Buzzing from transmission on deceleration due to normal gear backlash on Honda S2000

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A buzzing from the transmission when decelerating from 3,000 to 4,000 RPM can be caused by normal gear backlash noise in the transmission. Honda has an updated clutch disc to help reduce the noise.

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Honda S2000 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 106,000 miles
(70,000 - 142,000)

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