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.
The worst 2000 Porsche Boxster problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Certain 2-door convertible passenger vehicles equipped with the tiptronic (automatic) transmission may have been produced with an incorrectly adjusted key-lock-cable down to the shift selector. If the key-lock-cable is not adjusted correctly, it is possible that the ignition key will snag upon being removed fro the ignition lock or the slector lever can be shifted from position "p" with the ignition key removed and the locking button operated.
- Risk
- If the selector lever is then shifted from position "p" to position "r, n or d" with the vehicle parked, and if the parking brake is not on, the vheicle will not be secured from inadvertenly rolling away, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the cable adjustment and, regardless of the results of this inspection, the key-lock-cable must also be adjusted. Owner notification began july 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.
Recall number 03V004000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Porsche Boxster 207
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting
- Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator
- Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade
- Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021
- Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017
- Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera
- Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016
- Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015
- Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048
- Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop
2000 Porsche Boxster fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16-17 | 23-25 | 18-20 |
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 22-23 | 17-18 |
What 2000 Porsche Boxster owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine made strange noises. Took the vehicle to a mechanic that specialized in porsche. Diagnosis was intermediate shaft bearing failure.
The shoulder "guide" for the safety belt is cracked on both the driver and passenger sides. This guide would be weight bearing in any accident. The cracks compromise the integrity of the safety belt constraint. Because these cracks are on both sides of the vehicle, it should be investigated to protect riders from a quality control issue.
The front right of the car collapsed while driving on freeway. The front axile/suspension was broken resulting in total separation of the front right wheel from the car. The police report confirms that the accident "was caused possibly by metal fatigue." the accident caused the total loss of the car & substantial injuries to the driver. A likely design defect from porsche.
The rear window of the vehicle began to haze and become difficult to safely see through it using rear view mirror. Yh
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Questions about the 2000 Porsche Boxster
Is the 2000 Porsche Boxster reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Porsche Boxster, fewer than a typical Boxster model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Porsche Boxster?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Porsche Boxster have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What year does the Porsche Boxster have bad engine?
The Porsche Boxster model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (16 complaints) and 2005 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Porsche Boxster get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Porsche Boxster range from 17 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.7L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16-17 city and 23-25 highway.
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