| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Honda S2000 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (34%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 29 repairs.
Honda S2000 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (89%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 19 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
| 65000 mi US $1500 |
AC compressor went out and required $1,500 worth of labor. 2 weeks later it's acting up again. |
| 88100 mi US $1900 |
Convertible top replaced due to rip above driver's head. |
| 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. |
2005 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
clutch slave and master cylinders leaking as well as failing tct. |
| 145000 mi US $250 |
Bent control arms |
| 133000 mi US $2000 |
noise from engine bay. diagnosed and replaced timing chain tensioner. improved for a few months, now noise is back. blower motor bearings failing -- rattling noise, reduced airflow. replaced blower |
| 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. |
2004 Honda S2000
Engine not specified
| 13000 mi US $1000 |
Low compression on number 4 cylinder, head rebuilt and resurfaced. |
2004 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 75300 mi US $1800 |
Replaced original fabric top |
| 80000 mi US $288 |
Oil leak, replace v-tech seals |
| 80000 mi US $2200 |
Clutch master/slave cylinder replacement Replace both front motor mounts (driver and passenger) Replace valve cover gasket, valve adjustment, spark plug replacement Replace cracked coil pack connectors |
| 53000 mi US $2300 |
Convertible top had several splits and was replaced |
| 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. |
| 79000 mi US $1100 |
Replacement of worn through convertible top, parts purchased online |
| 84000 mi US $1600 |
Transmission replacement due to fluid loss. Drain plug backed out. |
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Catalytic converter developed a rattle; substrate was coming apart inside. Remove and replace with aftermarket 49-state legal replacement. |
| 164000 mi US $300 |
Parking Brake was dragging, never fully releasing. |
| 174000 mi US $1000 |
Replace Exhaust Manifold (damaged by previous mechanic many years ago) |
| 176000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced Convertible Top |
| 119000 mi US $600 |
car wouldn't start replace battery engine light came on needed valve adjustments and replace a coil pac |
| 122000 mi US $1000 |
Needed new catalytic converter |
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch Master Cylinder failed EPS controller failed |
2002 Honda S2000 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 65200 mi US $550 |
Replacement of clutch master cylinder due to leaks |
| 66000 mi US $2500 |
Clutch plate worn out; replace all. |
| 73 mi US $235 |
Starter Replaced Owner supplied part; purchased on eBay |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| 113000 mi US $1800 |
Full clutch job and all clutch hydraulics were replaced. |
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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