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2005 Honda S2000 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Honda S2000, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2005 Honda S2000. The contact stated there is a cross bar on the interior on the vehicle that has broken down the fabric of the convertible top and has caused the top to split. The dealer stated this was known, but the dealer said the vehicle owners are responsible for any repair. The manufacturer confirmed the dealers statement. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 53,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10371975, filed 2010-12, 48,000 miles

“Honda S2000 soft top tears due to frame rubbing against vinyl. Honda has not admitted to this being and issue, although there are many people that have had there cars fixed a part of warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10258687, filed 2009-02

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006330%
2005213%
2004120%
2003113%
200118%
2000718%

Other parts of the 2005 Honda S2000

Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda S2000

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology