Most common 2006 Honda S2000 problems
Share of the 10 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 →
2006 Honda S2000 recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013.
Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
Remedy: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual.
What 2006 Honda S2000 owners say
Air bags
Tl contact owns a 2006 Honda S2000. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and crashed into a tree. The front air bags failed to deploy. The insurance company stated that the vehicle must be traveling at 35 MPH for the front air bags to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his neck and back. The vehicle is at the body shop for repair. The current and failure mileages were 17,764.
airbag light on , no accident .will take to Honda dealer soon wondered if this is related to tatka airbag problems.
Body & structure
Tl contact owns a 2006 Honda S2000. The contact stated that the metal link on the convertible top was placed directly over his skull. In the event of a crash, his head would strike the metal link and cause injuries. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to check if the issue was due to a manufacturer defect. The contact feels that this is a safety hazard and wants the manufacturer to provide a hard top. The current and failure mileages were 16,000. The convertible top has a protruding metal joint and other unshielded metal pieces. Updated 07/21/09.
A slit, about 1" long, appeared in the convertible top rear quarterpanel. Yesterday, I noticed on the other side of the car, in the exact same spot, an indentation, about to become another slit. Honda dealer and customer complaint both notified. They have nothing on file about this issue and offered no solutions. There obviously is an issue with the retraction mechanism design or function. Wear on a retracted convertible top , to the point of penetration, is unacceptable.
2006 Honda S2000 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 24 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Honda S2000 a good car?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 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 2006 Honda S2000?
The air bags — 3 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the body & structure (3) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Honda S2000 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2006 Honda S2000, the most recent from June 13, 2013 (vacuum). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the 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 2006 Honda S2000 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 21,000 miles; 88% 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.