2005 Porsche Boxster Base
WP0CA29825U711925
Vehicle history report for the 2005 Porsche Boxster Base (VIN WP0CA29825U711925). Silver, convertible/cabriolet, 2.7L 6-cyl 225 hp, gasoline. 53,648 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2005 Porsche Boxster.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Porsche Boxster, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 19
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Porsche Boxster.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Foam insulation blows out of windshield defroster vents. It is much worse when heat and fan are turned on. The windshield does not properly defrost and passengers are deluged with particulates and large chunks of black foam. This is a hazard to both breathing and visibility. Porsche is aware of the problem. Dealer says owners view as too expensive to fi…
NHTSA ODI #11510582ENGINE
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 30 MPH, MY 2005 BOXSTER STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE, THEN COMPLETELY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. AT THE SAME TIME, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, WH…
NHTSA ODI #11307839POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE IGNITION KEY WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED A CABLE ADJUSTMENT WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE KEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELA…
NHTSA ODI #10907121ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
FALSE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT CAUSED INITIAL DISTRACTION FOLLOWED BY FALSE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.. TRYING TO STEER THE CAR DURING THIS EVENT AND DEAL WITH TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ENTERED INTERSECTION AND WAS HIT (T BONED) ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.. AIRBAGS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THEN DEPLOYED.. NO AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DEP…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10760062EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE, VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SUGGES…
NHTSA ODI #10598063POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
PULLING AWAY FROM A GREEN LIGHT IN TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE STARTED TO UPSHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR MUCH SOONER THAN NORMAL AND THE CAR FELT DOWN ON POWER. THE ENGINE SOUNDED AS THOUGH IT WAS RUNNING ON FEWER THAN NORMAL CYLINDERS. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY & HAD IT TOWED TO A PORSCHE SPECIALIST. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS AN IMS (INTERMEDIATE SHAFT) BEARING …
NHTSA ODI #10525254ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
THIS IS A VERY WELL KNOW IMS FAILURE ISSUE WITH PORSCHE BOXSTER WHICH CERTAINLY CALLS FOR A RECALL FROM PORSCHE. MY 2005 ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR 20K JUST BECAUSE OF THE VERY OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW PORSCHE HAS IN ITS M96 ENGINES. I AM PRETTY SURE THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS IN PAST BUT NOBODY HAS EVER HEEDED TO IT. I SINCERELY RE…
NHTSA ODI #10448412ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT IN LIGHT CITY TRAFFIC, ENGINE SUDDENLY HAD REDUCED POWER OUTPUT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY LOUD SOUNDS OF LOOSE METAL PARTS THROUGH OUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION BY A PORSCHE SPECIALIST, HE DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HAD SUFFERED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FAILURE WHICH CAUSED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE BY ALLOWING TH…
NHTSA ODI #10423382+ 11 more complaints on record.
