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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%)

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Honda S2000 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (46%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (21%)

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2007 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD

88000 mi

US $1000
Differential whining. Drove it like that for a year. Replaced with ebay diff with 65k miles on it. Not whining now. S2000 are known for their weak diffs. If you buy one listen for a whine. Total cost, about $1000. 
92000 mi

US $545
Clutch pedal felt soft. Clutch engagement/disengagement occurred near the bottom of clutch pedal travel. Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders. Bled system. 

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2006 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD

85000 mi

US $179
Clutch master cylinder replaced due to leak. 
12890 mi Would pop out of 2nd when engine braking at high RPMs. Dealer replaced MTF, warranty repair 
19500 mi Replace 2nd gear set under warranty. Would pop out of gear when engine breaking under at high rpms 

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2005 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD

41000 mi Differential replaced under warranty though had not failed. Was replaced due to an odd noise at Honda's discretion. 
50220 mi

C $1050
Transmission oil leaked onto garage floor. It was a bearing that holds the drive shaft in place, which was no longer good. 
140000 mi

US $1000
clutch slave and master cylinders leaking as well as failing tct. 
32000 mi

US $75
Replaced driver side differential mount 

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2004 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD

84000 mi

US $1600
Transmission replacement due to fluid loss. Drain plug backed out. 
60000 mi

US $1500
The transmission master cylinder was leaking and made it difficult to shift. I had it replaced and car now shifts easily 
48000 mi

US $2000
Differential failure, pinion gear cracked teeth and made noise. It's worth noting that my car is turbocharged and makes more power than stock. However, even the stock differentials fail in exactly the same manner if launched hard. 
68000 mi

US $1500
Transmission input shaft bearing failed. Replaced the transmission with a low miles junkyard unit. Not an easy or simple job, as the engine/suspension subframe needs to be lowered about 4 inches for bell housing bolt access. 
80000 mi

US $2200
Clutch master/slave cylinder replacement 
54000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking clutch master cylinder.  

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2003 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

100000 mi

US $1000
Clutch Master Cylinder failed 

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2002 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

113000 mi

US $1800
Full clutch job and all clutch hydraulics were replaced. 
132000 mi

US $550
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. 
98000 mi

US $500
Clutch master cylinder failed. 
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. 
65200 mi

US $550
Replacement of clutch master cylinder due to leaks 
102000 mi

US $600
Leak in clutch master cylinder. Master cylinder replaced. 
101000 mi

US $650
Clutch master cylinder leaking; master cylinder replaced 

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