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2005 Porsche Boxster recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2005 Porsche Boxster
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component19
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 53 |
| Engine | 3 | 16 |
| Power train | 3 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 11 |
| Air bags | 2 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 5 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“Foam insulation blows out of windshield defroster vents. It is much worse when heat and fan are turned on.”
- Engine
“While I was driving on a city street at about 30 mph, my 2005 boxster started making a rattling noise, then completely died in the middle of an intersection on a city street without any prior warning.”
- Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 porsche boxster. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle because the ignition key was locked inside the ignition.”
Other Porsche Boxster model years
- 20050 recalls19 complaints
- 20041 recall4 complaints
- 20032 recalls19 complaints
- 20022 recalls11 complaints
- 20012 recalls15 complaints
All years: 2017 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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2005 Porsche Boxster recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Porsche Boxster have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2005 Porsche Boxster. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Porsche Boxster?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (53%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Porsche Boxster?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.
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