2008 Porsche Boxster (987) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boxster (987) years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Porsche Boxster (987). That ranks 5th out of 6 Boxster (987) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 26,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Porsche Boxster (987) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
Engine failure with cause determined to be connecting rod bolt failure, subsequently leading to damage to nearly all internal engine components
Other Porsche Boxster (987) years
← 2007 Boxster (987) · 2009 Boxster (987) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Boxster (987) | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Boxster (987) | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Porsche Boxster (987)?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Porsche Boxster (987)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.