2000 Porsche Boxster Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Porsche Boxster, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011572Nov 17, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A
- 11008666Sep 30, 2024Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche A40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles.
- 11008441Sep 3, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the engine oil (00004321093)
- 11005776Jul 22, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal for the seal ring - 0PB115625A
- 11005763Jul 16, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the rear muffler/high pressure pump
- 11002853Jun 14, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal for spoiler matt black/drive unit
- 10109328Sep 6, 2012Concerns: Ignition coil with Part Nos. 997.602.104.00 and 997.602.107.00 Information: Procedure for replacing faulty ignition coils. Cracks in the ignition coil housing (Figure…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Porsche Boxster
← All problems reported for the 2000 Porsche Boxster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology