Discover the Details About Your 2008 Honda S2000 Warranty

A new vehicle purchased from Honda comes with a Basic Warranty that helps relieve the financial burden of making expensive repairs. These warranties have many details that can make them confusing to navigate. For example, you may hear your Basic Warranty referred to as a Factory Warranty or a Manufacturer’s Warranty. Some even call it a New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but all these terms are in reference to the same coverage. To help you understand the 2008 Honda S2000 warranty, we’ve come up with this easy-to-use guide that lays out all the details.

At the end of the article, we’ve included an FAQ section that answers additional questions people have about their warranty coverage for the 2008 S2000. Note that limits are listed in both time and miles, but the cap is for whichever comes first. So vehicles that reach the mileage limit before the time limit is up are no longer under warranty.

Factory Warranty

2008 Honda S2000 Basic Warranty

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty started the day you took ownership of your 2008 Honda S2000. The coverage was good for three years or 36,000 miles and is now expired. It paid for parts that were defective due to poor workmanship or low-quality materials. Exclusions of this warranty included:

• Adding fluids
• Cleaning and polishing
• Repairing normal wear and tear
• Replacing parts that deteriorate naturally, like spark plugs, filters, and brake pads
• Fixing scratched, broken, or chipped window glass
  

2008 Honda S2000 Powertrain Warranty

The Powertrain Limited Warranty for your S2000 went into effect on the same day as your New Vehicle Limited Warranty and remained valid for five years or 60,000 miles. This coverage is expired. It paid for repairs on engine components, the transmission, the transaxle, and the drive system. Some of the components this warranty encompassed included:

• Cylinder block and heads and all internal parts
• Valve covers
  
• Intake and exhaust manifolds
• Oil pump, fuel pump, and water pump
• Torque converter
• Transfer case and all internal parts
• Seals and gaskets

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

A 2008 Honda S2000’s original owner could make a claim using the Rust Perforation Limited Warranty to replace any panels that rusted through entirely. This coverage was good for five years and had no mileage limit, but it’s now expired. It had several exclusions that included not paying for rusted underbody panels or panels that rusted because of:

• Immersion in mud, water, or sand
• Abuse or misuse
• Road debris or hazards
• Corrosive gas or industrial fallout

Honda also didn’t pay for paint matching to ensure the new panels matched the paint color of the rest of the vehicle, although they did try to get the new panels close to the original paint color when possible.

Air Conditioning Warranty

The components of your 2008 S2000 air conditioning system didn’t have a separate warranty. If the components of your 2008 S2000 air conditioning system failed due to defective workmanship, they were covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which has expired. Recharging the coolant was taken care of under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the first year unless part of other warranty work.

Paint Warranty

Honda doesn’t provide a warranty for the paint job on your S2000 or anything related to its appearance. If there were defects in the paint or body when you took ownership, they needed to be addressed right away with the dealership.

Battery Warranty

An Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty would have paid to replace the battery in your 2008 Honda S2000 for the first three years of ownership. This coverage included labor and installation. The warranty is now expired.

Tire Warranty

Tires for all Honda vehicles are covered under a separate warranty that comes directly from the manufacturer. A warranty statement could be found in the glove box, and you can contact your Honda dealer if you need help with your Tire Warranty details. Your tires likely came from one of the following tire companies:

• Yokohama
• Michelin
• Goodyear/Dunlop
• Bridgestone/Firestone

Emissions Warranty

For three years or 36,000 miles, your 2008 Honda S2000 had coverage for the emissions system under the Federal Emissions Warranty. In California and select states, the coverage lasted for 50,000 miles, and some parts were covered for seven years or 70,000 miles. Because of the Clean Air Act standards, some parts of the emissions system had coverage for eight years or 80,000 miles, including the catalytic converter. All coverage has now expired.

The major components included in the Federal Emissions Warranty were:

• Crankcase control system
• Evaporative and refueling emissions control systems
• Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system
• Exhaust system
• Ignition system
• Fuel injection system
• OBD system
• Transmission control system
• Intake air system
• Valve control system

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system.

2008 Honda S2000 Warranty Extensions Available Upon Car Purchase

When you bought your 2008 Honda S2000, you had the option to purchase the Honda Care plan, a warranty extension. This plan would have extended your coverage by up to eight years or 120,000 miles, but you had to get the plan before the New Vehicle Limited Warranty expired. This extension is no longer an option, and even those who purchased the plan no longer have coverage from it.

2008 Honda S2000 Extended Warranty Available Now

You can no longer get Honda Care for your 2008 S2000, but you still have the option of purchasing an extended warranty. With an extended warranty, you’ll get coverage that can help with the cost of major repairs your aging vehicle may need. These warranties are available through third parties.

If you’re looking for affordable extended warranty coverage for your 2008 Honda S2000, check out the FIXD Vehicle Protection Plan. By partnering with CARCHEX, the industry leader in extended warranties, we’re able to cover everything from the engine and other powertrain parts to air conditioning and electrical systems, all for one low monthly fee. There are five levels of coverage available to suit all needs and budgets. Call now for a no-cost, no-obligation quote.

Recalls

Last updated on 12/12/2022. See NHTSA.gov for up-to-date information on recalls.

• There are no recalls for the vehicle as of the writing of this article. It has had two complaints filed on it so far.

2008 Honda S2000 Warranty Booklet/Brochure

It’s a good idea to download the warranty booklet for the 2008 Honda S2000 if you want to have all the information on hand.

2008 Honda S2000 Warranty Brochure

FAQs

Consider these answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the 2008 Honda S2000 warranty: