2005 Porsche Boxster recalls and problems

The 2005 Porsche Boxster has 0 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2005 Porsche Boxster
Photo: 2005 Porsche Boxster by hugh llewelyn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 11 Boxster model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
16complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
38,048median 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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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

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

Complaints by year filed

2006: 3 complaints20062008: 2 complaints20082011: 5 complaints201152012: 1 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142016: 1 complaints20162020: 1 complaints20202023: 1 complaints20231

2005 vs. other Porsche Boxster years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Porsche Boxster have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Porsche Boxster. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Porsche Boxster?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (11), power train (3), air bags (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.