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Major Problems with Porsche Boxster - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Porsche Boxster model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Boxster. Older Boxster vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Porsche Boxster Problems

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2003 Porsche Boxster June 27, 2006 Victims: 1 Mileage: 18000 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20-25 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own causing the contact to lose control which resulted an accident. there were no problems with the vehicle prior to this incident. there were no lights illuminated on the dash. the vehicle finally hit a curb causing extensive damage to the vehicle. the driver was injured, but hasn't gone to the hospital. there was a police report filed. the air bags also did not deploy.

FRAME AND MEMBERS
1999 Porsche Boxster April 23, 1999 Victims: 1

Potential fatality / severe injury - roll bar is located too far forward and does not have adequate padding for drivers over 5' 10" tall. a relatively minor accident can easily become a fatality as a taller driver's head will impact the roll bar instead of the headrest. a retrofit providing additional padding is necessary. *ak

FRONT
2000 Porsche Boxster October 8, 2000 Victims: 1

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.

What is the most common problem with Porsche Boxster?

Overall the worst problem with Porsche Boxster relates to ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Boxster years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13 ENGINE 12 ENGINE 12 POWER TRAIN 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 AIR BAGS 7 GASOLINE 6 SERVICE BRAKES 5 BODY 4 STEERING 3 FRONTAL 3 TIRES 3 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 2 FRONT 2 SIDEWALL 2 FRAME AND MEMBERS 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 VISIBILITY 1 WINDSHIELD 1 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 EQUIPMENT 1 STRUCTURE 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 SUSPENSION 1 SEAT BELTS 1 FRONT 1 WIRING 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 DRIVELINE 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1 MECHANICAL 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 WHEELS 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 SEATS 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 ANCHORAGE 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 LABELS 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1
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