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2000 Porsche Boxster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Boxster.

Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2000 Porsche Boxster, equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission and returning an EPA-estimated 16 city, 23 highway, and 18 combined mpg, is a vehicle whose owner feedback predominantly highlights the engine as its primary trouble spot. Despite this focus on the engine, the 2000 model carries just 5 total owner complaints and 2 recalls—a dramatic drop from the 34 complaints that made 1998 the most problematic year in the model's 1997-2024 history. This positions the 2000 Boxster near the lowest end of the complaint spectrum alongside the 1-complaint year of 2008, meaning researchers can approach this specific iteration as a comparatively stable point in the lineage rather than a reliability liability.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 0PB115499A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0PB115499A alt 99610722560
Engine air filter99611013104
Fuel filter99611025301
Spark plug99917020791
Battery9A7915105
Front wiper blades99662890111
Serpentine belt99610215168 alt 99610215167
Thermostat99610612554 alt 99610632651
Cabin air filter99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase95.3 in
Curb weight2778 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)46/54

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Boxster of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.2–6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2000 S Convertible
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2000S Convertible 3.2L F-65.20 sec13.80 sec250 hpRWD
2000S Convertible 3.2L F-65.30 sec13.90 sec250 hpRWD
2000S Convertible 3.2L F-65.50 sec13.90 sec250 hpRWD
2000S Convertible 3.2L F-65.80 sec14.30 sec250 hpRWD
2000Convertible 2.7L F-66.20 sec14.90 sec217 hpRWD
2001S Convertible 3.2L F-65.30 sec13.90 sec250 hpRWD
2001S Convertible 3.2L F-65.39 sec13.93 sec250 hpRWD
2001Convertible 2.7L F-66.60 sec14.66 sec217 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.063 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.87 lbs
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity6.59 oz

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi.

At 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Universal Vehicle Operation (read dtcs)
Every 30,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 90,000 miFinal Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Boxster sits at a notable low point in complaints within the early generation: with only 5 complaints, it is a sharp drop from the 28–34 complaints seen in 1997–1999, and it remains below the 11–19 complaints of 2001–2003. Recalls also moderate to two, down from five in 1997 but still present, while the 219 TSBs are relatively modest compared to the 360+ figures that appear from 2002 onward. The data does not specify root causes for the two engine complaints or the single fire complaint, so these should be investigated individually. Overall, the 2000 model year represents a temporary improvement in reported issues within the first-generation Boxster’s complaint arc, but it is not immune to the two recalls and the elevated TSB count that characterize the generation. This is a reasonable year to buy if you verify that the two recalls have been performed and inspect the engine and seat belt systems, but it is not a standout compared to later, more refined years.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
219
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Engine2
Seat Belts1
Suspension1
Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

03V004000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 23/01/2003

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. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS… 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…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 219 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
No. D7042024-11-25Unknown Or OtherParts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The…
No. D7032024-11-16EngineParts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles…
No. 24162024-11-13Unknown Or OtherSpecial tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all…
PIWIS2402h2024-11-11Unknown Or OtherInformation on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all…
PIWIS2402g2024-11-08Unknown Or OtherInformation on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 0PB115499AEngine air filter 99611013104Fuel filter 99611025301Spark plug 99917020791

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2000 Boxster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Boxster get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.