2009 Porsche Boxster (987) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boxster (987) years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Porsche Boxster (987). That is the most of any Boxster (987) model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 30,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Porsche Boxster (987) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
TIRES ARE 235/40 R18 REAR TIRES. This is the second set of these tires that have worn out after about 3500 city/highway road miles. No racing, no drifting, no tire spinning on launch. Porsche dealer replaced both sets as part of CPO process; now I need a third set. Current mileage on the car is…
Vehicle stuck in neutral after few seconds stop at stop sign in cross street. Was able to drive into hotel parking lot a few feet away and vehicle was towed home. Missed first repair appointment but rescheduled for 11/20/2014. 11/13/2014-vehicle now will not stay on when key is turned, will try a…
Vehicle (manual transmission) stuck in first gear while entering cross street. Very dangerous situation. I managed to avoid an accident, but it was a close call. The 6 speed manual transmission is unable to shift out of first gear. *tr
Other Porsche Boxster (987) years
← 2008 Boxster (987) · 2010 Boxster (987) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Boxster (987) | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Boxster (987) | 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 2009 Porsche Boxster (987)?
Owners most often report power train, tires, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Porsche Boxster (987)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.