What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2004–2009) S2000?

S2000 owners have made 8 complaints about the 2004–2009 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 4th out of 58 Honda generations in overall reliability, with some interior and brakes concerns.

Compare With Other S2000 Generations

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2004–2009) S2000 Key Numbers

  1. 4 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 8 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 4th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 58 eligible generations.