2008 Honda S2000 recalls & problems
The 2008 Honda S2000 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is steering (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2008 Honda S2000.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2008 Honda S2000 Convertible
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
S2000
| City / highway | 18 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Seat belts | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Nov 17, 2025Seat belts
The seat belts have never retracted properly. Over the years they have become much worse. This is a huge safety concern. - Sep 3, 2019 · 65,000 milesEngine
THIS 2008 HONDA S2000 HAD 65,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE ENGINE FROZE AND WOULD NOT START. THE OWNER WAS SHOPPING AND WHEN SHE RETURNED THE CAR WOULD NOT START. SHE WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR SHOPS THAT THE ENGINE WAS SHOT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM IS BEGINNING TO SHOW UP ACCORDING TO HONDA REPAIR SHOPS. - Sep 14, 2018 · 33,000 milesSteering
INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING AT START UP AND WHILE DRIVING
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.