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US recalls (1)
Power train: automatic transmission
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Powertrain
2003-01-21 · campaign 2003-009 · 415 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with a Tiptronic transmission. The automatic transmission lever cable may be incorrectly adjusted. It may be possible to shift the transmission out of park after the ignition key has been removed from the ignition. Correction: Dealer will adjust cable.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Porsche Boxster (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 10).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Porsche Boxster version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Boxster 2.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Boxster 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Boxster S 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Boxster S 3.2 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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