- The problem
- Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Porsche Boxster Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Porsche Boxster with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the headlights. For comparison, the 1999 has 28 and the 2001 has 13.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Boxster year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Porsche Boxster problems
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2000 Porsche Boxster recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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5 complaints about the 2000 Porsche Boxster
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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. *Tr
Engine made strange noises. Took the vehicle to a mechanic that specialized in porsche. Diagnosis was intermediate shaft bearing failure. *Tr
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
Porsche Boxster: every year compared
All Boxster years2000 Porsche Boxster vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 5 | 3 | D | |
| 2000 Porsche 911 | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Porsche 911SC | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Porsche Boxster
Does the 2000 Porsche Boxster have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Porsche Boxster: headlights (May 2009); exterior lighting (April 2009); automatic transmission (January 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Porsche Boxster?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), seats & seat belts (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Porsche Boxster had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 8, 2000 and the latest on March 30, 2014. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Porsche Boxster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Porsche Boxster year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Porsche Boxster years have the most complaints?
1998 (32), 1999 (28), 1997 (22). See every Porsche Boxster year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Porsche Boxster has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data