking sound when idling. Valve Adjustment performed. Diff mounts found to be leaking. Replaced Engine, Trans, Diff mounts with Spoon set. Clunking noise from rear axle at takeoff. Rear axle nut torqued. 
Aug 2021

136000 mi

US $500
Whining sound at startup. Serpentine belt idler pulley replaced. Car stalled on highway. 1 coil pack bad. Replaced all 4. 
Oct 2021

136000 mi
Car would randomly stall and dry crank for a while. Leave the car alone, come back in a while and it would restart 1) Replaced battery, ground cable >> did not fix issue 2) New MAP sensor >> did not fix issue 3) New Main relay >> fixed issue 
Dec 2021

140000 mi

US $50
One of the rear brakes felt hotter than the other after a drive. Calipers inspected, slide pins lubed, reassembled. Pads had a tapered wear pattern. 
Honda S2000 in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - Dec 2016
Feb 2015

100400 mi

US $70
Replaced a coilpack that failed and caused a flashing CEL 
Mar 2016

110000 mi

US $10
Oil cooler inlet hose burst Bad alternator rectifier was causing flickering dash display. First replaced with OEM (Denso), problem persisted. Replaced with Autozone brand, problem mostly fixed for a while but came back. 
Sep 2016

113000 mi

US $1800
Full clutch job and all clutch hydraulics were replaced. 
Honda S2000 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
Sep 2012

65100 mi

C $600
new alternator and battery 
Honda S2000 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

48000 mi

US $30
Holes in convertible top, patched with vinyl. 
Honda S2000 in Vermont, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2015
Oct 2011

59200 mi

US $1100
Soft top developed holes in the same places the TSB suggested (but Honda would not cover it due to car's age. The top replacement cost me about $1100 (incl top and labor). 
Honda S2000 in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2016

34000 mi

US $60
Convertible top, passenger window wouldn't work. Replaced top control module, corrected the problem 
Honda S2000 in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

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. Leak in clutch master cylinder. Master cylinder replaced. Windshield wiper control arms worn and with excessive play. Wiper arms/transmission replaced. 
Honda S2000 in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014

65200 mi

US $550
Replacement of clutch master cylinder due to leaks 
Apr 2015

66000 mi

US $2500
Clutch plate worn out; replace all. 
May 2019

73 mi

US $235
Starter Replaced Owner supplied part; purchased on eBay 
May 2020

79 mi

US $85
New Costco Battery 

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