2003 Porsche Boxster S Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Porsche Boxster S, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had many problems with a 2003 Boxster S I purchased in may 2003 from mckenna Porsche in norwalk, ca. Some of the major problems in the last 2 years include: 1) condensation in oil filler area; 2) oil leaks in 2 locations; 3) worn drive belt; 4) clutch causing grinding noise; 5) iginition switch & key didn't work; air conditioning unit didn't cool; 6) stereo system didn't work. Mckenna has repaired/replaced all items to date except the clutch. Mckenna advised clucth problem is my responsibility due to wear and cost is $1700. The vehilce has 19000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128917, filed 2005-07, 60 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2003 Porsche Boxster S
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Porsche Boxster S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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