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Honda S2000Model year report

2001 Honda S2000 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
45,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Honda S2000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2001 Honda S2000. The part named most often is steering, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and brakes (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 25 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “I was driving my 2001 Honda S2000 to work like any other normal day. I got on the on ramp to the freeway and at the end of the ramp I was up to highway speeds and suddenly the car began to spin I tried to counter steer into the slide to no avail. The car spun around violently crossing three lanes of traffic and ended up with the passenger side against the center divide. …”

NHTSA complaint #10638084, filed 2014-09, 65,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Below is a list of all the failures that my 2001 Honda S2000 has sustained. The first being the only one that Honda has covered via warranty despite knowledgeableness of issues. 1800 miles - 5th and 6th gear synchros had to be replaced 3000 miles - clutch failure 8500 miles - rear differential failure 12000 miles - second gear failure 15000 miles - engine failure all besides the first were denied warranty repair from what Honda calls driver abuse . Having no proof besides the fact that tires I purchased used showed some wear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10030500, filed 2003-07, 1,500 miles

Brakes: “When I was going on highway I felt really shaky steering. So when I get out and check the tires my front passenger side brake disk was really hot. I waited little bit and I tried to keep going to home. However it was keep getting really warm and causing the car pulling one side and shaking on the steering wheel. Next day when I check my brakes and brake calipers I found out my brake caliper was seized. After a few searching on internet I found out it is a common problem. I think it might cause a big problems and even accidents.”

NHTSA complaint #10819530, filed 2016-01, 107,000 miles

Tires: “This story refers to the rear, right tire of a 2001 Honda S2000. I had replaced the rear tires less than two weeks prior to this incident with bridgestone potenza re050a pole position tires. I drove 120 miles from sw richmond, va to annandale, va. The primary highways I traveled during the trip included i95 n and i495 inner loop; and the conditions on i95 n were windy the entire trip. I frequently had to swerve to counter large wind gusts. A few minutes after exiting i95 to i495 (inner loop) I smelled burning rubber, then noticed my rear tire was smoking like crazy. …”

NHTSA complaint #10172163, filed 2006-10

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 107,000 miles.

25%0–1013%10–2513%25–5013%50–750%75–10038%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2002200342006200920102011201420162025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Honda S2000 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S2000 RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual182420$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Honda S2000 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 25 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 25 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda S2000

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20061019,5002—20—Not enough data
20051555,0000—20—Stable
2004525,0000—20—Not enough data
2003818,0000—20—Not enough data
20021026,0510—20—Not enough data
20011345,0000—20—Not enough data
20004038,5003—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Honda S2000 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Honda S2000 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2001 Honda S2000 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Honda S2000 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2001 Honda S2000 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Honda S2000 get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Honda S2000 (S2000, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Honda S2000 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 107,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.