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Porsche Boxster: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakePorsche
ClassTwo-seater
Model years (US)2000–2020
New registrations (EU)2000–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2017–20202.0 L, 4 cyl6-speed manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2017–20202.0 L, 4 cyl7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2017–20202.5 L, 4 cyl6-speed manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2017–20202.5 L, 4 cyl7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2005–2008, 2013–20162.7 L, 6 cyl6-speed manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2013–20162.7 L, 6 cyl7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2007–20163.4 L, 6 cyl6-speed manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2013–20163.4 L, 6 cyl7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
20163.8 L, 6 cyl6-speed manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2009–20122.9 L, 6 cyl6-speed manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2009–20122.9 L, 6 cyl7-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2009–20123.4 L, 6 cyl7-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
+5 more configurations

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2017–20202.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive9.8–10.7 L/100 km11.2–11.8 L/100 km8.4–9.0 L/100 km
2017–20202.0 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive9.4–10.2 L/100 km10.7–11.2 L/100 km8.1–8.7 L/100 km
2017–20202.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive10.7–11.2 L/100 km11.8–12.4 L/100 km9.0–9.8 L/100 km
2017–20202.5 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive9.8–10.7 L/100 km11.2–12.4 L/100 km8.4–9.4 L/100 km
2005–2008, 2013–20162.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive9.8–11.2 L/100 km11.8–13.1 L/100 km8.1–9.0 L/100 km
2013–20162.7 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive9.4 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km7.6 L/100 km
2007–20163.4 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive10.7–11.2 L/100 km11.8–13.1 L/100 km8.7–9.0 L/100 km
2013–20163.4 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive9.4–9.8 L/100 km11.2 L/100 km7.8–8.1 L/100 km
20163.8 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive11.8 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km9.8 L/100 km
2009–20122.9 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive10.7 L/100 km12.4 L/100 km8.7–9.0 L/100 km
2009–20122.9 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive9.8–10.2 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km
2009–20123.4 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive10.2 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km
+5 more configurations

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

EU type-approval data

YearsPowertrainEnginePowerMassCO₂
2012–2016Petrol2706 cm³195 kW (265 PS)1385–1435 kg180–192 g/km (NEDC)
2012–2016Petrol3436 cm³232 kW (315 PS)1395–1445 kg188–206 g/km (NEDC)
2014–2016Petrol3436 cm³243 kW (330 PS)1450 kg190 g/km (NEDC)
2015–2016Petrol3800 cm³276 kW (375 PS)1390 kg230 g/km (NEDC)
2011–2012Petrol2893 cm³188 kW (256 PS)1410–1440 kg214–221 g/km (NEDC)
2011Petrol3436 cm³228 kW (310 PS)1430–1455 kg221–230 g/km (NEDC)
2011Petrol3436 cm³235 kW (320 PS)1350–1455 kg221–230 g/km (NEDC)

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classTwo-seater
Model years in EPA data2000–2020
PowertrainsPetrol
Engine displacement2.0–3.8 L
Cylinders4, 6
Transmission typesManual, Automated manual, Automatic
DriveRear-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (premium)
Configurations listed103
Forced inductionTurbocharged (on some versions)
Start-stop systemOn some versions
Powertrains (EU)Petrol
Engine displacement (EU)2,706–3,800 cm³
Power (EU)188–276 kW (256–375 PS)
Mass in running order (EU)1,350–1,455 kg
Wheelbase (EU)2,415–2,475 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2000–2020
New registrations (EU)2000–2025

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Engine and cooling382001, 2003, 2005
Transmission and drivetrain222001, 2003, 2005
Electrical system132001, 2002, 2005
Brakes92001, 2002, 2003
Body and structure82001, 2002, 2013
Airbags82001, 2003, 2005
Suspension72001, 2013, 2015
Tyres62001, 2002, 2003
Visibility and wipers52000, 2001, 2002
Steering52003, 2004, 2006

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2015: 102 complaints, 10 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

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