2002 Porsche Boxster Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Porsche Boxster, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Ims engine failure. Known issues with Porsche. Porsche Boxster 49,500 miles. Place car in reveres, engine seized. Replacement of engine necessary. $8000- $15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10395201, filed 2011-04, 49,500 miles“I was driving at low speeds in town, and the car stalled with the check engine light flashing. The car was towed to a local dealer (Porsche of lansing) who indicated that the timing chain broke (prematurely, as the car only has 37600mi). The car was in repair for 7 weeks, at a cost of $7700. The day after the repair was finished, the car made a loud ticking noise and then a v. Loud snapping sound from the engine. The dealer indicated that the timing chain slipped causing catastrophic engine damage. This time, the dealer has agreed to replace the engine with a new (remanufactured) unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185369, filed 2007-03, 37,600 miles“On two occasions and on two separate vehicle engine camshaft failed while driving. Dealer and manufacturer were aware of problem. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8015092, filed 2002-07Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Porsche Boxster
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Porsche Boxster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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