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Honda S2000Model year report

2006 Honda S2000 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
19,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns 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 · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Honda S2000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2006 Honda S2000. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and engine cooling (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 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

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2006 Honda S2000. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and crashed into a tree. The front air bags failed to deploy. The insurance company stated that the vehicle must be traveling at 35 MPH for the front air bags to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his neck and back. The vehicle is at the body shop for repair. The current and failure mileages were 17,764.”

NHTSA complaint #10225624, filed 2008-04, 17,764 miles

Body and structure: “The convertible top on my Honda S2000 has ripped for the second time. The first time the top was replaced under warranty. Under independent examination the top was found to have an engineering defect where the fabric top rubs against a sharp metal component of the top frame causing a tear.”

NHTSA complaint #10340502, filed 2010-06, 21,000 miles

Engine cooling: “When car was 8 months old with about 25,000 miles on it, it began stalling. Only premium shell gasoline was ever put in this car. Injector cleaner was put in a few times with no results. Car was taken into one dealership to be told first that she must not be pushing the clutch in all the way at which time they did an extensive testing of the clutch. We had both told them this was not clutch related as the car would also die in neutral. So then they came to the conclusion that it must have been bad gas, at which time they gave it back. …”

NHTSA complaint #10193354, filed 2007-06, 25,000 miles

Equipment: “Mechanical clip that holds floor mat in place on floor bends and does not hold the floor mat in place. This causes the floor mat to become lodged underneath the clutch, brake and acceleration pedal. Car is still under warranty and the dealer fixed this with no question. However, the design of the part tends to be weak and will most likely bend again.”

NHTSA complaint #10204383, filed 2007-09

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,764 and 25,000 miles.

0%0–1063%10–2525%25–5013%50–750%75–1000%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: 19,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2007200832009201020132023
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 2006 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 RWDnot 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 2006 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 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

Recall details for the 2006 Honda S2000 → · Check a 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. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 11 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 2006 Honda S2000 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2006 Honda S2000 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Honda S2000 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2006 Honda S2000 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Honda S2000 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Honda S2000 (S2000, 2.2L 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 2006 Honda S2000 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,500 miles and the middle half falls between 17,764 and 25,000 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.