1999 Porsche Boxster
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
16 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
While at the car wash the consumer attempted to pull out of the facility and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who found that the engine had seized. The vehicle was out of warranty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-03
Vehicle idles too low on stop with air conditioner on and clutch in causing car to shake and almost stall. Nlm
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-07-30
When coming to a stop while air cinditioning is on, vehicle shutters. The dealer has been notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-25
Air bags
7 of 28 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Show complaint excerpts
I have had a reoccuring airbag light coming on, the dealer has had it on 5 occasions, and the previous owner had it to two different dealers ons 4 occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-06
Electrical system
3 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
Seat belts
3 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing warning light/devices and buckle assembly.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 28 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-07-15Power train03V004000 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…
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…
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
Remedy: 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.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Porsche Boxster — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V004000 · Power train
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Porsche Boxster reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Porsche Boxster?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Porsche Boxster have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.