Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Honda S2000
Honda S2000 Models:
Honda S2000 Problems
Convertible tops may have problems
There are known convertible top issues.
AC Expansion Valve May Cause Whistling Sound When AC is Turned On
A problem can occur with a vibrating expansion valve in the AC system which causes a whistling noise from the passengers vent. Replacing the expansion valve with an updated valve from Honda should repair this problem.
S2000 tire wear
The S2000 is set up with aggressive alignment settings and soft tire compounds to enhance handling. These alignment settings and soft tire compounds result in tires wearing out earlier than anticipated. This is a compromise made to have a car with exceptional handling characteristics.
Manual transmission may pop out of forth gear
Some S2000's can develop a problem with the transmission popping out of fourth gear. A new updated fourth and fifth gear assembly will repair the problem. The transmission will have to be removed and disassembled for this repair.
High speed hesitation due to failed MAP sensor
The MAP sensor contacts can shift at high RPM causing a hesitation. Replacing the MAP sensor will repair the problem.
Honda S2000 Questions and Answers
price range of differential repair
engine rattles when in idle goes away when accelatoring
The car is overheating but I have no heat in the car. The no heat would cause me to think its the thermostat, but it doesn't explain why It's over heating?
I need a timing belt replacement on my Honda S2000. Where is the closest reliable source of S2000 maintenance/ service to Reno, Nevada?
Recently replaced the battery and now the radio doesn't work because I do not know the code for the security system. Need the serial number off the radio and a dealer can then provide the code.
Honda S2000 Reviews
2008 Honda S2000 CR
Rear tires pretty much go every 10,000 miles even when driving calmly the whole time. The exhaust is not loud at all; in fact, under heavy acceleration, the driver notices engine noise more than exhaust note. The 6-speed manual transmission has to be the greatest shifter put in a production car, south of supercar territory. The cupholders are pretty much useless. I just used them to hold my spare change!
The airconditioner makes weird whistling noises from the passenger side; the trunk is small but relatively big compared to its competitors, such as the Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky; the S2000 CR comes with factory tools but no spare tire; the suspension is improved, and if driving a CR and then a base S2000 back-to-back on a track, the driver will definitely have more fun in the CR.
The car could use a bit more power. There are econobox cars, such as the Toyota Camry LE, which can keep up with the S2K on straightlines (not condoning street racing, just making an observation). The factory sound system is rubbish, especially when cruising with the top off. Note: CR comes with removable hardtop, not softop.
Another thing that is a common annoyance with many S2000s is that the car will tell you that the key is still in the ignition even if it isn't when you remove the key to get out of the car. It just continues to make the chiming noise.
I've owned 2 S2000s in the past 3 years. One was a 2007 new formula red; currently own an '08 apex blue pearl CR. The car has its faults just like any other car; however, in the end none of that matters when driving the CR on an open road, enjoying the 100% driver involvement (if you can't drive stick, forget about it!), or just taking it to the track and ripping past cars that cost twice the MSRP of the S! If you buy it, you'll enjoy it. I've daily driven both the S2000s I've owned (traded '07 for '08) and both performed commuting duties flawlessly.
Ours has 18,000 miles. Rear tires will need replacing within the next 5000 miles, or less. On cold days with top down, there is a special heater blower setting to keep the passengers toasty. An excellent car. Cup holders don't hold the cup. It can fall over, literally, when you accelerate. Also, two cups don't fit unless they are very, very slim. Other than that, it cannot be improved. I couldn't hear the engine which made driving by "sound" impossible. So, I had the resonator removed. Gave it a little more "tune" which is just right. This fix was recommended by many other owners who had the same concern.
This is one of the best cars I have ever owned. The top is easy to use and keeps the weather out which is great, better than some of the older convertibles I have had. The motor is lacking in the torque department but once you hit the 6k RPM mark, everything comes to life. Car handles well, except at the limit, it tends to snap out without warning, but other than that I would buy another one...if they still made them.
I've had my s2000 for about two years. The only problem that I've had is with the rear tires wearing out. I took a road trip and this car and had a wonderfully time driving it. Accelaration is outstanding except for the first two gears. I was caught in a very sever thunderstorm and it went through it like butter. GREAT CAR!
Fun to drive. Great value for the price. Performs better or as well as cars costing much more.