2006 Porsche Boxster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boxster years
- Not enough data 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Porsche Boxster. That ranks 9th out of 14 Boxster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 81,254 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2 | 40% | 81,254 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 81,254 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 81,254 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Porsche Boxster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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.
Car has 65,000 miles when water-pump failed catastrophically (pump drive shaft sheared) while driving causing breakdown. Needed to be towed to repair facility. 1. Water Pump failed - shaft connecting pully system to impeller sheared in half. Part is available for inspection. 65,000 miles on the…
I purchased the 2006 boxster in july 2010 from a private party, and soon afterward, started to experience intermittent abs/psm system failure warning lights. The original porsche warranty was due to expire in january, 2011. I took the car to flemington porsche in flemington n.j. Three times in…
Driving on freeway at about 70 mph and intermediate shaft failed. Created dangerous situation as engine started billowing smoke, obscuring traffic causing many cars to swerve dangerously and had stop abruptly. Car towed to repair shop empire autohaus, inc. Where problem was diagnosed. Owned car for…
I awoke one saturday morning after it had been raining all night to find my spoiler up (which is only supposed to go up at 75 mph), my car windows down and my rear lights on. When i attempted to move the vehicle and shut the windows, nothing worked. The car ran okay, as far as i could tell, but the…
Dt*: the contact stated each time the engine was started or while driving various speeds, the airbag light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined while the airbag light was illuminated, the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. Also, the dealer determined the…
Other Porsche Boxster years
← 2005 Boxster · 2012 Boxster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Boxster | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Boxster | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 Boxster | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 Boxster | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Boxster | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 Boxster | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Boxster | 12 | 2 |
| 2002 Boxster | 10 | 2 |
| 2001 Boxster | 13 | 2 |
| 2000 Boxster | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 Boxster | 28 | 1 |
| 1998 Boxster | 32 | 1 |
| 1997 Boxster | 22 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche Boxster?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Porsche Boxster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Porsche Boxster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Boxster model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.