2005 Porsche Boxster SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Porsche Boxster S, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 27, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 2005 Porsche Boxster S has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Porsche Boxster S recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2005 vs. every other Boxster S year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Boxster S median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What Boxster S owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT IN LIGHT CITY TRAFFIC, ENGINE SUDDENLY HAD REDUCED POWER OUTPUT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY LOUD SOUNDS OF LOOSE METAL PARTS THROUGH OUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION BY A PORSCHE SPECIALIST, HE DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HAD SUFFERED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT…
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