2000 Porsche Boxster Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2000 Porsche Boxster has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Boxster?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Porsche Boxster recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 03V004Jan 23, 200312,234 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Porsche Boxster problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine2
Visibility1
Suspension1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

2014-03-30, Engine
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
2012-10-16, Engine
ENGINE MADE STRANGE NOISES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC THAT SPECIALIZED IN PORSCHE. DIAGNOSIS WAS INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE. *TR
2005-06-10, Seat Belts
THE SHOULDER "GUIDE" FOR THE SAFETY BELT IS CRACKED ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THIS GUIDE WOULD BE WEIGHT BEARING IN ANY ACCIDENT. THE CRACKS COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE SAFETY BELT CONSTRAINT. BECAUSE THESE CRACKS ARE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED TO PROTECT RIDERS FROM A QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE.
2000-11-27, Suspension
THE FRONT RIGHT OF THE CAR COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. THE FRONT AXILE/SUSPENSION WAS BROKEN RESULTING IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FROM THE CAR. THE POLICE REPORT CONFIRMS THAT THE ACCIDENT "WAS CAUSED POSSIBLY BY METAL FATIGUE." THE ACCIDENT CAUSED THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE CAR & SUBSTANTIAL INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. A LIKELY DESIGN DEFECT FROM PORSCHE.
2000-08-07, Visibility
THE REAR WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAZE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO SAFELY SEE THROUGH IT USING REAR VIEW MIRROR. YH

2000 Porsche Boxster questions

Does the 2000 Porsche Boxster have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Porsche Boxster: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Porsche Boxster?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Visibility (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Porsche Boxster has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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