There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Porsche Boxster, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Porsche Boxster problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Porsche Boxster complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Jun 22, 2021
Car has 65,000 miles when water-pump failed catastrophically (pump drive shaft sheared) while driving causing breakdown. Needed to be towed to repair facility. 1. Water Pump failed - shaft connecting pully system to impeller sheared in half. Part is available for inspection. 65,000 miles on the engine 2. Car stopped running due to overheating and loss of electrical power - I had to stop in the middle of a busy street and wait for a tow . 3. Car was repaired by dealership and I have the damaged part, service reports and invoice. 4. This occurred without warning - while driving at approx 55mph I…
Service Brakes · at 27,000 miles · reported Sep 6, 2020
I purchased the 2006 boxster in july 2010 from a private party, and soon afterward, started to experience intermittent ABS/psm system failure warning lights. The original porsche warranty was due to expire in january, 2011. I took the car to flemington porsche in flemington n.j. Three times in august, 2010, but they were unable to diagnose the source of the problem. The warning lights persisted. The car was taken to knopf porsche in allentown, pa in 2012, and they too, were unable to give a definitive diagnosis, but opined that the warning lights were false positives, and the systems were…
Engine · at 81,254 miles · reported Sep 5, 2013
Driving on freeway at about 70 MPH and intermediate shaft failed. Created dangerous situation as engine started billowing smoke, obscuring traffic causing many cars to swerve dangerously and had stop abruptly. Car towed to repair shop empire autohaus, inc. Where problem was diagnosed. Owned car for three years with zero problems and regular service. Learned that many porsche automobiles with the m96 engine (Up to 25%) with less than 90,000 miles have had same problem and has yet to be addressed by manufacturer.
Electrical System · at 17,000 miles · reported Nov 2, 2012
I awoke one saturday morning after it had been raining all night to find my spoiler up (Which is only supposed to go up at 75 MPH), my car windows down and my rear lights on. When I attempted to move the vehicle and shut the windows, nothing worked. The car ran okay, as far as I could tell, but the alarm started to go off while driving and I ended up having to disable the battery just to stop all of the malfunctions that were happening. There were multiple fault codes on in the on board computer, the convertible top would not go down and many of the internal buttons/switches did not work.…
Air Bags · at 3,800 miles · reported Oct 4, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated each time the engine was started or while driving various speeds, the airbag light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined while the airbag light was illuminated, the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. Also, the dealer determined the front passenger side seat needed to be adjusted forward so the airbag light would not illuminate. After the contact adjusted the seat as instructed by the dealer, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not alerted. Updated 10/31/2006 - the air bag light illuminated although there was a passenger…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Porsche Boxster have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Porsche Boxster as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Porsche Boxster?
Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,000 miles.
Are Porsche recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.