2008 Honda S2000 Problems: 3 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 2008 Honda S2000 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Engine
1
Seat belts
1
Steering
1

Problems by type

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Engine
1
Seat belts
1
Steering
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Honda S2000 8

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jan 23, 2021 Service bulletin"Service Bulletin
Jun 14, 2018 Service bulletinTech line summary article
Oct 20, 2016 Service bulletinService bulletin - all of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle...
Dec 17, 2014 Service bulletinService bulletin
Aug 6, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
Jan 12, 2012 Service bulletinHonda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing...
May 31, 2008 Service bulletinLoad carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.

2008 Honda S2000 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

Engine	Drive	City	Highway	Combined
2.2L 4‑cyl	RWD	18	25	21

What 2008 Honda S2000 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 17, 2025 · Seat belts · TX

The seat belts have never retracted properly. Over the years they have become much worse. This is a huge safety concern.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

This 2008 honda s2000 had 65,000 miles on it when the engine froze and would not start. The owner was shopping and when she returned the car would not start. She was told by the repair shops that the engine was shot and needs to be replaced. This problem is beginning to show up according to honda repair shops.

Filed Sep 15, 2018 · Steering · 33,000 miles · MD

Intermittent power steering at start up and while driving

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Questions about the 2008 Honda S2000

Is the 2008 Honda S2000 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Honda S2000, fewer than a typical S2000 model year.

What is the 2008 Honda S2000 year score?

The 2008 Honda S2000 scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda S2000: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Honda S2000?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Honda S2000 have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Honda S2000 get?

Official estimates for the 2008 Honda S2000 range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 18 city and 25 highway.

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