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Honda S2000Model year report

2002 Honda S2000 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
26,051miles, 7 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 2002 Honda S2000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Honda S2000. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and suspension (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,051 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 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

Engine cooling: “I have a one-year-old Honda S2000. I brought my car to a dealer for a check engine light and factory recall of spark plugs. The replacement was performed and I received my car back. The next day the light was back on. I returned to the dealer. I was informed there now was 80% loss of compression in one of the cylinders. I was informed that I created this problem and the warranty will not cover the repair. I asked the cost and was told I don't know. Probably $10,000.00 dollars. I asked how that was determined and was told we don't have to tell you that. …”

NHTSA complaint #10010947, filed 2003-03, 26,051 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2002 Honda S2000. The contact stated he lost control of the vehicle while driving at approximate speeds of 50 MPH around a curve. The rear tires would not grip the roadway and caused the vehicle to drive off the road into a nearby forest. The vehicle crashed with an unknown object and the contact sustained a lung injury, broken ribs and contusions. The passenger of the vehicle sustained a broken collar bone and neck. A police report was filed on scene. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10334453, filed 2010-06, 97,000 miles

Tires: “My Honda S2000, which was purchased new in june of 2002 came with bridgestone potenza so-2 tires front and rear. This vehicle is used as a third vehicle in a two driver household, and is used only as a daily commuter car to travel 15 miles to work (round trip). I took the vehicle in for my state inspection, and at 6100 miles, the rear tires were down below 2/32 of tread depth and the front tires were feathered badly on the inside edges (both) and tread was below 5/32 of depth. …”

NHTSA complaint #10021068, filed 2003-06

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 28,948 miles.

14%0–1029%10–2543%25–500%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 26,051 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

200352004200520062010
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 2002 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 2002 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. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 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 2002 Honda S2000 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Honda S2000 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Honda S2000 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2002 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 2002 Honda S2000 get?

The EPA rates the 2002 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 2002 Honda S2000 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,051 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 28,948 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.