Most common 2003 Honda S2000 problems
Share of the 8 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 2003 Honda S2000 owners say
Engine & cooling
Check engine light came on in my case. I immediately took the car to my local Honda dealer since it is still under warranty. They said it was a computer glich and they reset the computer. A week later on a trip to texas the light returned. We took the car again to the closest Honda dealer in texas. They checked car and replaced spark plugs and wires. The light stayed! They then said that cylinder 2 failed and needed replacement. They said it would take several days! They told us to drive the vehicle back home to oklahoma and then take it to our Honda dealer. We did and now the local Honda dealer says that the engine needs cylinder 2 replaced! They say it isn't covered under warranty because we revived the rmps to high. We did no such thing and they want $1700 to fix the engine because of failure. …
Same as everyone else vehicle thoroughly maintained lost valve in cylinder 3.I was told by the dealer that vehicle was over revved. I was at a constant speed on the high way with a state trooper in front of me so there went the over revved theory that they seem to like presenting everyone. So if some one could tell me why Honda is screwing everybody over with their warranty claim I would appreciate it,since the dealer wants to put a motor in the car for 11K.p.s. I have only had the car for 7,000 miles and owe close to 200o0 on the car so what do I do from here?im speaking with a lawyer about class action lawsuit.there are way too many people out there with the same problems being told the same thing lies.
2003 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 2003 Honda S2000 a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2003 S2000 rates average: 13% fewer complaints than 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 2003 Honda S2000?
The engine & cooling — 4 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the brakes (1) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Honda S2000 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 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 2003 Honda S2000 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 18,000 miles; 86% 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.