2004 Porsche Boxster recalls and problems

The 2004 Porsche Boxster has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2004 Porsche Boxster
Photo: 2004 Porsche Boxster by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2004 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 11 Boxster model years — 8th most.

1recalls
4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
32,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Aug 30, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V656000 · 222,858 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine3
Fuel System1
Steering1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009: 1 complaints200912011: 1 complaints20112012: 1 complaints20122026: 1 complaints20261

2004 vs. other Porsche Boxster years

2000: 5 complaints20002001: 13 complaints20012002: 10 complaints20022003: 12 complaints20032004: 4 complaints20042005: 16 complaints2005162006: 5 complaints20062012: 1 complaints20122013: 10 complaints20132014: 2 complaints20142015: 3 complaints20153

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Porsche Boxster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Porsche Boxster, the latest from Aug 30, 2022 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Porsche Boxster?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (3), fuel system (1), steering (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.