2001 Porsche Boxster Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Porsche Boxster, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 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.
“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“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 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 11026342Dec 5, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069BY & 9J0877069CY. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
- 11026379Nov 21, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. part numbers 9Y0839015, 9Y0839016, 9Y0839016A, 9Y0839015A, 9Y0839015B, 9Y0839016B. Vehicles affected are cars that…
- 11023948Sep 8, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal for a roof console - part numbers 992501031H, 992501032H, 992501033AB, and 992501033AC. The vehicles affected are cars that use any of the…
- 11022991Aug 23, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the roof console. 95C959551AETM0, 95C959551ABTM0, 95C959551ACTM0, 95C959551ADTM0. The vehicles affected are cars that use the…
- 11022913Aug 15, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The affected cars are cars that use part numbers 971839016B, 971839015D, 971839015B, 971839016D, 971839016C…
- 11021337Jul 1, 2025Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the stowage compartment for Mobile. The vehicles affected are cars that use part number PAD035507
- 11020136Jun 3, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the 2k pane adhesive. Vehicles affected are cars that use part number 00004330535
- 11018799May 29, 2025Instructions on advanced technical information for all models - Updated Primer Substance and Application Guidelines For Glass Installation/ Windshield and Glass Roof
- 11018791May 28, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the 2k pane adhesive. The vehicles affected are cars that use part number 00004330535
- 11018065Apr 30, 2025Special tools and equipment information for model logo templates available for rent. The affected vehicles are cars that are listed in the attached PDF.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Porsche Boxster
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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