2005 Porsche Boxster (987) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boxster (987) years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987). That ranks 2nd out of 6 Boxster (987) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Porsche Boxster (987) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Porsche Boxster (987) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
False air bag malfunction warning light caused initial distraction followed by false steering wheel air bag deployment.. Trying to steer the car during this event and deal with traffic, vehicle entered intersection and was hit (t boned) on the passenger side by another vehicle.. Airbags on the…
Vehicle was 2005 porsche boxster. Car engine self-destructed while driving highway at 70 mph. Cause was failure of intermediary shaft bearing at 29,000 miles as determined by engine dissembly. Car had been properly maintained and serviced by porsche facilities for its life. Intermediary shaft…
Other Porsche Boxster (987) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Boxster (987) | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Boxster (987) | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Boxster (987) | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987)?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Boxster (987) model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.