Model year guide

2005 Porsche boxster s

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Porsche boxster s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2005 Porsche boxster s — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2005 Porsche boxster s at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined19–20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Porsche boxster s recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 Porsche boxster s.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Porsche boxster s MPG & running costs

Combined19–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,225
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Porsche boxster s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,125
Fuel only$21,125
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Porsche boxster s trims & engines on record

Trims
S
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl 258 hp

2005 Porsche boxster s vehicles on record

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2005 Porsche boxster s — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Porsche boxster s have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2005 Porsche boxster s. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Porsche boxster s get?

The 2005 Porsche boxster s has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.