Complaints
35
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Porsche Boxster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:50,911 mi
#24 complaints
Airbags
#34 complaints
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Porsche Boxster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | 50,911 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,911
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Porsche Boxster — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Porsche Boxster reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Porsche Boxster has 35 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Porsche Boxster?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (6 complaints, avg 50,911 mi); Airbags (4 complaints); Engine & Cooling (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Porsche Boxster?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,911 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Porsche Boxster?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Porsche Boxster include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Porsche Boxster have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Porsche Boxster as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Porsche Boxster?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Porsche Boxster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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