2000 Porsche Boxster S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boxster S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Porsche Boxster S. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Boxster S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Porsche Boxster S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 55,545 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Porsche Boxster S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Certain 2-door convertible passenger vehicles equipped with the tiptronic (automatic) transmission may have been produced with an incorrectly adjusted key-lock-cable down to the shift selector. If the key-lock-cable is not adjusted correctly, it is possible that the ignition key will snag upon being removed fro the ignition lock or the slector lever can be shifted from position "p" with the ignition key removed and the locking button operated.
Risk: If the selector lever is then shifted from position "p" to position "r, n or d" with the vehicle parked, and if the parking brake is not on, the vheicle will not be secured from inadvertenly rolling away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the cable adjustment and, regardless of the results of this inspection, the key-lock-cable must also be adjusted. Owner notification began july 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
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.
I was interested in purchasing a 2000 porsche boxster s. I took the car to a porsche dealer to have a pre purchase inspection performed and was notified by the dealership that the 53,000 mile car actually had a factory replacement engine installed for unknown reason. I contacted the dealership that…
Ignition lock failure - 2000 boxster s. Dealer mechanic advised that problem is serious and common. Will always lead to stranded motorist. Problem so common mechanic requested quote for 'nuked ignition lock' from service writer. Service writer replies $450 without having to look it up and also…
1997 porsche had a recall for defective ignition switch. My 2000 porsche boxster has the same defect. Dealers claim that they have had to replace many this year. Manufacturer did not resolve the concern. Porsche customer service told me to take my complaint to nhtsa. *jb
Other Porsche Boxster S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Boxster S | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Boxster S | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 Boxster S | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Boxster S | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Porsche Boxster S?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Porsche Boxster S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Porsche Boxster S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Boxster S model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.