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Honda S2000 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 84 owner complaints on the Honda S2000 from 53 production runs; the worst run has 6, the typical one 1.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 84 complaints · 53 runs · 2000–2008 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported S2000 run is JHMAP1141YT (2000 builds) with 6 complaints, 3.8× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 19% of reports; 2000 is the worst model year at 2.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for S2000 model years 2000–2007.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Honda S2000 has 53 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 25% of every S2000 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Honda S2000 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JHMAP1141YT••••••200062—
JHMAP1148YT••••••20004——
JHMAP21445S••••••20054—1
JHMAP1143YT••••••200041—
JHMAP1147YT••••••20003——
JHMAP1146YT••••••20003——
JHMAP114XYT••••••20003——
JHMAP1140YT••••••20002——
JHMAP11473T••••••20032——
JHMAP11472T••••••20022——
JHMAP11401T••••••20012——
JHMAP11421T••••••20012——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 41 S2000 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 22 S2000 VINs so far, most often 2005, 2007, 2003 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Honda S2000 the gap between build years is 2.4×: a 2000 car draws 2.4 complaints per run, a 2004 one 1.

FIG.02·Honda S2000 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2008133—
20071331
20061.4752
20051.71592
2004133—
20031.3541
20021.1872
20011.5961
20002.431133
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2000 at 2.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2004 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 19% of everything Honda S2000 owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 13 of 84 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Honda S2000 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine And Engine Cooling13—1
Power Train12——
Structure91—
Exterior Lighting8—1
Air Bags74—
Visibility7——
Steering63—
Electrical System5—1
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Honda S2000; the 5 below cover build years 2000 to 2007. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Honda S2000 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
13V246000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum2006–2007
06V270000Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual2006
00V316000Seat Belts:front:retractor2000
00V016000Seat Belts:front:anchorage2000
04V257000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights2000
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

13V246000 was opened in 2013 on cars built from 2006: 7 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 84 reports on the Honda S2000, 14.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Honda S2000 — complaint severity
OutcomeHonda S2000All vehicles
Complaints filed841,115,966
Involved a crash12 (14.3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire4 (4.8%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported958,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 147% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Honda S2000 share of that is 84 complaints over 53 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Honda S2000
Recalls12 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems162 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices98 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2000–2009

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Honda S2000 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 84 NHTSA complaints from 53 S2000 runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which S2000 production run has the most complaints?

JHMAP1141YT, a 2000 build, with 6 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical S2000 run has 1.6.

Which S2000 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2000 is heaviest at 2.4 complaints per run and 2004 lightest at 1.

How many S2000 complaints involve a crash?

14.3% of 84 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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