Most common 2001 Honda S2000 problems
Share of the 13 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda S2000 complaints by model year
Best S2000 years: 2004. Years to avoid: 2000. Compare all years →
What 2001 Honda S2000 owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Below is a list of all the failures that my 2001 Honda S2000 has sustained. The first being the only one that Honda has covered via warranty despite knowledgeableness of issues. 1800 miles - 5th and 6th gear synchros had to be replaced 3000 miles - clutch failure 8500 miles - rear differential failure 12000 miles - second gear failure 15000 miles - engine failure all besides the first were denied warranty repair from what Honda calls "driver abuse". Having no proof besides the fact that tires I purchased used showed some wear. Even after the initial claim of abuse, after bringing it in for the next issue, they could not provide me with specifics of tread depth or anything. Also they had thrown out my old parts, for the reason that I believe to be so I couldn't use them against them.
I bought the car used. It had approx 12K miles on it. Since I have had it, it has had ongoing problems with the transmission with a grind into 2nd gear. This is being experience by many other s2k owners. Go to www.s2ki.com and do a search for clutch/transmission. Honda is not honoring the warranty claiming it is user negligence.
Steering
This vehicle has the same steering mechanism and the same mechanical issues as the Honda sedans recall earlier this year,, The steering suddenly becomes difficult to turn and hard to maintain. You can restart the car and the steering mechanism will also reset.
I was driving my 2001 Honda S2000 to work like any other normal day. I got on the on ramp to the freeway and at the end of the ramp I was up to highway speeds and suddenly the car began to spin I tried to counter steer into the slide to no avail. The car spun around violently crossing three lanes of traffic and ended up with the passenger side against the center divide. I got out to see what happened and several witnesses stopped to see if I was OK from there descriptions I gathered that the front driver side wheel had buckled under the car causing it to pivot on that wheel that was now parallel to the ground and still partially attached to the car upon further inspection I found the upper a arm had broken and the wheel rolled on its side under the car the a-arm had signs of fresh breakage but also showed rust on the surface of the break as if it had been cracked for some time and …
2001 Honda S2000 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 24 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Honda S2000 a good car?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 S2000 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the S2000 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda S2000?
The transmission & drivetrain — 3 complaints, 23% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the steering (3) and wheels & tires (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 Honda S2000 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Honda S2000. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda S2000?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000. See the full Honda S2000 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Honda S2000 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.