AI Damage2006 Honda S2000: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Honda S2000 filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 30% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 30% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 10% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 10% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 10% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 10% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- Air bags: 3 complaints (30% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Structure: 3 complaints (30% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (10% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (10% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (10% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Rear shock absorber leak resulting in component failure and unsafe handling and braking.
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.
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.
The convertible top on my honda s2000 has ripped for the second time. The first time the top was replaced under warranty. Under independent examination the top was found to have an engineering defect where the fabric top rubs against a sharp metal component of the top frame causing a tear.
My 2006 honda s-2000 has had an ongoing issue with high cold start idle that can exceed 2500 rpm making the vehicle dangerous to operate until sufficient time has elapsed for the engine to warm up.
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.
Mechanical clip that holds floor mat in place on floor bends and does not hold the floor mat in place. This causes the floor mat to become lodged underneath the clutch, brake and acceleration pedal. Car is still under warranty and the dealer fixed this with no question.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the S2000 has 12 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 10, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda S2000?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, structure, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (10%), airbags did not deploy (10%), stalls while driving (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Honda S2000?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Honda S2000 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.