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Porsche BoxsterModel year report

2000 Porsche Boxster Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Porsche Boxster (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Porsche Boxster. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seat belts (1) and suspension (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 197 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The engine spontaneously caught on fire while driving between the gas station and my home. The distance was no more than five miles and the speed was no more than 45mph.”

NHTSA complaint #10575692, filed 2014-03, 50,000 miles

Seat belts: “The shoulder guide for the safety belt is cracked on both the driver and passenger sides. This guide would be weight bearing in any accident. The cracks compromise the integrity of the safety belt constraint. Because these cracks are on both sides of the vehicle, it should be investigated to protect riders from a quality control issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10124939, filed 2005-06, 49,000 miles

Suspension: “The front right of the car collapsed while driving on freeway. The front axile/suspension was broken resulting in total separation of the front right wheel from the car. The police report confirms that the accident was caused possibly by metal fatigue. The accident caused the total loss of the car & substantial injuries to the driver. A likely design defect from Porsche.”

NHTSA complaint #736626, filed 2000-11

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 50,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2567%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20002200520122014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Porsche Boxster version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Boxster RWD2.7L 6-cyl5-speed manual172520$4,100
Boxster RWD2.7L 6-cyl5-speed automatic162318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Porsche Boxster → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 197 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 197 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche Boxster

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013107,1841—25—Not enough data
2006522,0000—20—Not enough data
20051638,0480—21—Stable
20031219,0002—21—Not enough data
20021037,6002—20—Not enough data
20011353,2082—20—Not enough data
2000549,0001—20—Not enough data
19992850,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19983249,1001—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19972256,0003—20—Stable

All Porsche Boxster model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Porsche Boxster have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Porsche Boxster as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Porsche Boxster is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seat belts with 1.

Has the 2000 Porsche Boxster been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Porsche Boxster get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Porsche Boxster (Boxster, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Porsche Boxster reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 50,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.