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Honda S2000 Reliability Comparisons

You won't find Honda S2000 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Honda S2000 truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

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Honda S2000 Competitors' Reliability through March 31, 2013

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr 39 3-Series 4drs, 3.8 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 3900 miles24
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr 25 3-Series 4drs, 6.6 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 6700 miles

First year for F30 3-Series sedan. Good start.
22
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 BMW 3-Series / M3 131 3-Series / M3s, 9.2 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 18100 miles31
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 BMW 3-Series / M3 49 3-Series / M3s, 8.7 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 30400 miles39
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW 328 51 328s, 8.9 months of data per 328, average 34600 miles45
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW 335 28 335s, 8.8 months of data per 335, average 34900 miles69
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW M3   17 M3s, 8.6 months of data per M3, average 29200 miles

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2008 BMW 328 39 328s, 9.9 months of data per 328, average 51200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.
31
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW 335 48 335s, 10.1 months of data per 335, average 47200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.
64
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW M3 34 M3s, 9.2 months of data per M3, average 29800 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.
61
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 328 60 328s, 9.3 months of data per 328, average 60400 miles54
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 335 60 335s, 9.1 months of data per 335, average 55100 miles73
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr   22 3-Series 2drs, 8.5 months of data per 3-Series 2dr, average 61900 miles

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2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr 102 3-Series 4drs, 8.7 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 79800 miles

First year for the E90 4-door.
54
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 BMW 3-Series 35 3-Series, 8.9 months of data per 3-Series, average 84800 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
66
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 BMW M3   14 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 64100 miles

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2004 BMW 3-Series 50 3-Series, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series, average 94200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
92
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 BMW M3   19 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73000 miles

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2003 BMW 3-Series 41 3-Series, 8.8 months of data per 3-Series, average 100600 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
113
90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 BMW M3   15 M3s, 7.8 months of data per M3, average 84600 miles

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2002 BMW 3-Series 37 3-Series, 8.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 107500 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
130
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 BMW M3   13 M3s, 7.7 months of data per M3, average 87700 miles

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2001 BMW 3-Series 46 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 124900 miles127
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 BMW 3-Series 26 3-Series, 9.2 months of data per 3-Series, average 143300 miles96
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 BMW 3-Series - E46   13 3-Series - E46s, 9.6 months of data per 3-Series - E46, average 159600 miles

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1998 BMW 3-Series / M3   21 3-Series / M3s, 7.9 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 125700 miles

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 33 MX-5 Miatas, 10.7 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 36300 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
14
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata   18 MX-5 Miatas, 7.6 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 43400 miles

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 37 MX-5 Miatas, 9.9 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 42000 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
10
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata   19 MX-5 Miatas, 8.8 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 53300 miles

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata   10 MX-5 Miatas, 9.1 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 64900 miles

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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 25 MX-5 Miatas, 9.2 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 97600 miles68
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Mazda RX-8   10 RX-8s, 11.1 months of data per RX-8, average 58500 miles

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2005 Mazda RX-8   14 RX-8s, 8.9 months of data per RX-8, average 51700 miles

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2004 Mazda RX-8   19 RX-8s, 7.9 months of data per RX-8, average 61900 miles

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2012 MINI Cooper 27 Coopers, 9.6 months of data per Cooper, average 8200 miles14
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 MINI Cooper 34 Coopers, 9.4 months of data per Cooper, average 18200 miles

Common problem with thermostat / temperature sensor.
64
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 MINI Cooper 37 Coopers, 7.7 months of data per Cooper, average 29800 miles38
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 MINI Cooper 49 Coopers, 9.2 months of data per Cooper, average 37100 miles61
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 MINI Cooper Hatchback and Clubman 30 Cooper Hatchback and Clubmans, 8.0 months of data per Cooper Hatchback and Clubman, average 42100 miles70
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 MINI Cooper Hatchback and Clubman   21 Cooper Hatchback and Clubmans, 8.4 months of data per Cooper Hatchback and Clubman, average 68000 miles

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2006 MINI Cooper 29 Coopers, 9.2 months of data per Cooper, average 69600 miles54
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 MINI Cooper 31 Coopers, 8.5 months of data per Cooper, average 72400 miles96
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 MINI Cooper   11 Coopers, 6.5 months of data per Cooper, average 90300 miles

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2003 MINI Cooper   14 Coopers, 8.2 months of data per Cooper, average 82000 miles

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2009 Nissan 370Z 26 370Zs, 7.1 months of data per 370Z, average 22100 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Nissan 350Z   11 350Zs, 8.6 months of data per 350Z, average 27100 miles

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2007 Nissan 350Z   13 350Zs, 8.0 months of data per 350Z, average 38000 miles

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2006 Nissan 350Z   17 350Zs, 7.1 months of data per 350Z, average 61700 miles

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2005 Nissan 350Z   14 350Zs, 7.6 months of data per 350Z, average 72000 miles

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2004 Nissan 350Z   18 350Zs, 9.2 months of data per 350Z, average 66000 miles

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2003 Nissan 350Z 29 350Zs, 8.8 months of data per 350Z, average 78800 miles47
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Honda S2000

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What Our Members Are Saying about Honda S2000 Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Honda S2000: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Honda's in general are great. Originally this was a 30k + vehicle. Honda really took great care in putting it together. If you can find a gently used model it should go forever. Speaking as a former honda owner.
2004 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.2L I4
6-speed manual RWD
have had this car for over 5 years, have not had one problem.
2004 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.2L I4
6-speed manual RWD
The car is 4 years old and has demanded nothing except oil changes (synthetic). The unibody is exceptionally stiff for a roadster, no rattles, squeaks or other noises, doors close with authority, the top mechanism is flawless and the paint is as new.
2003 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
I have owned the car for three years and had to pay nothing apart from oil changes so far.

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