2006 Honda S2000 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Honda S2000.

20052007
Complaints
12
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2006 Honda S2000 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

Structural Problems

#31 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Honda S2000.

Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2006 Honda S2000

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~18,352 vehicles.

13V246000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
~18,352 affected

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. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.

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2006 Honda S2000 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Honda S2000 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Honda S2000 has 12 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Honda S2000?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (2 complaints); Structural Problems (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2006 Honda S2000?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Honda S2000 include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Honda S2000 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 18,352 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Honda S2000?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda S2000 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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