2001 Porsche Boxster Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,698miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Porsche Boxster, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,698 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.
“1.earlier date fixed wireharness/drained parts at local bmw repairman garage resolved 2. Later in city,turning in motion car suddenly stall/powerloss of brakes,clutchsticky,hear timing odd,steering difficult had towed to Porsche dealer . …”
NHTSA complaint #11281649, filed 2019-11, 81,195 miles“The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. The window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. The suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it sounds like the car is going to split in half, the suspension makes a very loud metal cracking noises as if it is separating from the vehicle while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10041488, filed 2003-10, 200 miles“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) failure due to premature degradation of plastic wiring harness connectors for ABS wheel speed sensors located in each wheel well. ABS warning light illuminated alerting to the disabling of the system. Issue confirmed by independent repair facility. Dealer was engaged, but denied coverage due to vehicle being out of warranty and no recalls initiated.”
NHTSA complaint #11539625, filed 2023-08“There are thousands of complaints/postings appearing on the Internet, including fixes, (many of which may be equally dangerous) whereby the vehicle's central locking mechanism fails, making it impossible for passengers to egress through either door or window. The locking mechanism on the driver's side door has a cheap part that is known to commonly fail. When it does, neither the driver nor passenger door may be opened from either inside or outside of the vehicle. The central locking system is tied in with the door lock, and the windows may sometimes also fail when the lock mechanism fails. …”
NHTSA complaint #11445767, filed 2021-12“There was evidence of electrical faulting within the dashboard and the fire originated within the vehicle where there is evidence of electrical faulting within the dashboard sufficient to ignite the wiring insulation and immediate combustibles into open flame.”
NHTSA complaint #763676, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 11026337Nov 7, 2025Technical information on WSJ0 – Update to Software Network VR28.13 (Workshop Campaign)
- 11026334Nov 6, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage connector. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number PAC915161(High-voltage connector)
- 11026333Nov 6, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage battery. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number 0Z3915913BN (High-voltage Battery)
- 11026332Nov 6, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage battery. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number 0Z3915913BN (High-voltage Battery)
- 11024163Sep 30, 2025Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - Warning Sign (1EA010505). The vehicles affected use the part number mentioned.
- 11024144Sep 23, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage battery - 0Z3915913BN. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part number mentioned
- 11024133Sep 17, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the control unit for battery monitoring. Part numbers related are PAC915234, PAC915234A, PAC915234B, PAC915234C, PAC915234D. The…
- 11022931Aug 22, 2025Special tools and equipment information for VAS 6292 Spec Update 2025.0.2 (VAS 6292/9 & VAS 6292/10 Required). All vehicles affected.
- 11022826Aug 7, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage battery - 9J1915590M and 9J1915589M. The vehicles are not listed, but the affected cars are ones that use the…
- 11022615Aug 1, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving all the part numbers below. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers in the PDF. 9Y0919620E, 9Y1919599H…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Porsche Boxster
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Porsche Boxster
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.
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