2005 Porsche Boxster S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boxster S years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Porsche Boxster S. That ranks 4th out of 10 Boxster S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 44,614 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 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 44,614 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Porsche Boxster S recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Porsche Boxster S.
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.
While pulling away from a stop light in light city traffic, engine suddenly had reduced power output immediately followed by loud sounds of loose metal parts through out the engine compartment. Upon inspection by a porsche specialist, he determined that the engine had suffered intermediate shaft…
Other Porsche Boxster S years
← 2004 Boxster S · 2011 Boxster S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Boxster S | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 Boxster S | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Boxster S | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Boxster S | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Porsche Boxster S?
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 2005 Porsche Boxster S?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.