Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003): common problems
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What are the common problems with the Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)?
As of 2026-10-26, we list 7 known problems for this car; severity and affected years are in the table. Each problem page answers what it is, what causes it and how it is usually fixed, with sources and a last-verified date.
| Issue | Severity | Affected years | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recall 00V-016: seat belts may not retract with the top down (2000) | High | 2000 | Reported |
| Recall 00V-316: seat belt retractor can deform and lock (2000) | High | 2000 | Reported |
| Recall 04V-257: tail lamp side marker lens made with the wrong dye (2000) | Medium | 2000 | Reported |
| F20C valve spring retainers can crack after a mechanical over-rev | High | 2000-2003 | Limited |
| Rear axle (spindle) nut torque: creak or pop and hub bearing wear | Medium | 2000-2003 (the write-ups do not limit it by year) | Limited |
| 2000-01 plastic rear window clouds, scratches and tears | Low | 2000-2001 | Limited |
| AP1 snap oversteer on lift-off | Medium | 2000-2003 | Limited |
More for this car
- All Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003) fitment answers · AP1 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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