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Honda S2000Model year report

2004 Honda S2000 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
25,000miles, 3 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, 2.2L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Honda S2000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda S2000. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by body and structure (1) and visibility (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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

Transmission and drivetrain: “The differential went out. I know this may sound like a maintenance problem, but this is very common in the Honda S2000 community. The metal (gears) in the housing begin to break apart. All it takes is a chunk of that metal to lodge in to the wrong gear and your wheels could lock up and it doesn't care if you are doing 30 MPH or 90 MPH. This is potentially dangerous or even deadly. My car has approximately 130k miles on it. I was taking a right turn from a dead stop/stop sign when mine failed, fortunately. Again. This is very common for these (differentials) to fail. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217637, filed 2019-06, 130,000 miles

Body and structure: “About a year ago I put my soft top down on my 2004 Honda S2000 when all of the sudden I heard a loud pop. I could not find anything wrong at the time until I started driving with my top up and heard a lot of whispering sounds. There was a fine cut right above the release latch/hinge on my soft top. I brought it to the attention of the Honda dealership of whom I purchased the car from. They said that there was a known issue with my exact problem from the year from 2005 to 2008 for the Honda S2000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10439110, filed 2011-12

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Transmission is rough and sometimes pops out of 1st gear. During higher acceleration shifting gears occasionally become hard to do. As if they are not lined up correctly. Also the clamps that hold the convertible top up become deteriorated rather quickly. This weaker lock begins to rattle and make all kinds of sounds during driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10100094, filed 2004-11, 25,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20 and 130,000 miles.

33%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20042200520112019
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Honda S2000. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
S2000 · C not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 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 RWD2.2L 4-cyl6-speed manual172320$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 2004 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. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 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 2004 Honda S2000 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda S2000 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Honda S2000 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by body and structure with 1.

Has the 2004 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 2004 Honda S2000 get?

The EPA rates the 2004 Honda S2000 (S2000, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 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 2004 Honda S2000 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20 and 130,000 miles; 67% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.