2000 Honda S2000 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 20%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Honda S2000, 20% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am the original owner of a 2000 Honda S2000...this past month I replaced the headlight assemblies for both headlights because the plastic shields which protect the lights had deteriorated so much that virtually no light was emitting from the headlights and the part which was the problem (the plastic lens cover or shield)cannot be replaced as a separate part..you must purchase the complete headlight assembly from Honda...as there are no after market alternative parts...the cost for the headlight assemblies was $1,100 plus taxes...again nothing else other than the encasements were…”
NHTSA complaint #10264487, filed 2009-04, 82,000 miles“I have a 2000 model S2000 and the tail lights have faded from red to white on the corners of the tail lights. This is a saftey hazard and needs to be corrected quickly and easily. I will contact a dealer to see if they can replace the taillights free of charge. I feel this should be a recalled item for anyone with the problem. I have owned two Honda preludes and this is the first time this has ever happened and did not expect a problem like this on one of the best cars Honda makes priced 10k more than my other hondas.”
NHTSA complaint #10074462, filed 2004-05, 57,000 miles“I own a $32,000 Honda S2000. After only 3 years, my tail lamps are so faded that they appear almost white. When I apply the brakes, it looks like I'm in reverse! This is a huge safety issue in my eyes and in the eyes of the cop that gave me a ticket for it. I went to the local Honda dealer to get this fixed, and they will not fix it. I have an extended warranty, but they said that is not covered under the warranty. I told them it's a safety issue, they said they didn't care, word for word! That is not our problem , is exactly what they said. This is surely my last Honda! …”
NHTSA complaint #10050588, filed 2003-12, 27,000 miles“Both taillight are fading from a red color to a pale pink, almost white. I have kept this car very clean and under a uv protective cover at all times. The car is also driven only on weekends.”
NHTSA complaint #10050595, filed 2003-12, 40,000 miles“Side of red tail lights is pinkish white due to uv exposure after only 3 years. Tail lights are to be red in order to be recognizable as such, and not light pink.”
NHTSA complaint #10040905, filed 2003-09, 33,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V257000Jun 1, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Covers: Honda S2000 2000
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Honda S2000
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Honda S2000
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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