Model year

2000 Porsche Boxster

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 5 complaints for the 2000 Porsche Boxster (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 3 complaints under BOXSTER S. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (2), SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE (1), SUSPENSION:FRONT (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,100–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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Recalls

03V004000 · Jan 23, 2003

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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…

Complaints

5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. ENGINE2
  2. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
  3. SUSPENSION:FRONT1
  4. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR1

Other NHTSA names

These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.

Other matched NHTSA names
Name Recalls Complaints
BOXSTER S 1 3

Investigations

No investigations are matched to this name.

Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
Boxster · 2.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline162318——$4,550
Boxster · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline172520——$4,100
Boxster S · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline152217——$4,850
Boxster S · 3.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline162318——$4,550

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Check a vehicle

This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Porsche Boxster at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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