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2000 Porsche BoxsterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2000 Porsche Boxster, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints53 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Porsche Boxster has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine21
Seat belts10
Suspension11
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2000 Porsche Boxster recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 03V-004 · Jan 23, 2003 · 12,234 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" TO POSITION "R, N OR D" WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Boxster 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 median. How we score

'89'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Boxster owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN THE GAS STATION AND MY HOME. THE DISTANCE WAS NO MORE THAN FIVE MILES AND THE SPEED WAS NO MORE THAN 45MPH. *TR
Complaint 10575692 · Mar 30, 2014 · 50,000 miles
ENGINE MADE STRANGE NOISES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC THAT SPECIALIZED IN PORSCHE. DIAGNOSIS WAS INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE. *TR
Complaint 10480752 · Oct 16, 2012 · 30,000 miles

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