Most common 2002 Porsche Boxster S problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche Boxster S complaints by model year
Best Boxster S years: 2002, 2001. Compare all years →
2002 Porsche Boxster S recalls (2)
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022.
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.
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.
2002 Porsche Boxster S engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Porsche Boxster S a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2002 Boxster S rates few complaints: 45% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Boxster S at the same age. It is one of the best Boxster S years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Porsche Boxster S?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about power window devices and controls. Next is the electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Porsche Boxster S have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2002 Porsche Boxster S, the most recent from August 30, 2022 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche Boxster S?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002 and 2001. See the full Porsche Boxster S years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.