Is the 2006 Porsche Boxster reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Porsche Boxster has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ENGINE (2 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2006 Porsche Boxster?

Top reported problems: ENGINE (2 complaints, avg 81,254 mi); AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (1 complaints, avg 3,800 mi); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints, avg 17,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2006 Porsche Boxster Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Porsche Boxster.

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Worst 2006 Porsche Boxster Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:81,254 mi

#21 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Avg mileage:3,800 mi

#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:17,000 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Porsche Boxster.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
ENGINE	2	—	—	81,254 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	1	—	—	3,800 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1	—	—	17,000 mi
POWER TRAIN	1	—	—	81,254 mi
SERVICE BRAKES	1	—	—	27,000 mi
STEERING	1	—	—	81,254 mi

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